Does ACT Prep = SAT prep?

Test Preparation
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<p>So I've taken the ACT earlier (30 first sitting w/out preperation, 33-34 on practice tests while reading prep book), but I'm taking the SAT for the first time on March 8, two weeks from now. So my question is; </p>

<p>Is my studying for the ACT sufficient to cover the SAT, or should I ditch the ACT book for awhile and get a specific SAT guide? </p>

<p>I know they test different areas, but I was under the impression that the major differences were in testing strategies and lower level math on the SAT, not really general knowledge stuff...</p>

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<p>Not at all. The SAT has a much larger focus on Vocabulary, and lacks a science section.</p>

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<p>but in terms of the math and reading? </p>

<p>And as far as vocab I’ve been studying that a bit, especially with in-class SAT vocab activities. That’s always emphasized as a key of the SAT</p>

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<p>No, but it may help each other.</p>

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<p>They’re not the same test and do not test the same things. </p>

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<p>Your ACT test preparation should definitely help, and you probably don’t have to do nearly as much prep, but it’s a good idea to do some SAT-specific preparation, particularly in the vocab and essay (if you didn’t take the SAT essay). I did it the other way around; had a lot of SAT prep but took the ACT without any additional preparation. I managed to score a 32, but probably could’ve scored in the 34-36 range if I studied more. Oh well.</p>

<p>But given your high ACT score, you should score at least reasonably well on the SAT with no preparation, but you can definitely score higher.</p>

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<p>Get a separate SAT book…the blue book from the college board.</p>

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<p>Thanks for all the answers!</p>

<p>Is it true that the ACT is more challlenging?</p>

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<p>@Anxious42015 - Most people find the SAT to be more challenging, especially with the vocab.</p>

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<p>Act requires you to pace yourself well. Many who do not do well on it do not finish each section because of the time limits. I would find a vocabulary sat book and practice it, as well as sat practice tests. Your ACT prep will help you also.</p>

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<p>My AP Comp teacher is giving us vocab quizzes nearly every class of about 10 words each - free points, and great SAT practice.</p>

<p>Haven’t taken the SAT, most people say its harder than the ACT, but there are many people who do better on it than the ACT because they understand the way it tests much better.</p>

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<p>Okay, so vocab practice it is. </p>

<p>One last question, about how accurate have you seen PSAT scores to be in terms of actual test results? I scored a 210 on the PSAT sophomore year, but only a 192 as a junior…</p>