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ACT vs. SAT

Criteria ACT SAT Scoring No negative score for wrong answers Negative score for wrong answers "Tricky" questions Less More Essay Optional (However, most universities require it) Mandatory Science Knowledge Helpful Not needed Highest Level of Math Algebra II & Trigonometry Algebra II Main Focus Reading ability, math, & core academic knowledge

Critical thinking, reasoning, and strategy

Vocabulary Important Very important Order of questions No predictable order of difficulty Arranged from easiest to hardest Type of Questions Relatively straight-forward Trickier -- more emphasis on critical thinking ability Language Emphasis Grammar and Syntax Vocabulary Reading Emphasis Recall and retrieval Inference

 

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