SAT and ACT Tests… a comparison
| SAT | ACT | |
| When is it offered? | August, October, November, December, March, May, June | September, October, December, February, April, June, July |
| What is the test structure? | 3 tests + optional essay | 4 tests + optional writing test |
| Timing of Test | 3 hours + 50 min essay (optional) | 2 hours 55 mins + 45-minute essay (optional) |
| Scoring | 400–1600. (Essay scored separately) | 1-36 |
| Test sections and timing |
Reading Test 65 minutes Writing and Language Test 35 minutes Math Test 80 minutes |
Reading Test 35 minutes English Test 45 minutes Math Test 60 minutes Science Test 35 minutes |
| Are scores sent to colleges? | You choose which scores to send | You choose which scores to send |
| Website to register for test | www.collegeboard.org | www.act.org |
