SAT / ACT Comparison

SAT

ACT

no science section

science reasoning section

no trigonometry section

math sections include trigonometry

vocabulary emphasized

vocabulary less important

non multiple-choice questions included

entirely multiple choice

guessing is penalized

no penalty for guessing

non English grammar

English grammar tested

math accounts for 50% of your score

math accounts for 25% of your score

questions go from easy to hard in most sections

easy and hard questions are mixed within each section

all your SAT scores are reported to colleges

report scores only from the test dates you choose