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SAT

SAT
(Scholastic Assessment Test)

Purpose

Assesses reasoning and evidence-based reading, writing, and math skills that are important for academic success in college.

Format & Timing

Total time: 3 hours (+ 50 min optional Essay*)

Sections:
1. Reading (65 min; 52 questions)
2. Writing & Language (35 min; 44 questions)
3. Math (No Calculator) (25 min; 20 questions)
4. Math (Calculator) (55 min; 38 questions)
5. Optional Essay (50 min; analyzes a provided passage)

Scoring

Section scores: 200–800 each for Evidence-Based Reading & Writing (EBRW) and Math

Total score: 400–1600

Essay: Reported separately on a 2–8 scale in three dimensions (Reading, Analysis, Writing)

Registration & Cost

Register at: collegeboard.org

Fee: ~$60 (includes one free score report to colleges)*

Dates: Offered seven times/year (e.g. March, May, June, August, October, November, December)

Why It Matters

– Widely accepted by U.S. colleges (and increasingly optional at many schools).

– Emphasizes critical reading and problem-solving with a heavier math focus on algebra, data analysis, and a bit of advanced math.

Dates and Deadlines

SAT, SEP 13, 2025

September 13 SAT

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FRI, SEP 19, 2025

Registration Deadline for October SAT

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TUE, SEP 23, 2025

Late Registration Deadline for October SAT

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FRI, SEP 26, 2025

September SAT Score Release

SAT, OCT 4, 2025

October 4 SAT

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FRI, OCT 17, 2025

October SAT Score Release

Links
College Board – SAT, AP, College Search and Admission Tools
Dates and Deadlines
ACT

ACT
(American College Testing)

Purpose

Measures academic achievement in English, reading, math, and science reasoning, plus an optional writing test.

Format & Timing

Total time: 2 hours 55 min (+ 40 min optional Writing)

Sections (all multiple-choice):
1. English (45 min; 75 questions)
2. Math (60 min; 60 questions)
3. Reading (35 min; 40 questions)
4. Science (35 min; 40 questions)
5. Optional Writing (40 min; one essay prompt)

Scoring

Section scores: 1–36 each for English, Math, Reading, Science

Composite score: Average of the four section scores (1–36)

Writing: Scored 2–12 (reported separately; combines two readers’ scores)

Registration & Cost

Register at: act.org

Fee: ~$63 (no writing) or ~$88 (with writing)

Dates: Offered six times/year (February, April, June, July, September, October, December)

Why It Matters

– Also universally accepted by U.S. colleges (most remain test-optional, but some require).

– Includes a dedicated Science section and tends to have slightly more straightforward math.

Links
Register for the test
Upcoming test dates

General Info

Key Differences at a Glance

Feature

Total Time

SAT

3 hrs (+50 min Essay)

ACT

2 hrs 55 min (+40 min Writing)

Math

2 sections; one no-calculator

1 section; calculator allowed throughout

Science
Section

No separate section

Yes (40 questions)

Reading Passage

5 longer passages

4 shorter passages

Score Scale

400–1600

1–36 Composite

Preparation Tips

1. Start Early: Begin at least 3–6 months before your target test date.

2. Take Practice Tests: Familiarize yourself with timing and question types.

3. Identify Weaknesses: Focus your study on the sections where you lose the most points.

Which Should You Choose?

Try Both: Many students take one, then the other, to see which feels more natural.

Check Your Schools: If you’re targeting programs that favor one test, prioritize that exam.

Test-Optional Policies: Even if you opt not to submit scores, a strong SAT/ACT can still bolster your application.

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