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Do colleges prefer that you take the SAT or ACT?
Colleges want students to take both tests before applying.
ACT, since it also includes science
Neither one! Most colleges view each test equally
SAT, since there is an optional writing section
2
There are no science questions on the SAT, since there is no science section.
True
False
3
On the SAT, about how much time should you budget per question?
2 minutes R/W, 1 minute math
1 minute R/W, 1 minute math
30 seconds R/W, 45 seconds math
70 seconds R/W, 90 seconds math
4
What is the #1 best way to improve your score?
watch Youtube videos about certain topics
Read through your notes
actively practice problems and review results
study with a friend
5
What is the maximum score for SAT and ACT, respectively?
1600 SAT, 36 ACT
1600 for both
2400 SAT, 32 ACT
3600 SAT, 16 ACT
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True or False: the SAT provides a math formula sheet, while the ACT does not
False
True
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Many colleges combine your highest section scores from different test dates to create a potentially higher overall score
False
True
8
How many points do you lose for answering a question incorrectly (both on ACT and SAT)?
1/2 point
1/4 point
1 point
0 points
9
What should you do when you find unfamiliar words in the Reading/Writing section?
look at context clues around them
consider word charge (positive, neutral, negative)
identify prefix/suffix, when possible
think about similar words and their meaning
10
For "words in context" problems (fill in the blank), you should read the 4 answer choices before reading the prompt.
False
True
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Which of the following do you NOT need to bring to the SAT?
pencils for scratch work
your charged device with the Bluebook app on it
identification
calculator
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How long in total is the new, digital SAT?
2 hours 45 min
3 hours
2 hours 14 min
3 hours 14 min
