<p>anyone who has taken both, which writing was easier??
+ can u mix and match scores on the additional writing component (of the ACT) to an ACT u did better on?</p>
<p>I was confused about the same thing- if you can mix and match scores of the ACT, and do you need to pay extra for the second test score you send.
I did take ACT w/writing and the new SAT... the ACT doesn't have a multiple choice "writing" portion, but their "english" portion is remarkably similar to the writing portion on the SAT II.. I suppose it was just the terminology. They're pretty similar. I did about the same, although if I studied a bit more for the ACT, I think I would've done a lot better- especially on timing. I did like the ACT prompt better than the SAT ones, but that's just a matter of personal preference. Make sure to bring a watch, in case you can't see the clock or there is none in the room.</p>