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SAT vs ACT Exam Comparison

The SAT and ACT exams contain notable differences in structure, subject and scoring that you'll want to consider prior to enrollment. Discover the in's and out's between these two standardized tests and equip yourself to earn the highest possible score on test day.

Exam Criteria SAT Exam ACT Exam
Test Style Reasoning-based, with emphasis on college and career-readiness Knowledge-based; designed to measure what a student has learned in the classroom
Length and Timing 3 hours + 50 minutes with the essay; Average of 1 minute and 10 seconds per question 3 hours + 35 min with the essay; Average of 50 seconds per question
Overall Structure Reading, Writing, Math (no calculator), Math (with calculator) and an Optional Essay English, Math, Reading, Science and an Optional Essay
Scoring 1600 max, no penalty for wrong answers; only correct answers earn a point 36 max, no penalty for wrong answers; only correct answers earn a point
Math Algebra, Data Analysis, Geometry, Trigonometry; 80% multiple choice and 20% grid-ins; There is a calculator and a no calculator section Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry; All multiple choice; Calculator is allowed for all ACT Math
Reading Five reading passages; Passages are more varied ranging from 9th grade to early college Four reading passages; Passages tend to be 10th to 11th grade level
Science No specific science section; however, science passages and graphs are included in the evidenced-based Reading section Science reasoning section; Predominantly measures reading comprehension and graph/data interpretation
Essay Optional (assuming that the colleges you are applying to do not require it); Evaluating the arguments in the passage Optional (assuming that the colleges you are applying to do not require it); Analyzing three perspectives on an issue and presenting your own
Writing and English There are some questions on tables and graphs connected to the text All of the questions are about the text
Test Dates Offered seven times a year Offered six times a year
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