SparklyUnicorn Posted April 13, 2016 Posted April 13, 2016 (edited) I bought an ACT prep book. Choosing one over the other was rather random. I grew up never having heard of the ACT. Maybe that is a reflection of what was more common in the area I lived. Anyhow, I wonder is there any reason to take one or the other. I know most colleges don't have a preference (at least I have yet to come across one that does which might not even be true). Is there any instance where a kid does great on one and terrible on the other? Edited April 14, 2016 by SparklyUnicorn Quote
creekland Posted April 13, 2016 Posted April 13, 2016 Two of mine did better on the ACT and the third got equivalent scores on both. Many kids seem to have a preference for one or the other. I had my kids check out both and take whichever appealed to them (which matched where they scored better for those two). 1 Quote
Arcadia Posted April 13, 2016 Posted April 13, 2016 The old SAT was trickier and favor kids with stronger vocabulary compare to the ACT which was more straight forward with no obscure words. The new SAT just started last month so its hard to compare since scores are not going to be out until next month. Get your kids to take both and just submit the better score. 1 Quote
clementine Posted April 13, 2016 Posted April 13, 2016 I think the ACT has become more popular than the SAT in the last decade. The ACT is the norm in our state, but depending on subject areas and strengths in certain test-taking areas, the SAT might get a student a more favorable score. I have heard that all universities accept either test, so it would really depend on which test will give you a better outcome. Most university websites list the ACT score needed for merit scholarships...I'm not sure if I've seen SAT cut-offs. But, maybe I'm not paying attention since our dd's didn't take that test. 1 Quote
Arcadia Posted April 13, 2016 Posted April 13, 2016 Most university websites list the ACT score needed for merit scholarships...I'm not sure if I've seen SAT cut-offs. They do for ACT and SAT http://blog.prepscholar.com/guaranteed-scholarships-based-on-sat-act-scores http://www.princetonreview.com/college-advice/sat-act-scores-merit-scholarships 3 Quote
SparklyUnicorn Posted April 13, 2016 Author Posted April 13, 2016 They do for ACT and SAT http://blog.prepscholar.com/guaranteed-scholarships-based-on-sat-act-scores http://www.princetonreview.com/college-advice/sat-act-scores-merit-scholarships Wowsers. 1 Quote
quark Posted April 13, 2016 Posted April 13, 2016 Wowsers. Utah State University looks immensely enticing all of a sudden. :laugh: 2 Quote
SparklyUnicorn Posted April 14, 2016 Author Posted April 14, 2016 Utah State University looks immensely enticing all of a sudden. :laugh: Yeah really. I showed that to my kid. I said see if you get a good score you'll have options. 1 Quote
Luckymama Posted April 14, 2016 Posted April 14, 2016 (edited) My favorite websites: Automatic full tuition and full ride scholarships (for entering 2016 freshmen; it will be updated whenever schools update their requirements) http://automaticfulltuition.yolasite.com Competitive full tuition and full ride scholarships http://competitivefulltuition.yolasite.com Scholarships for National Merit Finalists and Semifinalists (requires v high score on PSAT junior year) http://nmfscholarships.yolasite.com Edited April 14, 2016 by Luckymama 3 Quote
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