SAT & ACT
what ARE the SAT and ACT?
what ARE the SAT and ACT?
The SAT and ACT tests attempt to measure college readiness and predict future academic success, and they do so in very different ways:
The ACT test measures what a student already knows. It covers material that the student should have learned during high school.
The SAT test is used more as a predictor of what a student is capable of learning. It deals with material that the student may NOT have learned in high school.
For this reason, some students do better on the ACT test—especially if they tend to struggle with standardized tests—and other students do better on the SAT test. Most colleges accept either test score, so many students take both exams to improve their chances of being admitted.
University of California and California State Universities DO NOT require the SAT or ACT. If you are applying to private or out-of-state schools, check their admissions requirements to determine whether you will need to take the SAT or ACT!
University of California and California State Universities DO NOT require the SAT or ACT. If you are applying to private or out-of-state schools, check their admissions requirements to determine whether you will need to take the SAT or ACT!
Compare SAT and ACT Tests
Compare SAT and ACT Tests
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