<p>I'm currently a high school junior and I realized that I might not take the SAT anymore. This is because the college I really want to apply to requires 2 SAT 2's along with the SAT, and I don't have the time or $$$ to be spending more on additional tests...I might just switch over to the ACT, because that seems like my only option. Will I be somewhat unprepared? I have no knowledge about what to expect on the ACT because I've been preparing for the SAT like my whole life. And when would be the best time to take the ACT this year?</p>
<p>The ACT is different in that there is a science section. I would HIGHLY recommend you study the science section. Other than that, it’s english, math, reading, and science. There is an optional essay too, called the writing portion. I would take that, too. The difference between the SAT essay and the ACT essay is that the ACT essay gears its focus towards high schoolers and issues with high school. The SAT one is much more broad, and, I feel is better. So to study, definitely use the red official ACT prep book and if you are one of those people who like harder prep to get you ready for easy stuff go with Barrons. The next ACT is in February, if you check their website. I would take it then because then you have about a month and a half to keep drilling and studying. If you want more time, you can take it in the spring. Good luck and I hope I helped!</p>
<p>Thanks it did. Now for the science section, what kind of science is included? I have only take IBMYP Biology, IBMYP Chemistry, IB Biology I, and IB Environmental Systems (next year I’ll be in IB Biology II and Oceanography).</p>
<p>ACT Science is a whole new monster. It does not require any advanced knowledge. It contains Data Representation, Research Summaries, and a passage of “battling scientists.” I would say you need to study the format of the Science section very carefully. </p>
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<p>ACT science is basically a reading section that has science info. The thing that makes it difficult is interpreting data in such a tight time constraint.</p>
<p>Ok, we digressed. Does studying for the SAT prepare for the ACT? Yes or no?</p>
<p>Not really. They’re so different.</p>
<p>Does studying for the SAT replace ACT studying? No, absolutely not.</p>
<p>Will SAT studying help your ACT? Yes, of course. You are still using the English language. Your grammar rules that you go over studying for SAT Writing don’t change for ACT English. You will solve for sides of right triangles using PT on the SAT. You will solve for sides of right triangles the exact same way on the ACT. (However, please note there are a few basic trig questions [Just basically know the basics of sin, cos, tan, csc, sec, and cot]).</p>
<p>Why are there more people with near perfect scores on the ACT than the SAT? I don’t understand…</p>
<p>I don’t know HopefulEagle. I consider it to be an easier test because I’m pretty good at math (average on this site) and mediocre (terrible on this site) at English, and the English section on the ACT is way easier (whereas I find ACT to be a little bit harder). The SAT is also a test that tries to trick you more than test that you know what you are doing.</p>
<p>Because a 32-35 is considered “near-perfect” on the ACT, when a 2300-2390 is considered “near-perfect” on the SAT. The latter is much harder to accomplish.</p>
<p>OK, so I guess I’ll aim for the ACT now. What are the BEST books to study and how long should I study for this exam? I’m going to take the exam in April.</p>
<p>Is the Xiggi method still applicable to the SAT? Also is there a ACT answer book like the testmasters for the SAT Bluebook?</p>