The ACT Fits Your Learning Style!

Change your answers within a section, more prep resources than SAT, and superscoring!

With the ACT, test the way that works for you!
 

Jump Around!

Did you know that the ACT has smaller sections than SAT and you can jump from one question to the next or go back and change your answers within a section?

Does SAT allow that? No.

Dream On! (Really)

The ACT offers more resources, like practice tests, compared to the SAT, plus you can submit your best scores across English, Math, Science and Reading, if the college accepts it.

Does SAT have that? No.

Take Your Pick!

You can take the ACT on paper or online. The SAT is available online.

Does the SAT easily allow for both paper or online? No.

 

ACT vs. SAT* Comparison

 

ACT

SAT
Access to English learner supports at every national test date

✔ YES

X NO
The ACT mathematics section is 25% of the test and 25% of score. 

✔ YES

X NO
Purchase your test answer key to help you prepare for future tests (Test Information Release TIR) 

✔ YES

X NO
Allows for paper/pencil testing as well as online 

✔ YES

X NO
All tests 1 hour or less

✔ YES

X NO
You get a STEM score to provide to colleges 

✔ YES

X NO
Optional writing test to showcase critical writing and communication skills to colleges and universities 

✔ YES

X NO
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Upcoming Test Dates (National)

Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline
February 8, 2025 January 3 January 20
April 5, 2025 February 28 March 16
June 12, 2025 May 9 May 26
July 12, 2025* June 6 June 20

*No test centers are scheduled in New York for the July test date. 

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