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ACT or SAT?
Colleges accept both equally. Your student will usually score higher on one of them. Six questions point you to the right test.
| ACT | SAT |
|---|
| Format | Paper or online | Online only, adaptive |
| Pace | About a minute per question | More time per question |
| Reading | Longer passages | Short passages, one question each |
| Science | Optional section | Mixed into other sections |
Formats as of the 2025 enhanced ACT and digital SAT.