Taking ACT and SAT

ADVANTAGE OF TAKING SAT AND ACT BOTH

If time and money allows and you are willing to do extra legwork then consider taking both ACT test and SAT test.The benefit of this are as below-

EDGE OF COMPARISON EVALUATION

Usually most colleges don’t put any emphasis on which test to take.Universities will accept either score.but its in best interest to take both as Colleges have a “comparison” method to determine whether the SAT or ACT test score is higher. When both test score are reported, most college will consider the higher of the two test scores, e.g. a 30 on the ACT is considered better than 1200-1230 score on the SAT. Not only might this make a difference on an admissions decision, but also on scholarship eligibility. So, bottom line, take both tests.

BEST OF BOTH WORLD

By taking both test you deliver the best of both test your SAT score reflect your innate ability while your ACT score reflect that you have well studied and have command over your school curriculum.The score reflect your ability over a wide area with different range of question like the science reasoning section of act and 7% question on trigonometry reflect your ability in those subject area.

OPTION ON SCORES

Taking both test gives you two score and sometime few student do well on act then on sat while some do better on sat as compared to act.so when you have high score on one and lame score on the other you can send the high score instead of low but if you have one high one good score you can send both.

MIX OF COLLEGES

If you’re applying to a mix of schools, some of which accept the SAT and some the ACT, you’re covered on all sides.

BETTER PREPARATION

Studying for both tests will help you tackle question better as the scope of your knowledge widens.and will enhance your skills as the content of both test overlap to great deal.

WISE WORD OF CAUTION

Taking both act and sat might sound lucrative due to above mentioned reasons but there are few precaution that need to taken as follow.

* TIME:Consider taking both test only when you have plenty of time.
* COST:Since you are trying to take two exams you will have to spend twice the money as you will have to register for two test,buy books for two test and other spending as such.
* RISK:studying for two test can hurt performance on both.For majority of us sticking to one test is better and secure.These type of double test strategy are for overachiever who don’t get bothered from heavy studying.

CONSIDER YOUR FUTURE:Take decision wisely and always consider efficiency as greed of two score might harm your carrier.