Ultimate SAT and ACT Resource Guide

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Ultimate SAT and ACT Resource Guide

Looking for information on the SAT or ACT?

Official Registration Websites

General Information and Prep Resources
These comprehensive sites offer information on the ACT, PSAT, SAT & SAT Subject tests such as interpreting scores, ways to prep for the tests, test content, question types, and additional aids.

ACT vs. the SAT
What is the SAT?

  • A globally recognized college admissions exam
  • Tests knowledge of reading, math, and writing
  • Most colleges use the SAT in admission decisions   

Source:  http://sat.collegeboard.org/about-tests/sat

What is the ACT?

  • National college admissions test
  • Consists of 4 subject areas:  Math, English, Science, Reading plus 30 minute Writing test
  • Takes around 3 hours and 30 minutes to complete

Source:  http://www.actstudent.org/faq/what.html

Advice on Choosing Between the ACT and SAT

Wikihow: How to Choose Between the Two Tests - Advice on how to choose which admissions test to take.

SAT Sections

Critical Reading

How to Prep for the SAT Critical Reading Section:

Math
How to prep for the SAT Math section:

Writing

How to Prep for the SAT Writing Section:

SAT Subject Test Information
Additional subject tests that you may need to take in order to apply to some universities. Check with the colleges you’re applying to and see if these tests are an application requirement.

How to Prep for a SAT Subject Test:

Free SAT Prep

ACT Sections

English

How to Prep for the ACT English Section:

Math

How to Prep for the ACT Math Section:

Reading

How to Prep for the ACT Reading Section:

Science

How to Prep for the ACT Science Section:

Writing
How to Prep for the ACT Writing Section:

Additional ACT Prep Help

Helpful SAT and ACT Resource