<p>Does anybody else think that the ACT, particularly the math section, is a lot easier than the SAT? Or am I just crazy? </p>
<p>I always miss a ton of math on my SAT practice tests, but only a few on my ACT practice tests. Weird...does anybody else experience this "phenomenon" ;D</p>
<p>Before taking my ACTs, that's what all my friends have been telling me. But when i actually started taking practice tests and eventually the actual ACT, i didn't do as hot as i had expected to..
I know that SAT math only covers up to basic algebra and geometry (correct me if i'm wrong?) but the ACT includes precalc/trig as well. I guess it just depends on each person?</p>
<p>Are you a good student? If so, then it will be easier for you because you have covered the higher level material and probably have been exposed to tests where time is a major factor. For some people, the SAT is easier. For others, the ACT is easier. You really can't compare the two because they are written so differently.</p>
<p>EDIT: don't make duplicate threads, here is the big one on this question, the search button is there for a reason</p>
<p>It's funny. Like the op, I also hated the SAT. I still did good, but hated the math section. When I took the ACT, I just had a much easier time. The questions seemed more logical and more reasonable and the science section definitely boosted my grade. But everyone's different - I have classmates who hate the ACT and others who abhor the SAT. As usual, ymmv</p>
<p>Ehh, I think the ACT is just way too boring. I can't bring myself to finish a single practice test because it's way too monotonous.</p>
<p>The ACT seems monotonous, but that's just part of the test. It's written differently. The ACT literally bombards you with question after question, and that test of endurance is enough to crush many people. I like that approach better, though; I hate the SAT's nine or ten part system because I keep asking myself, when will this end. Section 2...done. Section 3...done. Section 4...done. Damn it! There are still five more sections left!</p>
<p>So there are nine total sections in the SAT?</p>
<p>^^ 10, but one is experimental and doesn't count toward your score (you won't know which one so you'll have to do them all).</p>
<p>^there's a way of figuring out which one it is though.</p>
<p>it's usually the one in your worst subject that you actually finish on time and feel confident about.</p>
<p>I thought ACT was uber ez and I was right. Got a 31 first try.</p>
<p>I got 35 on first try, so it was much easier for me than the SATs (2140 on first try). But a lot of people aren't used to the much stricter timing.</p>