The first part of your question asks: can I submit an ACT without the writing portion. This depends on the school. Many require the writing portion, but many do not. You will need to check with the specific schools to which you’re applying. The second part of your...
ACT Scholarships are out there for the taking. Here’s a great article from our friends at The College Transitions Team regarding how to go about getting one: Most people approach endeavors in life, whether we’re talking about Donkey Kong or the SATs/ACT, as...
We have published a decent amount of articles on the merits of the SAT vs ACT, but a sharp distinction hit me today: The ACT doesn’t test vocabulary, while the SAT tests it to no end: Vocabulary shows up on every critical reading section of the SAT for about...
Which Test Should You Take: the SAT vs ACT Just like everyone else, we are not exempt from the struggle to figure out which is easier: the SAT or ACT. There are timing considerations At 3 hours and 45 minutes long, the SAT is longer than the ACT, which is about 3...
Thoughts on the SAT vs ACT, Part 2 The more I consider the SAT vs ACT, the more I find the ACT to be the better test. Two things draw me to this conclusion: 1. Some top schools will take the ACT instead of the SAT and two SAT IIs. That means you could put all the...
People often wonder which of the two main pre-college tests is better for them, SAT vs ACT. The easy answer is: take both and see which one gives you a higher percentage score. There are a couple concerns regarding the time commitment in preparing for two tests, and...
