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The SAT and ACT generally cover the same topics. Both ACT and SAT scores are used for college admissions decisions and awarding merit-based scholarships. Most colleges do not prefer one test over the other.  \nCompare the ACT and SAT tests  \n􀁸 ACT includes a Science section  \n􀁸 SAT includes one SAT Math Section on which you may not use a calculator  \nSAT ACT  \n\n|  |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Why Take It | Colleges use SAT scores for admissionsand merit-based scholarships.\u003Cbr>Colleges use ACT scores for admissionsand merit-based scholarships. |\n|  |  |\n| Test Structure | 􀁸 Reading\u003Cbr>􀁸 Writing & Language\u003Cbr>􀁸 Math\u003Cbr>􀁸 Essay (Optional)\u003Cbr>􀁸 English\u003Cbr>􀁸 Math\u003Cbr>􀁸 Reading\u003Cbr>􀁸 Science Reasoning\u003Cbr>Essay (Optional) |\n|  |  |\n| Length | 􀁸 3 hours (without essay)\u003Cbr>􀁸 3 hours, 50 minutes (with essay)\u003Cbr>􀁸 2 hours, 55 minutes (without essay)\u003Cbr>􀁸 3 hours, 40 minutes (with essay) |\n|  |  |\n| Reading | 5 reading passages 4 reading passages |\n| Science | None 1 science section testing your critical\u003Cbr>thinking skills (not your specific science knowledge) |\n|  |  |\n| Math | Covers:\u003Cbr>􀁸\u003Cbr>􀁸\u003Cbr>􀁸\u003Cbr>Arithmetic Algebra I & II\u003Cbr>Geometry, Trigonometry and Data Analysis\u003Cbr>Covers:\u003Cbr>􀁸\u003Cbr>􀁸\u003Cbr>􀁸\u003Cbr>Arithmetic Algebra I & II\u003Cbr>Geometry, Trigonometry, and Probability & Statistics |\n| Calculator Policy | Some math questions don't allow you to use a calculator.\u003Cbr>You can use a calculator on all math questions. |\n|  |  |\n| Essays | Optional. The essay will test your comprehension of a source text.\u003Cbr>Optional. The essay will test how well you evaluate and analyze complex issues. |\n\nHow It's Scored  \nScored on a scale of 400–1600  \nScored on a scale of 1–36  \nSAT vs ACT: Which Test is Right for You?􀀁  \n\n|  | SAT | ACT |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| When You Should Register | At least six weeks before the test date | At least four weeks before the test date |\n| For More Information | Educational Testing Service (ETS)\u003Cbr>(609) 771-7600\u003Cbr>[www.ets.org](www.ets.org)\u003Cbr>The College\u003Cbr>Board [www.collegeboard.com](www.collegeboard.com) | ACT\u003Cbr>(319) 337-1000 [www.act.org](www.act.org) |\n\nSAT Test Dates for 2018-2019  \n\n| 2018-19 SAT Test Date Registration Date Late Fee Required** |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Saturday, August 25, 2018 | July 27, 2018 | August 7, 2018 |\n| Saturday, October 6, 2018 | September 7, 2018 | September 18, 2018 |\n| Saturday, November 3, 2018 | October 5, 2018 | October 16, 2018 |\n\nSaturday, December 1, 2018 November 2, 2018  \nNovember 19, 2018  \nACT Test Dates for 2018-2019  \n\n| Test Date | Registration Deadline | (Late Fee Required) |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| September 8, 2018** | August 12, 2018 | August 13-26, 2018 |\n| October 27, 2018 | September 28, 2018 | September 29-October 14, 2018 |\n| December 8, 2018 | November 2, 2018 | November 3-19, 2018 |\n| February 9, 2019* | January 11, 2019 | January 12-18, 2019 |\n| April 13, 2019 | March 8, 2019 | March 9-25, 2019 |\n\nJune 8, 2019 May 3, 2019 May 4-20, 2019","cbCaivJ1XBU2GJfG","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivJ1XBU2GJfG","pdf",82753,"English","# Compare the ACT and SAT tests\n## Test structure and sections\n## Length, reading, science, and math\n## Calculator policy and essays\n# How it's scored\n## Scoring scales\n# When you should register\n## Registration timing\n# SAT and ACT test dates (2018-2019)","[{\"question\":\"Do colleges prefer the SAT or ACT?\",\"answer\":\"Most colleges do not prefer one test over the other, and both SAT and ACT scores are used for admissions decisions and awarding merit-based scholarships.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the biggest section difference between the SAT and ACT?\",\"answer\":\"ACT includes a Science section, while the SAT does not. 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