Ace the SAT
| SAT | ACT | CLT |
|---|---|---|---|
 READING | 6 Passages 5 Question Types 4 Answer Choices 52 Questions 65 Minutes 75 seconds per question | 4 Passages 3 Question Types 5 Answer Choices 40 Questions 35 Minutes 52 seconds per question | 4 Passages 5 Question Types + Analogies 5 Answer Choices 40 Questions 40 Minutes 60 seconds per question |
 WRITING/ENGLISH | Tests Grammar, Style and Analysis 4 Passages 44 Questions 35 Minutes 47 seconds per question | Tests Grammar, Style and Analysis 5 Passages 75 Questions 45 Minutes 36 seconds per question | Tests Grammar, Style and Analysis 5 Passages 40 Questions 35 Minutes 52 seconds per question |
 MATH | Trigonometry, geometry, algebra, contains geometry formula 20 Questions (no calculator) 38 Questions (calculator) | Trigonometry, geometry, analysis, no grid-in questions 60 Questions | Trigonometry, geometry, algebra, basic formulas 40 Questions |
 SCIENCE | NO SCIENCE SECTION | Science questions similar 40 Questions | N/A |
 ESSAY | Analytical response required 50 Minutes | Persuasive writing required 40 Minutes | Literary response required 30 Minutes |
 SCORES | Scores are not averaged | Averaged scores | Scores are not averaged |
 ANNUAL FREQUENCY | Offered 7 times per year | Offered 7 times per year | Offered 5 times per year |
 PERMITTED ATTEMPTS | Unlimited | Limited to 12 Attempts | Unlimited |
 BEST POSSIBLE SCORE | 1600 | 36 | 120 |
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Every college takes either the SAT or the ACT. If a college prefers one over the other, they will convert the score. Conversion Chart
The FACTS...
Why most students bomb the SAT or ACT:
Why the GPA is not the main criteria that colleges use for entrance and scholarships:
Why can’t students finish the test on time:
Students often think there are more than one answer.
Why taking the PSAT is so important:
When do you take the PSAT:
Why colleges won’t think you are dumb for taking the SAT many times:
Where do you start with the SAT:
Reading Overview
Five Types of Question
Four hidden patterns on line citation questions that cause second-guessing:
Math
Important Points
Writing
Essay
The SAT determines:
Where you get to go to college and Who’s going to pay!
Proper
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