Are you an SAT or an ACT?

By now, I think it’s safe to assume that you’ve all heard at least a little something about the ACT.  You might not have ever seen one or taken a practice exam, but it’s been the hot new testing item on everyone’s minds for the past 3 years.  Rather than get into what makes them different, which is covered here, I’d rather discuss which test is more suitable for specific types of students.  In order to help you out, take this quiz:

Which Test Are YOU?

1. Do you like to read?

2. Would you say your vocabulary is “lacking” or you have trouble memorizing words?

3.  Are you likely to make careless mistakes on math exams?

4.  Do you enjoy science?

5.  Do you know when to use a semi-colon?

6.  Do you have a good knowledge of history, current events, or books?

7.  Are you the type of student who does well on tests if you study?

8.  Have you done trigonometry yet?

9. How about logarithms?

10.  Do you have issues with timing?

***If you answered Yes to any of the questions except 6 OR 10, give yourself a 1.  If you answered No to questions 6 or 10, give yourself a 1.  Add up all of the questions.  If your score is greater than 6, then you are an ACT.  If your score is less than a 5, you are an SAT.  And if your score is a 5 or 6, you can do either.

Now that you know which test is more suitable for you, you should have your PSAT results analyzed in a StratEDGEy Session or take a practice ACT and analyze those results so that you can pinpoint your areas of weakness and know where to improve.