<p>I only took each test once, and this summer I'm going to take either an SAT or ACT class. Here are my scores from each test:
March SAT: Reading- 590 Math- 570 Writing- 640 (essay- 8) Total- 1800
June ACT: English- 32 (essay- 9) Math- 31 Reading- 21 Science- 26 Total-28
I would take an ACT class because that score is obviously better than my SAT score and I'm already happy with how i did in English and math (even though I would like to do a little better in each.)
I would take an SAT class because I can superscore SATs and my problem on the ACTs is the speed, and I don't know if a class could teach me how to read faster.</p>
<p>If you prefer the format of the ACT to that of the SAT, then I think you should prepare for the ACT. It seems as though the ACT is a better fit for your natural abilities.</p>
<p>The one problem which you may encounter if you live outside the Midwest is that standardized test prep companies have spent more time/money/effort on the development of SAT curricula rather than ACT curricula. As a result, a company representative may try to convince you to take an SAT prep class.</p>
<p>If you can afford it, I’d recommend working individually with a tutor who has lots of experience helping students prepare for the ACT. Word-of-mouth referrals are the best. Ask your friends who they used.</p>
<p>Be prepared to take the ACT multiple times. Over the years, I’ve seen dramatic swings in ACT scores. On several occasions, from one test date to the next, I’ve observed 10 point swings up/down on a given section. YMMV.</p>
<p>Stick with the ACT. I recieved an 1800 on my SATs as well, and I had a 30 on my first ACT and a 28 on my second. I would recommend getting a tutor if possible to work on science or reading. In actuality though, those are two subjects that can be easily raised with drills. Practice, practice, and more practice. Both of those are about time management and understanding what the test makers provide. They don’t really test previous knowledge, although it can be helpful to know science terms. I would recommend a tutor for science just to help you with strategies/terms/concepts. But really all you need is more practice tests. I would recommend about 8 before your next go at it.</p>
<p>I’m currently a freshman in high school and I received a 720 on the CR, a 760 on the math, and a 660 on the writing section. I also took the ACT and I got a 23 on that…a very disappointing score. </p>
<p>I was wondering if someone could give me some advice as to which one I should focus on because I’d like to apply to Midwest schools…ESP. northwestern (recquiring the ACT, I believe), but I also want to apply to Eastern and Western schools, which need the SAT. THANKS!!!</p>