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REASONS TO CHOOSE THE ACT® TEST STEM Readiness English Learner Support The ACT® test is the only admissions The ACT® test is the only college entrance test to measure science skills, including 1 a STEM score to let you know if you are 5 exam that provides support to English ready for a STEM major. learners on national test dates. Scholarships You can use your calculator for the whole math test—we don’t mind Taking the ACT® test can increase your chances of earning new or better ACT lets you use your calculator for the entire math section! That is not true on 2 scholarships. 6 the SAT. You’ve already been studying for Prep for All Learning Styles the ACT for years ACT offers test prep programs with live video lessons, interactive practice The test is designed so by the end of questions, full-length practice tests, 3 your junior year, you’ve likely covered all 7 and on-demand tutorials. the material that you will see on the test. More Opportunity College and Career Planning Many colleges and universities require or The ACT includes an education and consider college entrance scores as part career planning section to help you 4 of a holistic admissions process. 8 plan for life after high school. © 2020 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved. MR018502 Find out more at act.org/student. Comparison of the ACT to the SAT* ACT SAT Accepted at all US colleges Calculator allowed for entire math test Essay is optional No penalty for guessing Free daily practice questions Free comprehensive test practice Test fees waived for eligible students Fee waiver students eligible for college application fee waiver Free score reports All tests 1 hour or less Measures what you learn in high school You have access to English learner supports You get a STEM score Subject scores are balanced 2 hours 55 minutes 3 hours Testing time + 40-minute essay + 50-minute essay (optional) (optional) 4 tests + optional writing 3 tests + optional essay Structure test Longest test 1 hour 1 hour 20 minutes Shortest test 35 minutes 35 minutes Composite 1–36 (writing Composite 400–1600 Score range domain scores: 2–12) (SAT Essay: reported in 3 dimensions, each 2–8) *Based on publicly released SAT information..

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