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[Fatalah]

The SAT isn't necessarily THE standard college exam. Isn't there a second test that's becoming more popular among colleges?

 

[SKluck]

ACT is the de facto test for the midwest. Most people I know didn't even take the SAT here in Michigan.

 

[WedgeX]

Yep it's ACT....I'd be one of those who took the ACT and no SAT.

 

[BobbyRobby]

I never took the ACT. Is it completely objective like the SAT, or is there writing and whatnot in it?

 

[KingGondo]

Nope, no writing. Just four sections IIRC, Reading, English, Math, and Science. You get a score out of 36 for each section, and these are composited together. To give you some idea, a 1310 SAT is about a 30 ACT.

 

[Loki]

I never took the ACT. Is it completely objective like the SAT, or is there writing and whatnot in it?

Actually, iirc, the SAT will be moving to a new format within the next few years that features a writing sample or two.

 

[AstroLad]

I took the ACT, SAT, and a couple SAT II's many moons ago. The standardized test people gave me a free hug for my accomplishments.

 

[kgHavok23]

ACT is easier than the SAT imo, not by a whole lot, but the additional english sections and stuff help balance out my math scores. I took the SAT but didnt send it to schools