How does the SAT compare to the act?

How does the SAT compare to the act?

The ACT lasts two hours and 55 minutes, though a 40-minute optional writing test stretches it to a little more than three-and-a-half hours. The SAT features 154 questions vs. 215 for the ACT. The ACT is comprised of a 35-minute reading test, 45-minute English test, 60-minute math section and 35-minute science test.

Does the ACT or SAT have more math?

Admissions officers and educators often describe the difference between SAT and ACT in these terms: the ACT is a content-based test, whereas the SAT tests critical thinking and problem solving. The ACT math section includes trigonometry. The SAT tests vocabulary much more than the ACT.

Is ACT reading easier than SAT?

In this respect, the two tests are equal in difficulty. New SAT Reading passages are leveled for difficulty with each test containing easy, medium, and hard passages. In this respect, the SAT Reading Test is easier than the ACT Reading Test. ACT Reading questions are far more complex than New SAT Reading questions.