The holidays are over and we are into the New Year, and back to the daily grind.  Before you know it, spring will be here, and spring time for high school juniors—and possibly some seniors— means one thing – STANDARDIZED TESTING!

Which brings us to the question on everyone’s mind, the SAT or the ACT?

Most colleges accept either test, but check the admission requirements of schools you know you are applying to, to make sure you take the test they prefer.  We all have heard that the tests are different.  Some say the ACT is easier because there isn’t an essay (there is; it is optional though).  Others say the SAT is easier because it covers fewer subjects than the ACT and you don’t have to “know” as much.  One test is not easier than the other; rather they are structured differently.  The ACT tests your knowledge and the SAT tests your reasoning and critical thinking.  Having the option to take one over the other is an advantage because – shocker – not everyone thinks the same way.  My best advice to you is to take a practice SAT and a practice ACT and see which test works best for your testing style. Read the rest of this entry »

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