<p>Although people like to call the SAT a Reasoning test and the ACT an Achievement test, they are both mostly tests of test taking skill. Although the ACT requires a little more knowledge of math topics like very basic Trigonometry, it certainly does not test any knowledge in social studies, sciences, or humanities. The ACT science test does not require any knowledge of science. Neither test is good reflection of what people learn in High School. The only knowledge required for both of the tests is an understanding of basic mathematical properties and some knowledge of grammar and usage. This represents a tiny subset of what a college bound HS student learns. The ACT is not as tricky as the SAT, but requires greater speed. </p>
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<p>In the U.S. there is a lot more choice in selecting classes than in most other countries. Motivated students can take very advanced and sophisticated classes. Stupid and lazy students can avoid all challenges</p>