Which is better, ACT or SAT? Which one is highly recognized?

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When applying to U.S. universities, you'll find that most schools accept both SAT and ACT scores. So for applying for qualifications, both exams are fine. But the problem is that the ACT is only 36 out of 3, while the SAT is 2400 out of 10.

In contrast, the SAT is a more accurate reflection of a student's level. For example, it is normal for two people to score 33 on the ACT, and one can take the SAT 2250 and the other can only take the 2100 test. Therefore, a student who submits SAT scores can more clearly reflect his level to the school.

ACT has test centers in several major cities in China, but SAT1 and SAT2 do not have test centers in China. I want to go to Hong Kong to take the test. In terms of difficulty, the ACT is easier than the SAT (I took both, but I didn't take the ACT).

The recognition is exactly the same, maybe you are psychological, the Ivy League also recognizes the act, the specific difference can be referred to:

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First of all, there is no test center in the mainland for either SAT1 or SAT2, and the test is generally taken in Hong Kong. ACT has a test point.

There are two types of ACT, one with composition and one without composition. SAT1 must be an essay, and SAT2 is a three-subject test from mathematics, physics and chemistry, biology, history, etc.

SAT recognition is higher.

ACT is simple.

It is recommended to take the SAT

Actually, the SAT is more recognizable and easier than the ACT, so I think you should take the SAT.

There is no SAT test center in Chinese mainland, you must go to HK to take the test, and good schools require SAT2 scores, this has a test center in the mainland.

First of all, the ACT is very difficult to take. The average Chinese candidate can't finish watching it, let alone doing it.

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The SAT recognition is relatively high, and it is relatively easy for Chinese to take the test. If you want to apply to the school, you can do both, but it is best to have both SAT and SAT subject, and it is recommended that you still take the essay test, because Ivy League schools must look at your essay.

The ACT is for students who are not very good at the foundation, go to the United States or the SAT, a test to prove your strength.

In addition to basic language scores, many of the top 50 colleges and universities in the U.S. require applicants to provide ACT or new SAT scores. Therefore, students who want to study abroad had better understand the difference between the ACT test and the SAT test first.

1.Exams are designed differently.

The new SAT tests students' reasoning and language skills, while the ACT focuses more on what students learn in school.

2.The exam sections are different.

3.The content of the exam is different.

Mathematics 9th Grade Geometry & Algebra, ACT contains trigonometry, and triple geometry problems.

The short essays involved in the ACT exam are in four areas: prose**, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences.

4.Exam times are different.

A very noticeable difference between the new SAT and the ACT is the amount of time it takes to answer each question, and SAT single questions will take longer.

5.The scoring method is different.

The total score of the new SAT test is the total score of the Reading and Math sections, which is worth 1600 points. The total score on the ACT exam is the average of the four sections, with a maximum score of 36.

6.The frequency of the exam varies.

The new SAT test will be held seven times a year in January, March, May and June, October, November and December. The ACT exam is held only six times a year, in September, October, December, February, April, and June.

7.The writing section is different.

The writing section of the ACT requires test takers to state their own opinions, while the new SAT requires test takers to analyze the opinions of others.

8.The exam is done differently.

Chinese candidates for the ACT can register for the ACT at their local ACT test center after completing their registration for the relevant pre-university program.

The new SAT does not have a test room in Chinese mainland, and candidates can only take the test in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Japan, or the United States.

First of all, it is important to make it clear that there is no deviation in the recognition of ACT and SAT scores by American universities, but there are many differences between the two tests, which are listed below

Vocabulary of SAT ACT

From a vocabulary perspective, the SAT requires a higher vocabulary than the ACT, and the ACT does not have fill-in-the-blank questions that specifically examine words, but usually gives hints around the words, i.e., context. In other words, the ACT test focuses more on the context in which the word is located rather than the meaning of the word itself, so it is more suitable for students who do not like to memorize words mechanically.

Mathematics section of SAT ACT

Both the ACT and the SAT place a strong emphasis on algebra, however, the ACT also tests things like matrices and logarithms, so if you're good at all of these, you might get a good score by switching to the ACT.

SAT ACT

The SAT Reading section is the opening battle of the entire SAT test, which has a lot of background knowledge that candidates need to know in advance, while the ACT Reading mainly examines students' speed reading skills and positioning ability.

In general, the ACT focuses on the mastery of high school knowledge, while the SAT measures academic development and thinking expansion ability. Therefore, if you have a high level of knowledge in middle and high school, and you don't get the ideal score on the SAT, you might as well take the ACT and sprint again.

At the same time, there is no need to worry about the timing of the re-test, because since the computer-based ACT test reform in September 2018, you can receive your results in two days at the earliest, so you don't have to wait anxiously for the results, and you can immediately use your ACT scores to knock on the door of Dream School.

ACT (American College Test) and SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) are both known as the "American College Entrance Examination", which are not only one of the admission requirements of American universities, but also one of the main bases for universities to issue scholarships, and are the test standards for students' comprehensive ability. All U.S. universities accept ACT or SAT test scores. Generally speaking, there is not much difference between ACT and SAT scores in American universities, and they are tests of the same level.

In terms of difficulty, the ACT is much easier than the SAT for Chinese students, and the results can better reflect the advantages and potential learning ability of Chinese students in mathematics and science. For Chinese students, the ACT test is more conducive to Chinese students to obtain high scores in terms of test content and scoring criteria.

From the perspective of examination training, the ACT training and examination center in Chinese mainland is strictly assessed and authorized by the American Educational Testing Board, generally only one city is authorized, and has a unified standard and teaching system to guide and help students to make sufficient preparations in academics, mentality and independent learning ability before going abroad, so as to ensure the success of students studying abroad; However, none of the domestic training courses engaged in SAT teaching have been authorized, and there are generally many in one city and there is no unified teaching and measurement standard.

Both the ACT and SAT are college entrance exams in the United States.

The test location is different for both exams, but both have Hong Kong.

The scores of both are recognized by American universities, but the difficulty of the SAT is higher than that of the ACT, and the scores of the two can also be converted.

The SAT is harder.

The SAT and ACT are similar in difficulty, but the ACT has a science section, while the SAT does not, and the SAT may be easier for students who are partial to liberal arts and business; The science part of the ACT requires candidates to have strong logical thinking, and test takers generally report that ACT math is more difficult than SAT math.

In addition, in terms of time and question allocation, ACT questions are shorter than those on the SAT, but they require a fast answering speed, requiring 215 questions to be answered in 55 minutes in 2 hours. Whereas, the SAT requires candidates to answer 154 questions within 3 hours. The SAT is harder.

Unlike the SAT, the ACT is more like a subject test, emphasizing more on the candidate's mastery of course knowledge, as well as the candidate's ability to think independently and make judgments. In terms of difficulty, the ACT test is easier than the SAT, especially for Chinese candidates, who may be more likely to get a relatively satisfactory score in the short term.

There are 7 states in the United States that require students to take the ACT, they are: Illinois, Colorado, Michigan, Kentucky, Wyoming, Tennessee, Maine. For the Cinnagram SAT, there is no state requirement that it must be taken.

SAT, also known as the "American College Entrance Exam".

It is a standardized and written test for high school graduates sponsored by the College Board. Its results are an important academic reference index for high school graduates from all over the world to apply for admission qualifications and scholarships to U.S. higher education institutions.

ACT is known as the "American College Entrance Examination", as a test standard for students' comprehensive ability, which is not only one of the admission requirements of American universities, but also one of the main bases for universities to issue scholarships. This test is recognized by many American universities, but it is mostly in the central and western regions.

Difference Between ACT and SAT:

1. The ACT and SAT test designs are different. The SAT tests reasoning and language skills, while the ACT focuses more on what a student learns in school. Hence the saying:

"Good students" are good at taking the ACT, while "students who can take exams" are good at taking the SAT.

2. The ACT and SAT tests contain different sections. The SAT consists of three sections: Grammar, Mathematics, and Optional Writing.

If you take the ACT or SAT, you can choose not to take the writing section if you are applying to a college that does not require a writing score.

3. The content of the ACT and SAT tests is different. Math for the SAT contains only geometry and algebra II up to grade 9, while the ACT contains trigonometry for geometry. The SAT does not have a science section, while the ACT contains science, although the science section of the ACT is only a test to read charts, comprehend experiments and scientific discussions, and not to test your knowledge of physics, chemistry, and biology.

As far as reading is concerned, the SAT's reading emphasizes sentence completion, reading comprehension, and analysis of long versus short passages, while the ACT tests the reading of four short passages.

The four short essays are in the four areas of prose**, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences. The writing section of the SAT requires a short essay and questions about grammar and word choice, while the writing section of the ACT focuses on grammar.

4. The ACT and SAT tests are scored differently. The overall SAT score is the sum of the first two sections (grammar and math) and is a maximum score of 1600. Each section of the ACT exam is scored on a scale of 1 to 36, and the overall score is the average of the four sections out of a maximum score of 36.

The ACT is more of a subject test than the SAT.

It not only examines students' ability to master knowledge in English, mathematics, reading, science and other subjects, but also examines their ability to think independently and make judgments. In other words, if you are good at mathematics, physics and chemistry, it is easier to get a high score on the ACT.

And, the ACT is a syllabus-based test that covers several aspects of English reading, grammar, math, and science. Whereas, the SAT is an examination based on intelligence.

The difficulty of the test is roughly the same, but due to the good foundation of mathematics, physics and chemistry of Chinese students, it may be easier to get a relatively satisfactory score on the ACT test, and the SAT test uses the method of deducting points for mistakes, which makes some students intimidating. But as long as you have a solid foundation, either way can make you stand out from the crowd of candidates!