The ACT (American College Testing) is a Paper-based and computer-based standardized test that is required to be taken by applicants who are interested in seeking Undergraduate admissions to colleges in the United States & as well as more than 225 universities outside of the U.S. The ACT test covers four academic skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science reasoning. ACT measures knowledge, understanding and skills that are acquired in school.
The exam lasts for 3 hours and 55 minutes. It comprises 4 sections English, Mathematics, Reading and Science, and one optional Essay section. Final score is an average of 4 sections and is reported on a scale of 1-36.
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ACT VS SAT
| S.NO | ACT | SAT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Why take it | Colleges use Act scores for admission & merit-based scholarship. | Colleges use Sat scores for admission & merit-based scholarship. |
| 2 | Test Structure | English Math Reading Science Reasoning Essay(Optional) |
Reading Writing Language Math Essay(Optional) |
| 3 | Length | 2hrs,55 minutes (without essay) 3hrs,40 minutes (with essay) |
3hrs,55 minutes (without essay) 3hrs,50 minutes (with essay) |
| 4 | Reading | 4reading passages | 5reading passages |
| 5 | Science | Science section testing your critical thinking skills | None |
| 6 | Math | Arithmetic Alegebra1&2 Geometry Trigonometry Probability Statistics |
Arithmetic Alegebra1&2 Geometry Trigonometry Data Analysis |
| 7 | Calculator policy | You can use a calculator on all math question | Some math questions don’t allow you to use a calculator |
| 8 | Essays | Eessay will test how well you evaluate and analyze complex issues. | Essay will test your comprehension of a source text. |
| 9 | How it’s scored | Scored on a scale of 1–36 | Scored on a scale of 400-1600 |
ACT includes a Science section
SAT includes math section which you may not use a calculator
ACS Test Format
1.English: 75 multitptle – choice question In 45 minutes
2.Math: 60 multitptle – choice question In 60 minutes
3.Reading: 40 multitptle – choice question In 35 minutes
4.science: 40 multitptle – choice question In 35 minutes
5.Optional Writing Test: 1 essay 40 minutes (not included in composite score)