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Listed below are the two types of exams required by colleges. All colleges and universities will accept either test. There are some slight differences between the tests that may make it more advantageous to take one over the other. Typically in the Midwest most students take the ACT exam, so it is often easier to find test prep options for this test. In a public school the ACT is a part of the Prairie State Exams taken during the school day, but private school students need to take the tests on the nationally scheduled test dates which fall on Saturdays. Registration is done directly through each test company. Contact information is listed at the bottom of the chart.  \n\n| Test Length | 3 hours, 25 minutes\u003Cbr>(including the 30-minute optional Writing Test) | 3 hours, 45 minutes |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Test Structure | 4 Test Sections (5 with the optional Writing Test):\u003Cbr>English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing (Optional),\u003Cbr>Experimental Test (sometimes added and clearly labeled) | 3 Sections: Critical Reading, Math, Writing (including the Essay) |\n| » Reading | Reading Comprehension—4 passages with 10 questions per passage | Reading Comprehension—short and long passages with questions Sentence Completion |\n| » Math | Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, algebra II, and trigonometry | Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and algebra II |\n| » Science | Analysis, interpretation, evaluation, basic content, and problem solving | Science not included |\n| » Essay | Last thing you do (optional): 30 minutes\u003Cbr>Not included in composite score | First thing you do: 25 minutes Factored into overall score |\n| Scoring | Composite score of 1–36, based on average of scores from 4 tests\u003Cbr>-4 scores of 1–36 for each test\u003Cbr>-Plus optional Writing Test Score of 0–12 | Total score out of 600–2400, based on adding scores from 3 subjects\u003Cbr>3 scores of 200–800 for each subject\u003Cbr>Score of 0–12 for the Essay |\n| Wrong Answer Penalty | No penalty for wrong answers. | ¼ point subtracted for each wrong answer.\u003Cbr>(except for Math Grid-In questions) |\n| Test Contact Information OUR CEEB CODE: 140-176 | ACT, Inc.\u003Cbr>1-319-337-1000\u003Cbr>[actstudent.org](actstudent.org) | The College Board\u003Cbr>1-866-756-7346\u003Cbr>[collegeboard.com](collegeboard.com) |\n\nACT  \nSAT  \n\n| SCORE\u003Cbr>COMPARIS\u003Cbr>ON CHART |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| ACT | SAT |\n| 36 | 2400 |\n| 35 | 2340 |\n| 34 | 2260 |\n| 33 | 2190 |\n| 32 | 2130 |\n| 31 | 2040 |\n| 30 | 1980 |\n| 29 | 1920 |\n| 28 | 1860 |\n| 27 | 1820 |\n| 26 | 1760 |\n| 25 | 1700 |\n| 24 | 1650 |\n| 23 | 1590 |\n| 22 | 1530 |\n| 21 | 1500 |\n| 20 | 1410 |\n| 19 | 1350 |\n| 18 | 1290 |\n| 17 | 1210 |\n| 16 | 1140 |\n| 15 | 1060 |\n| 14 | 1000 |\n| 13 | 900 |\n\nNational Average ACT 20.9 SAT 1511  \nWhen to take it ?  \nSpring of Junior Year allows time to retake before applications are due  \nWhere to take it ?  \nThe ACT will be given at ACS during the April and June test dates,  \notherwise local public high schools  \nHow to Prepare?  \nPractice! Private tutoring companies such as Kaplan and Huntington, Online practice exams, Paper and pencil practice tests, various practice test books","cbCaihtEWu0jy9zJ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihtEWu0jy9zJ","pdf",164857,"English","# ACT vs SAT Overview\n## Test Length and Structure\n## Reading, Math, Science, and Writing Differences\n## Scoring and Wrong-Answer Penalties\n## Contact Information and CEEB Code\n## Score Comparison Chart\n## When, Where, and How to Prepare","[{\"question\":\"What are the main structural differences between the ACT and the SAT?\",\"answer\":\"The ACT includes four sections (English, Math, Reading, Science) with an optional Writing section, while the SAT has three sections: Critical Reading, Math, and Writing (including the Essay).\"},{\"question\":\"How do scoring and the wrong-answer penalty differ between the two tests?\",\"answer\":\"The ACT uses a composite score from 1–36 plus an optional Writing score of 0–12, and has no penalty for wrong answers. 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