SAT or ACT

April 21, 2007 at 5:37 PM

I have to decide which to do the SAT or the ACT. Maybe someone out there with some experience can help. What I need is the pros and cons. What each is about. That kind of thing. Thanks.

From Richard Hellinger
Posted on April 21, 2007 at 8:35 PM

I plan on taking the SAT. I have heard that the SAT is also easier. But I couldn't tell you from my own experience.... I like the fact that the ACT has an optional written portion..

From Ingrid Popp
Posted on April 22, 2007 at 12:49 AM

Take the ACT, a lot of schools say they'll accept either, but in practice they tend to prefer the ACT. I took the SAT and although I got into college with no problem I think I missed out on a scholarship or two because I didn't have ACT scores.

From Daniel Blomdahl
Posted on April 22, 2007 at 1:30 AM

Thank you so much. I was planning on taking the ACT in my opinion it looks easier but it does go into a lot of topics I might have some problems with, like geometry and trig.

From Hope Paolotto
Posted on April 22, 2007 at 1:33 AM

You really should take both. None of us can decide which one will be easier for you. Take them both and then you will know which one you did better on. If you completely fail one, don't send your scores anywhere. I found the SAT to be much easier than the ACT, however, when I took the SAT, I didn't have to do the newly implemented writing portion.

From Emily Grossman
Posted on April 22, 2007 at 9:15 AM

Yeah, I was wondering why you had to choose between the two. Everyone I hung out with in high school took them both, and most took them more than once! But it's been a while since I was in school so maybe things have changed. I took each one twice and improved both scores, which is usualy the case.

If you are really interested in doing well for your college applications, take them both, and take them twice.

From Sydney M.
Posted on April 22, 2007 at 10:44 PM

Typically, colleges on the coasts accept the SAT and colleges in the midwest look at the ACT.

From Daniel Blomdahl
Posted on April 23, 2007 at 9:40 PM

What about Florida?

From Patricia Baser
Posted on April 25, 2007 at 1:08 AM

Go to the websites of whatever schools you are interested and look at admissions requirements. Or find their toll free number and call and ask.

From Elizabeth R
Posted on April 25, 2007 at 7:43 PM

Simple Answer! TAKE THEM BOTH!! :D

cant lose that way.

and you have the most flexibility.

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