| With so many choices for SAT preparation, | | | | geometry problems. Essays are judged for quality |
| remember your son or daughter has been | | | | not quantity. There are so many tips for good |
| studying for the SAT all their life. This test will find | | | | hard hitting writing. |
| out what they will know about a lot of subjects. | | | | A student will receive two SAT scores. A |
| It will also test ability to work out the problems | | | | combined critical reading and math score, and the |
| using knowledge and techniques that have been | | | | total score. Each section is worth 800 points, with |
| mastered long ago and some yesterday. | | | | all three sections a total of 2,400. Most schools |
| The SAT exam has 3 components: Math, Critical | | | | value performance based on the combined |
| Reading and Writing. The ACT has 4 components: | | | | reading and math score that has a maximum total |
| English, Mathematics, Critical Reading and Science. | | | | of 1600, so it is important to concentrate on |
| The SAT is focused on vocabulary where the | | | | preparing for those two sections. When students |
| ACT is testing grammar, punctuation and syntax. | | | | compare combined critical reading and math |
| The SAT does not test you on science and | | | | scores, you will also discover that the writing |
| trigonometry. The SAT test lasts 3 hours, 45 | | | | section score can skew a overall total score. |
| minutes. | | | | Universities sometimes will use the writing section |
| The SAT will test your critical thinking, writing | | | | on either test for course placement. |
| reading and English skills. The ACT will test your | | | | So, should you take a SAT online or classroom |
| abilities in remembering facts, utilizing information | | | | course? It can be costly in both time and money. |
| and your comprehension of the sciences. Some | | | | However, practice sessions, taking sample tests, |
| might say people who are logical would thrive on | | | | review of weaker areas of concern and tracking |
| the ACT while those who think more freely might | | | | of your scores during this class is helpful. |
| prefer the SAT. | | | | You can also get good results with a disciplined |
| From your past experiences in taking tests, | | | | approach, perhaps a one-on-one tutor and a good |
| determine what the weak areas are and work on | | | | SAT guide book. If you chose a one-on-one tutor, |
| those. By seeking out teachers, counselors and | | | | they should help you in the SAT content areas, |
| tutors you can ask for advice on how to improve | | | | as well as, give you strategies in how to take the |
| in those areas. Take sample tests, evaluate the | | | | test. You will need to know content, as well as, |
| results and keep testing and reevaluating. | | | | methods or processes for math problems and |
| A review of the weaker area(s) of concern can | | | | reading. Feedback is essential to avoid making the |
| help with the content of the SAT, such as | | | | same errors and to know why you may have |
| vocabulary words or brushing up on algebra or | | | | missed an understanding of a subject area. |