Kaplan: Complete Preparation for the ACT
Prepare for the ACT with Kaplan!!
With SAT tests being booked up months in advance and almost every US university now accepting the ACT, an increasing number of students are opting for the ACT rather than the SAT.
Below is a comparison between the SAT and ACT to help you decide which one is best for you.
| ACT | SAT |
| Test Length | 3 hours, 25 minutes | 3 hours, 45 minutes |
| Test Sections | 5 sections | 10 sections |
| Science Content | Tests science reasoning (analysis, interpretation, problem solving) | Science not included |
| Math Content | 25% of the overall score; includes trigonometry; entirely multiple-choice | 33% of the overall score; no trigonometry questions; includes fill-in questions |
| Essay | Last section - optional | First section - required |
| Scoring | 5 scores of 1-36 per subject area. Composite Score: 1-36 | 3 scores of 200-800 per section. Total: 2400 |
| Guessing | No penalty for wrong guesses | Penalty for wrong guesses |
| Score History | Students decide which score is sent | A student’s entire score history is sent |
| Test Fee | $66.50 | $68.00 |
| Register for the test (Please note students must register themselves for the test) | www.actstudent.org | www.collegeboard.com |
Please look at our individual course offerings and visit the testmakers’ websites to decide which test would be suitable for you.
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