Taking the Sat. ACT. First time taker. Tips?

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<p>I've already taken the SAT, have a score of 2280. What are the differences? What should I learn to expect? I'm going in essentially blind.</p>

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<p>The ACT is faster paced.</p>

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<p>You’re going to have 20 problems with 5 minutes left. Have fun.</p>

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<p>English: 75 questions, 40 minutes.</p>

<p>Math: 60 questions, 60 minutes.</p>

<p>Reading: 40 questions, 35 minutes (I think… It’s either 30 or 35).</p>

<p>Science: Same as reading.</p>

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<p>Oh, that’s actually better in my opinion. I always find myself fiddling with my nails or staring into space after I’m done with the section and waiting for the proctor to call time.</p>

<p>Thanks for the responses!</p>

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<p>Science section… If you do well on the science, you will do well overall. Science lowers a lot of ACT-takers’ tests.</p>