How much is the ACT exam out of? SAT?

Question

I want tips does anyone know any good websites to get practice for both of thes test? Does anyone think the Kaplan classes offered for both tests are worth it? If not why? And If yes why?

Thanks a bunch for all those that answer.

Answer 1

ACTis outta 36
SAT is outta 1600
best way to prepare for them is to get SAT or ACT preparation book from ur local B&N and study it. i spent 1000$ on a course my teacher told me about and my scores dropped which like never happens accoring to them but then i studied my self and my scores went up 200 points. so just review basic stuff. The stuff we learn in school is not in SAT. SAT is a critical thinking test while ACT is a school based test. good luck ......
p.s start taking them in 11th grade because you can take em as many times as you want or till you get ur desired score.

Answer 2

Again, I'll start with a disclaimer- I am a Kaplan teacher. With that said...
The magic numbers are 36 and 2400. To see how you'd score, attend a free practice test at your local Kaplan center. If you don't score as well as you want, consider a class. The classes are worth it for the following reasons:

Simply put, enrolling in a Kaplan class will raise your score. Higher scores lead to less stress during the admissions cycle, more choices so you control your life after high school, and scholarships.

To help you learn the Kaplan methods, you'll start with a practice test. This will help you target your studies to only those areas of the SATs that you need help with. The goal is to study smarter and get more points faster. On the first day of class, your teacher will walk you through the basic Kaplan strategies.
The next 7 classes and 3 practice tests will build your knowledge of the relevant content, accustom you to using the Kaplan methods to get to the answers faster and with more accuracy, and increase your stamina.
By test day, you will know exactly what to expect, know several ways of approaching each question, and be confident in your ability to navigate the 3- or 4-hour ordeal.

And if, for some reason, your scores don't rise, we'll give you your money back. Plain and simple.

If you have any other questions, call 1-800-KapTest, ask to be transfered to the San Jose center, and leave a message for me - Lighty.

best of luck!

Answer 3

ACT is out of 36.
The new SAT is out of 2600, because of the added section. However, I've been told that colleges look primarily at the original 1600. Don't quote me on that, though.

The College Board and even Spark Note websites are supposed to have decent if not good practice tests. I'd go with College Board, because they are linked to Kaplan and are the ones who are in charge of grading, administering, etc.

The Kaplan classes are pricey, and can run up quite the bill. Truth be told, I've never taken one of these classes, so I don't know their effectiveness. Personally, however, I'd take to studying on my own, obtaining a practice copy of each test, and even buying one of the Kaplan study guides that they have out there. At the end of the Kaplan study guides, there are some really good sheets that list everything you need to know and even explain them in some form.

Ps. If your school offers this option, I'd take the PSAT test as many times before the actual SAT. I've taken it my freshman, sophomore, and now my Junior year.

Also, there is the PLAN test, which is like the PSAT to the SAT. It's taken the sophomore year of high school. If you're older than that, you can't take it-- sorry.

Answer 4

"Out of" really isn't an appropriate way to describe the maximum scores on the ACT and SAT. While 36 is the highest standard score you can receive on the ACT and 800 is the highest score on any given section of the SAT, that's not the number of "points" on the test. You can get a "perfect score" on either test without having a perfect paper. The score simply reflects how you did in comparison with others who took the test.

Answer 5

I took the ACT in 7th grade and we just did some computer activites on the information that would be on it. I'd never seen half the stuff on the test and i still got a 19. The best you can get is a 36, but only geniuses get that. Good Luck!

Answer 6

-act is out of 36

-the sat is out of 2400, the regular 1600=math+verbal

-but 800=writing which i doesnt always count but colleges look at it...by not counting you can still say your score out of 1600 and leave out that 800

i heard the kaplan classes are worth it because they help you improve so you may want to take it first and then take the class so you can improve and get into better colleges and get scholarships!!!!

but if you can study on your own it may save you money but i have heard the classes are really successful= )

Answer 7

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Answer 8

i've got no longer yet! I even have Regent tests! they are going to be my first regent tests ever... (i'm freshman too) I take them a week after college is over.. So like 5 weeks or something..