What Should You Know About the SAT and ACT?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around questions related to the SAT and ACT college admission tests, including their structure, scoring, requirements, and perceived difficulty. Participants explore various aspects of these tests, including their relevance for college admissions and scholarship eligibility.

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Main Points Raised

  • The original poster (OP) asks about the number of questions on the SAT and ACT, the duration of each test, scoring methods, average scores, and the necessity of taking one or both tests for college admissions.
  • Some participants suggest that certain questions can be answered by visiting the College Board's website.
  • There is a query about the availability of online resources that provide correct answers to every question on the tests, to which a participant responds that such resources do not exist, but sample or past papers may be available.
  • The OP expresses confusion about not being given the SAT/ACT despite a strong high school GPA, raising questions about the testing process.
  • Participants discuss the potential link between SAT/ACT scores and scholarship eligibility.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the questions posed by the OP, and multiple viewpoints are presented regarding the availability of information and resources related to the tests.

Contextual Notes

Some questions remain unanswered, and there is a lack of clarity regarding the specific requirements of colleges and community colleges concerning the SAT and ACT.

Who May Find This Useful

Students preparing for college admissions, educators, and individuals interested in understanding the role of standardized testing in higher education.

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I have a few questions about the SAT and ACT college admission tests.

*How many questions are there on the SAT and ACT?
*How long does each test typically take to complete?
*How are the tests scored?
*What is the "average" score for both tests?
*Which test is easier?
*Do certain colleges require you to take both tests, or just one?
*Do community colleges require these tests?
*Are these tests particularly difficult?
*I did extremely well in high school (3.7 GPA) but for some reason, I was never given the SAT/ACT shortly before graduation, how come?
*Is your eligibility for a scholarship based on these tests?
 
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Some of these questions can be answered by visiting College Board's website.

Everyone, I would suggest that, given the OP's history, you think twice before responding to this thread.
 
eumyang said:
Some of these questions can be answered by visiting College Board's website.

Everyone, I would suggest that, given the OP's history, you think twice before responding to this thread.

Is there anywhere online which includes the correct answers to every question on the test?
 
SootAndGrime said:
Is there anywhere online which includes the correct answers to every question on the test?
Of course not. However, you may find sample or past papers on the college website.
 

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