ACT
SAT
Test Structure
Knowleadge
scores
100

What is optional for an ACT?

An optional essay 

100

What is one of the sections on the SAT?

Math or Evidence-Based Reading and Writing.

100

How many sections are in the SAT?

There are 2 sections

100

Which test is preferred by colleges?

Neither is preferred

100

What is LSU's score requirement?

1140

200

What does ACT stand for?

American College Test

200

What does SAT stand for?

Scholastic Aptitude test 


200

How much time is offered for the ACT's optional essay?

40 minutes

200

True or False

You start at the maximum grade and it adjusts for every wrong answer.

False, you do not get penalized for a wrong answers and score is based off of every right answer.

200

What is Harvard's ACT score requirement?

Its between 32 and 35

300

How many possible points can u get on a ACT?

1-36 points

300

True or False

Each section of the SAT has it's own scoring

True, each section in the SAT has a minimum of 200 points, and a maximum of 800.

300

Which test has a section on science reasoning?

The A.C.T

300

Which test allows for calculators on one section of the math segment?

The S.A.T

300

True or False

Does the University of California require SAT OR ACT scores?

False UC does not require these scores

400

What are one of the 4 genres found in the ACT passages?

Prose Fiction/Literary Narrative, Social Science, Humanities, or Natural Science.

400

What are the possible points you could get on an SAT?

400-1600 points 


400

True or False

There are 2 modules in the SAT reading section.

True

400

Which test is considered a reasoning test?

The S.A.T

400

What is the score required for the University of Miami?

1400

500

About how long is the ACT?

2 hours and 55 minutes, without essay

or

3 hours and 35 minutes, with essay

500

How long is the SAT?

3hours - 3hours and 55minutes

500

How many reading passages are on the reading section of the ACT?

4 reading passa​​​​ges
500

Which test has a larger focus on geometry in the math section?

The A.C.T

500

What is Purdue required SAT scores? 

1120-1400