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1
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
SAT, since there is an optional writing section
Neither one! Most colleges view each test equally
2
True or False: the SAT provides a math formula sheet, while the ACT does not
False
True
3
What is the maximum score for SAT and ACT, respectively?
3600 SAT, 16 ACT
1600 SAT, 36 ACT
2400 SAT, 32 ACT
1600 for both
4
Many colleges combine your highest section scores from different test dates to create a potentially higher overall score
False
True
5
What is the #1 best way to improve your score?
study with a friend
actively practice problems and review results
Read through your notes
watch Youtube videos about certain topics
6
There are no science questions on the SAT, since there is no science section.
True
False
7
How many points do you lose for answering a question incorrectly (both on ACT and SAT)?
1 point
0 points
1/4 point
1/2 point
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Which of the following do you NOT need to bring to the SAT?
calculator
your charged device with the Bluebook app on it
identification
pencils for scratch work
9
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
70 seconds R/W, 90 seconds math
30 seconds R/W, 45 seconds math
10
How long in total is the new, digital SAT?
3 hours 14 min
2 hours 45 min
2 hours 14 min
3 hours
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What should you do when you find unfamiliar words in the Reading/Writing section?
think about similar words and their meaning
look at context clues around them
consider word charge (positive, neutral, negative)
identify prefix/suffix, when possible
12
For "words in context" problems (fill in the blank), you should read the 4 answer choices before reading the prompt.
False
True
