<p>Oops, HH! I forgot that part. </p>
<p>Here's the short version of my assessment of the ACT versus SAT. FYI, I've posted the longer version several times in the past.</p>
<ol>
<li>On the surface, there is hardly ANY difference between the SAT and the ACT.</li>
<li>The terms aptitude, achievement, assessment, and similar definitions of the tests have become utterly meaningless. The authors of the ACT or the SAT no longer know what their tests stand for. That is why the acronyms stand for ... nothing but ACT or SAT.</li>
<li>When it comes to integrity and longitudinal validity, the ACT is STILL an inferior test. Simply stated, the ACT does not have the resources of ETS, and it shows! </li>
<li>The ACT is NOT more precise or LESS confusing than the SAT</li>
<li>The administrative office of the ACT is as hopeless as it is unhelpful. Their registration system is horrible.</li>
</ol>
<p>Now, why should anyone take this test?</p>
<ol>
<li>You live in ACT country</li>
<li>You want to check which one of the two "fits" better</li>
<li>You want to exploit a couple of unplugged loopholes in admission.</li>
</ol>
<p>In conclusion, despite being the poor cousin, the ACT offers a few benefits. I recommend to take it, but don't expect the exercise to be a more pleasant or easier experience.</p>