SAT/ACT Test Comparisons
Most colleges accept the ACT or SAT when considering applicants. Consult the admissions offices of colleges you wish to attend to get information
about what tests you need to take and the range of scores for current students.  Below is a comparison of the two tests. Consult the
www.collegeboard.com and ACT.org for more information.
Test    
 Test Sections
 Scoring
 Reporting
 Note
SAT
  • Critical Reading     
  • Writing
  • Multiple Choice  
  • Essay
  • Math       
 Scores range from 200-800 per
section. The Scores are added so a
perfect score is now 2400. Beginning
in 2008,  some colleges are
considering the Writing Score. Check
with the admissions office of the
schools you are applying to.      
 The College Board will take the
highest scores achieved from
each section from all tests
taken and combine for this for
your official score. The College
Board now allows students to
choose which test results are
sent to which school.
 There is a ¼ point
penalty for incorrect
answers on the SAT.
ACT
  • Reading
  • English
  • Essay (Optional)
  • Math
  • Science        
 Scores range from 1 to 36 per
section. The overall score is the
average of the 4 sections.  A perfect
score is 36.        
 Your official score is the overall
best score from any ONE test.  
However, you choose which
tests are sent to colleges. Some
schools aggregate best scores
across all tests.
 There is no penalty for
wrong answers on the
ACT.  Students should
answer every question.
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 SAT Test Dates:  Oct 10 Nov 7 Dec 5 Jan 23 May 1 June 5                                          ACT Test Dates: Sep 12 Oct 24 Dec 12 Feb 6 Apr 10 June 12

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