
SAT vs. ACT
What are the Differences?

- A perfect SAT score is 1600
- Average (Estimated) SAT score is 993
- Section Breakdown
- A perfect ACT score is 36
- Average SAT score is 21
- Section Breakdown
Section Title
# of Questions
Reading
Writing & Language
Math (no calculator)
Math (calculator)
Time (min.)
52
44
20
38
65
45
25
55
Section Title
# of Questions
Time (min.)
English
Math
Reading
Science
75
60
40
40
45
60
35
35
- Optional Essay: 50 minutes
- Optional Essay: 40 minutes
Which one should you take?
Take the test you do better on!
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