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Generally we advise a fairly simple approach to deciding which exam to take: Simply submit whichever test benefits you more. If your percentile score is higher on one exam, then you should choose to submit that exam. Of course, the only way to determine which exam will benefit you more is to take a practice test of each exam type, and see how you score. Of course, if you haven’t yet taken either test and want to know which you should consider, here are some more general guidelines:

The SAT tends to benefit students who are quick-witted, naturally gifted intellectually, test well, and have an exceptional grasp of arcane vocabulary and formal grammar. Conversely, the ACT benefits students who read well, study hard, and have mastered most traditional high-school curricula and even some advanced math (the math on the ACT is slightly more advanced in certain areas but generally less trick-oriented than that of the SAT). Additionally, the ACT contains a Science section, so if you consider yourself scientifically gifted or adept, the ACT could serve to benefit you further in that regard.

The ACT is a more curricular exam, that is, it tends to test more of the actual material that students have studied in school, and the SAT contains more tricks and strategies somewhat unseen in a normal high-school course of study. And while more students have difficulty finishing the pure quantity of the questions on the ACT,  the questions that appear on the SAT are considered slightly more difficult qualitatively.

Also, we recommend considering both the ACT and the SAT as viable undergraduate admissions exams. You can read about which test may benefit you more in the post entitled Should I Take the SAT or the ACT?

On another note, we do not recommend taking any admissions exam more than thrice, and even that is one too many for most. These exams are intended simply as indicators for college admissions, and do not deserve to be treated with the respect and fear that so many students feel when thinking about them. We advocate taking active control of your test-prep strategy and preparation, so as to avoid the standardized-test-anxiety that is common among many high-school students and potential undergraduate applicants.

We like to think that these tests are merely stepping stones on the path of your future, not turning points. Although they compose a significant portion of colleges’ admissions decisions, a considerable part of your performance on the test can be determined by you, and you alone. Hard work and knowledgeable preparation techniques can enable you to maximize your personal effort on this should-be-insignificant exam.

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