<p>1.) Is it true that those who excel in English usually earn better ACT scores, in comparison to their SAT scores?
2.) I recently took the Kaplan Review and got a 32 on the english portion...I'm just wondering...how hard are the science & math sections in comparison?
3.) Is the entire science portion always data analysis, or do some of the questions actually test your knowledge of the concepts?</p>
<p>For question #3:
I’ve only taken the real ACT once, along with a handful of practice tests, but from what my friends and I noticed, it is basically all data analysis (lots of charts and pictures), as well as sometimes having the contrasting viewpoints section (two different scientists viewpoints with questions, if you don’t already know what that is).
However, if you have knowledge on the topic being presented in the section, it can help you to understand the questions better.</p>
<p>1) Absolutely not. The ACT is becoming more SAT-like. Strong readers generally do well on the SAT-CR (and ACT).
2) Depends on your use of speed. SAT math requires more logical reasoning; ACT math is all about speed, but includes 4 trig problems.
3) Yes, always. Knowledge of concepts rarely comes into play, but knowing terms is helpful (definition of viscosity, for example).</p>
<p>Interesting…in your opinion, is the science portion the most difficult portion of the test?</p>
<p>IMO, science is no harder than the others. But, what science requires is SPEED-reading. Also, since the SAT includes reasoning in its math section, the ACT makers add reasoning to the science section (since the ACT math is relatively straightforward). Science is also last, so the brain is starting to lag.</p>
<p>I definently wouldn’t say science is that hardest. It was my highest subscore along with english at a 30</p>