ACT and SAT Misconceptions

Question 1

You should make educated guesses when struggling.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

Students who have high GPAs are sure to do well on standardized tests without studying or doing any practice tests.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

Scoring high on the ACT or SAT is your ticket to getting into any college you want.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

The ACT is allowing a retake of individual sections after the first attempt starting soon.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

You have to write an essay on the ACT/SAT.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 6

You should take the SAT or ACT multiple times.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

Looking for the easier test? Choose the ACT.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 8

You can’t make big improvements on your ACT score.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

Students need to take both tests for college admission.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 10

Practice tests are useful solely when taken in their entirety.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 11

Studying vocabulary is a waste of time for the ACT/SAT.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 12

The ACT tests science so if you didn’t do well in biology, chemistry, or physics in high school, you shouldn’t take it.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 13

The best time to take the ACT or SAT is during the spring of junior year.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 14

You should study 15-30 questions a day to prepare for the ACT/SAT.

Accepted Answer

True

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