SAT vs.

ACT ACT
Length 3 hours, 25 minutes-including the 30 minute Writing Test (optional) 4 test sections (5 with the Writing Testoptional); English, Math, Reading; Science; Writing English Math, Reading, Science, Writing (optional) 4 Reading Comprehension passages, 10 questions per passage Science (analysis, interpretation, evaluation, basic content, and problem solving) Math accounts for1/4 of overall score Topics: Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry Last thing you do (optional); 30 minutes Not included in composite score Address counterarguments Total Composite score of 1-36 (based on average of 4 tests) No wrong answer penalty ACT, Inc 319-337-1000 www.actstudent.org You decide which score is sent

SAT
3 hours, 45 min 10 Sections: 3 Critical Reading, 3 Math, 3 Writing (including the essay), Experimental (unscored) Critical Reading, Math, Writing (includes an essay), Experimental Section (unscored) Reading comprehension passages and questions, as well as, sentence completion questions Science not included Math accounts for 1/3 of overall score Topics: Arithmetic, Geometry, Algebra, and Algebra II First thing you do: 25 minutes Factored into overall score More abstract topic Pick a side and stick to it Total score out of 2400 3 scores of 200-800 for each section point subtracted per wrong answer (except for Math grid-in questions) The College Board 1-866-756-7346 www.collegeboard.com Your entire score history will be sent automatically

Sections

Areas Tested Reading (ACT)/Critical Reading (SAT) Science

Math

Essay

Scoring Wrong Answer Penalty Test Contact Information Sending Score History