That’s a great question. Universities accept both exams and don’t care which one you take. Determining which test to take will vary from student to student. We can give students diagnostics on both exams to see which test is better for that particular student. Read our comprehensive article about the ACT vs. the SAT. And check out a comparison of both […]
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Gain 10 to 20 points on the digital SAT from just reading and understanding this post. So let’s say you see these answers choices on the SAT writing section… A) and B) but C) however D) therefore First, you know you are being tested on transition words. That also could mean you are being tested
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The SAT allows more time per question, but SAT reading and math questions can be somewhat more complex than ACT reading and math questions. The questions on SAT writing and ACT English (both sections cover English grammar and writing) are about equal in difficulty. However, some ACT English questions ask about the entire passage, questions
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Here’s how to cancel an SAT score.https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/scores/canceling-scores For the ACT, there is little reason to cancel your test. Instead, as soon as possible, but no later than the Thursday at noon central time after your test, log into the account where you registered for the ACT and remove the names of the universities you listed
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Can Canadians register to take the SAT exam in the United States? Yes. To do so, follow these instructions. The specifics of registration might change, but the main idea is to select the United States as the testing country and to choose a ZIP code just across the border to choose a testing center.
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Students who are learning English — but only those in the United States — will get highly beneficial extra time on the ACT, according to a policy to be introduced in the fall of 2017. Canadians and others learning English outside the United States will be left behind in this new program. Students will have
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School counsellors will have a lot to celebrate on Jan. 1, 2017. College Board has simplified the way counsellors can request accommodations for the SAT. Instead of completing endless forms, school testing coordinators will only need to answer two questions: Is the requested accommodation in the student’s plan? and Has the student used the accommodations
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This article by Scott Jaschik appeared in Inside Higher Ed The average composite ACT was 20.8 among those who graduated from high school in 2016. Average ACT scores dropped 0.2 points in 2016 due to the increasing percentage of high school seniors who have taken the test. Read more…
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The tips below identify examples of various components of the essay. The examples of each component are meant to highlight that particular component; the examples may not go well with the thesis mentioned in the ideas and analysis paragraph below. In an actual essay, make sure all of the components align with your thesis. Remember IDOL.
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Below are breaks for students without disabilities. Contact College Board (SAT) or ACT Inc. (ACT) if you have a disability that grants extra time for the test, or extra break time. When I practice, should I take breaks? Absolutely. Take the full test to get a sense of the timing. Snack and drink only during the breaks
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