SAT vs. ACT Real Truth

SAT vs. ACT Real Truth with Jean Burk Podcast #48 Which test should your take, the SAT or the ACT? What is the real truth? Learn how to ace the SAT – since colleges are ranked nationally based upon the student’s SAT scores. 85% of colleges give money based on test on like the SAT … the only fair way a college can compare students is through the standardized test. Show Notes: SAT vs. ACT: Real Truth * Recurring patterns * Follow the same patterns, rules, and profiles to make it standardized * Component that is common to everyone. Anyone can answer * Same grading system that applies to everyone Biggest Myth about ACT – * ACT is knowledge based –not true * SAT is reasoning – not true Difference and similarities * Both used for college entrance * Both used for college money * Every college takes either one * SAT – 3 hours opt. essay reading/writing/math in some form – geometry formulas not on ACT – ESSAY - analytical –given a high quality published piece of work, write an essay based on the given work. * ACT – 3.5 hours – reading – fewer citations – English – both test grammar, style and reading analysis – math basic, math, geometry – trig (no grid in boxes) – persuasive like (40 minutes) the old SAT – science section –don’t need to know anything about science – combo of reading and basic math * SAT scores are not averaged – ACT scores section is averaged * SAT –unlimited ACT only 12 times * Easy crossover of info – try them both * Free tests online and download SAT or ACT practice tests online * ACT – subtle changes … * Timing to essay 40 * Added sub-scores – * SAT – August SAT * First time, based on bell curve your students can do better on the scoring * Disservice high schools are doing for their students * Don’t bother with the PSAT test – it is very important * Merit Scholarships * PSAT you must sign up in person * How can you SAT if not offered at your high school * collegeboard.org and put in your zip code * ACT.org