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Contains analytic and problem solving exercises. |\n| Test Content and Scoring | Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Includes 1 Reading section and 1 Writing & Language section.\u003Cbr>Evidence-based reading and writing: edit and improve passages. Scored from\u003Cbr>200—800.\u003Cbr>50% of total score\u003Cbr>Mathematics 2 sections, includes Calculator and No-Calculator sections.\u003Cbr>Numbers & Operations, Arithmetic, Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Data Analysis. Scored from\u003Cbr>200—800.\u003Cbr>50% of total score\u003Cbr>Essay (Optional) Read a passage and write an essay explaining how the author builds an argument to persuade an audience. Scored from 2-8\u003Cbr>More about SAT test scoring: | English Includes Punctuation, Grammar Usage, Sentence Structure. Scored from 1-36. 25% of total score.\u003Cbr>Mathematics Includes Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry. Scored from 1-36. 25% of total score.\u003Cbr>Reading Reading Comprehension based on multiple passages. Scored from 1-36. 25% of total score.\u003Cbr>Science Interpretation, Analysis, Evaluation, Reasoning, and Problem-solving Skills required in the Natural Sciences. Scored from 1-36. 25% of total score.\u003Cbr>Essay (Optional) Planning and writing a short essay. Scored from 2-12 |\n|  | SAT composite: the sum of your Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Mathematics scores, out of 1600. The optional essay is not factored into your composite score. | More about ACT test scoring:\u003Cbr>ACT composite: the average of the 4 sections from 1-36. The optional essay is not factored into your composite score. |\n| Test Style Differences | 􀁺 Mostly multiple choice\u003Cbr>􀁺 More difficult as test progresses\u003Cbr>􀁺 Emphasis on vocabulary\u003Cbr>􀁺 No calculator for 1 math section\u003Cbr>􀁺 SAT does not have a Science Section, while ACT does | 􀁺 All multiple choice\u003Cbr>􀁺 Difficulty remains even throughout test\u003Cbr>􀁺 Emphasis on punctuation and grammar\u003Cbr>􀁺 All math sections have calculator use\u003Cbr>􀁺 ACT has Science Section, SAT does not |\n| Method of Scoring | Scores based on number of right answers.\u003Cbr>No penalty for guessing. | Scores based on number of right answers.\u003Cbr>No penalty for guessing |\n| Average Scores | 500 for each section is considered average. | 17 – 23 is considered average for each section. |\n| Subject Test (optional) | Separate set of 1 hour tests in: Literature, US History, World History, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Language (Chinese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Latin, Japanese, Korean) . Please note that only some colleges require SAT Subject Tests. | There are no ACT Subject Tests. Some colleges will use ACT scores to fulfill the subject test requirement. |\n\nLast Revised 5.13.2019  \n602-261-8847 (TTY 602-254-8205) [phoenixpubliclibrary.org/collegedepot](phoenixpubliclibrary.org/collegedepot)  \nAdmissions 􀁺 Financial Aid 􀁺 Scholarships  \n2019-2020 ACT Test Dates  \n\n| Test Date | Registration Deadline |\n| --- | --- |\n| June 8, 2019 | May 3, 2019 |\n| July 13, 2019* | June 14, 2019 |\n| September 14, 2019 | August 16, 2019 |\n| October 26, 2019 | September 27, 2019 |\n| December 14, 2019 | November 8, 2019 |\n| February 8, 2020 | January 10, 2020 |\n| April 4, 2020 | February 29, 2020 |\n| June 13, 2020 | May 8, 2020 |\n| July 18, 2020 | June 19, 2020 |\n\n* No test centers are scheduled in New York for the February and July test dates To register online visit: [www.act.org](www.act.org)  \n[Registration Questions:](Registration Questions:) (319) 337-1270  \n2","cbCaihY89bsXHOIV","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihY89bsXHOIV","pdf",907165,"English","# Admissions 􀁺 Financial Aid 􀁺 Scholarships\n## SAT vs ACT comparison\n## 2019-2020 ACT test dates and deadlines\n## 2019-2020 SAT and Subject Tests dates and deadlines","[{\"question\":\"What are the main differences in test content and scoring between the SAT and the ACT?\",\"answer\":\"The SAT includes Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Mathematics, scored 200–800 per section, plus an optional essay. 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