What is the difference between SAT and ACT?
Both the ACT and
the SAT are nationally administered standardized tests that help
colleges evaluate candidates. Most college and universities
accept both. Below is a chart summarizing the differences:
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ACT |
SAT |
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Length
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3 hours, 25 minutes
(including the 30-minute optional Writing Test)
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3 hours, 45 minutes
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Sections
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4 test sections (5 with
the optional Essay, known as the Writing Test)
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10 Sections |
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Areas Tested
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English, Math, Reading,
Science, Writing (optional) |
Critical Reading, Math,
Writing (includes the Essay), Experimental (unscored)
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Reading (ACT) /
Critical Reading (SAT) |
Reading comprehension
passages (vocabulary not tested) |
Reading Comprehension and
Sentence Completion questions (vocabulary tested)
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Science
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Science Reasoning
(analysis, interpretation, evaluation, problem solving)
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Science not included
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Math
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Math accounts for 1/4 of
overall score
Topics Covered:
Algebra, Geometry,
Trigonometry |
Math accounts for 1/3 of
overall score
Topics Covered:
Basic Geometry and
Algebra II |
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Essay
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Last section (optional);
30 minutes
Not included in composite score |
First section;
25 minutes
Included into overall score (1/3) |
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Scoring
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Total composite score of
1-36 (based on average of 4 tests)
4 scores of 1-36 for each test
Additional score of 0-12 for the optional Essay
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Total score out of 2400
3 scores of 200-800 for each section
Essay (0-12) included in the Writing section score
(200-800) |
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Wrong Answer
Penalty
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No penalty |
Yes, 1/4 point per wrong
answer (except for Math Grid-in questions) |
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Sending Scores
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You decide which score to
send |
Your entire score history
will be sent automatically |
PSAT/NMSQT
The Preliminary SATฎ/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying
Test is a standardized test that provides firsthand practice
for the SAT Reasoning Test and gives students a chance to
enter National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC)
scholarship programs.
The PSAT/NMSQT is available for home-schooled students
eligible to attend school in the district and may register
at both high school counseling centers.
Test Information
The PLAN ( Pre- ACT)
and
The PSAT
Tests are administered in the fall.
2008 Dates will be post when they are available.
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Please remember to always
call the testing center to confirm time, place and date.
For more information:
Central High School - (325)659-3400
Lake View High School - (325)659-3500
Angelo State University
General Information (325) 942-2555
Undergraduate Admissions (325) 942-2185
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Exam Schedule for
2007-2008 |
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ACT tentative schedule not confirmed with the school
system yet. |
| Test Date |
Test Center |
Registration Deadline |
(Late
Fee Required) |
| December 8, 2007 |
ASU/ Central |
November 2, 2007 |
November 315, 2007 |
| February 9, 2008** |
ASU/ Central/ Lake View |
January 4, 2008 |
January 518, 2008 |
| April 12, 2008 |
ASU/ Central |
March 7, 2008 |
March 821, 2008 |
| June 14, 2008 |
ASU/ Central/ Lake View |
May 9, 2008 |
May 1023, 2008 |
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SAT tentative schedule not
confirmed with the school system yet. |
Testing Center for SAT - Central High School |
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2007-08
Test Dates |
Test |
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U.S. Registration Deadlines* |
International Registration Deadlines** |
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Regular |
Late
(a fee applies) |
Early
(International only) |
Regular |
| October 6, 2007 |
SAT &
Subject Tests |
September 10, 2007 |
September 14, 2007 |
N/A |
September 10, 2007 |
| November 3, 2007 |
SAT &
Subject Tests |
October 2, 2007 |
October 11, 2007 |
September 12, 2007 |
October 2, 2007 |
| December 1, 2007 |
SAT &
Subject Tests |
October 30, 2007 |
November 8, 2007 |
October 10, 2007 |
October 30, 2007 |
| January 26, 2008 |
SAT &
Subject Tests |
December 26, 2007 |
January 4, 2008 |
December 5, 2007 |
December 26, 2007 |
| March 1, 2008 |
SAT only |
January 29, 2008 |
February 7, 2008 |
N/A |
N/A |
| May 3, 2008 |
SAT &
Subject Tests |
April 1, 2008 |
April 10, 2008 |
March 12, 2008 |
April 1, 2008 |
| June 7, 2008 |
SAT &
Subject Tests |
May 6, 2008 |
May 15, 2008 |
April 16, 2008 |
May 6, 2008 |
http://www.collegeboard.com/ the College Board
administers the SAT exam-a private company |
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