SAT
The SAT is a globally recognized college admission test that lets you show colleges what you know and how well you can apply that knowledge. It tests your knowledge of reading, writing and math — subjects that are taught in secondary school classrooms. Most colleges utilize the SAT to make admission decisions.
Taking the SAT is the initial step in finding the right university for you — the place where you can further create your skills and seek your passions. At the same time SAT scores are only one of numerous variables that schools consider when they make choices. According to the universities, the blend of secondary school scores and SAT scores is the best predictor of your academic success in college.
Every SAT incorporates the accompanying three scored areas - components that are viewed as essential for success in university:
The SAT is taken 6 times a year in India, in October, November, December, January, May and June.To register, please visit www.collegeboard.org
| Sections | Mathematics Section | Critical Reading Section | Writing Section |
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| Time | 70 Minutes | 70 Minutes | 60 Minutes |
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| Total Marks | 800 | 800 | 800 |
ACT
The ACT test is made up of four individual test, each of which is designed to measure academic achievement in a major area: English, Math, Reading and Natural Science.ACT has pulled ahead for the first time in USA: 1,666,017 students took the ACT in 2012; 1,664,479 took the SAT.
The ACT is taken 6 times a year in India, in September, October, December, February, April and June. To register, please visit www.actstudent.org
| Sections | English | Math | Reading | Science Reasoning |
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| Time | 45 Minutes , 75 Questions | 60 Minutes , 60 Questions | 35 Minutes , 40 Questions | 35 Minutes , 40 Questions |
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SAT Vs ACT
SAT is designed as an aptitude test whereas the ACT is an academic achievement test, which is meant to test what you have learnt in school. The following table shows the difference between SAT and ACT.
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| Length | 3 hours, 25 min (with optional Writing Test) | 3 hours 45 minutes |
| Structure | 4 Sections (English, Math, Reading, Science) plus an optional Writing Test | 3 hours 45 minutes |
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| Wrong Answer Penalty | No penalty for wrong answers | Wrong answer penalty |
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| Reading | Reading Comprehension | Reading Comprehension Sentence Completion |
| Vocabulary | Less Intensive | Very Intensive |
| Writing Test | Optional | Required |
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| Science Reasoning Section | Extremely Basic Level(Secondary School) | Not Applicable |
References: edukraft.in
