ACT vs SAT ???

Question

What does the ACT test cover and how does it differ from SAT?

Answer 1

definitely the ACT if you're strong in math and don't want to memorize vocab.

the essay portion of the ACT is also optional, and does not count towards your final grade even if you do decide to take it

however, there is a science section of the ACT which tests your analytical abilities.

Answer 2

The SAT is an aptitude test while the ACT is an achievement test. Basically, this means that the SAT measures your reasoning skills. They claim that you don't need any prior knowledge you might have learned in school (although you do need a pretty strong background in math and grammar), b/c the test just sees how well you can think through things. The ACT measures achievement, which means it tests how much you learned in high school. That's why it has a science section. Beyond that, the differences are:
Science on the ACT
Required essay on the SAT (optional on ACT)
SAT out of 2400, ACT out of 36
The SAT lets you mix and match scores, the ACT takes a composite.

Different students find one or the other easier, so I would recommened taking practice tests of both to see which one you are familiar with.

Answer 3

The ACT has a science section, the SAT does not.
The SAT requires an essay in the writing section, the ACT does not.
They both have reading, English, and math sections.
The ACT is scored out of 36, the SAT out of 2400 (800 per section)

Answer 4

i 4got whats covered in ACT but i know that it's much much easier than the SAT. I lucked up and made a 1200 on SAT.