Do you know that the SAT is not the only standardized test offered for college admissions? The ACT is also accepted at almost all colleges across the country!
Some ACT facts:
-The ACT is an achievement test, measuring what a student has learned in school. The SAT is more of an aptitude test, testing reasoning and verbal abilities.
-The ACT has up to 5 components: English, Mathematics, Reading, Science, and an optional Writing Test.
-The SAT has only 3 components: Critical Reasoning, Mathematics, and a required Writing Test.
-The College Board introduced a new version of the SAT in 2005, with a mandatory writing test. ACT continues to offer its well-established test, plus an optional writing test. You take the ACT Writing Test only if required by the college(s) you're applying to.
-The SAT has a correction for guessing. That is, they take off for wrong answers. The ACT is scored based on the number of correct answers with no penalty for guessing.
-The ACT has an Interest Inventory that allows students to evaluate their interests in various career options.
Explore the website www.actstudent.org for some more information on the ACT. I strongly suggest taking it in addition to the SAT! Fee waivers are available!
-Ms. Miller
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