The ACT and the SAT are both meant to test your knowledge of the fundamentals of a high school education. Yet, the writers of the two tests are guided by very different philosophies, and the two exams have different formats and test different subject matter. These differences are significant enough that you might feel much more comfortable taking one test rather than the other. Here are some differences:
- The ACT strives to assess the knowledge you’ve acquired, meaning that the test focuses on subjects and skills taught in high school.
- The SAT tries to assess “innate ability.” It does so using tricky and confusing phrasing to determine your test-taking skills. Such as your performance under pressure and your ability to identify what’s being asked.
You should consider your strengths in comparison with the subjects tested by both tests. Good luck!
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