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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]Also, I see that people mention ACT and SAT highlight different strengths. Which one is better for the strong reader/writer?[/quote]

Conventional wisdom is that strong readers/writers tend to do better on ACT, as long as timing is not a problem for them.  The ACT science section is essentially another reading comprehension section, which favors kids who excel at that.[/quote]

The other difference I have heard noted is the ACT is more questions so better for kid who can get through a lot more quickly where SAT is deeper but doesn't feel as rushed bc not as many questions but questions can be harder.  So kids who "always finish early" may favor the ACT.  [/quote]

My DD seems to favor the ACT and has always scored the highest on reading comprehension on any standardized test.  Her mock ACT score with no prep (28) was equivalent to a 1310 SAT (so they say) whereas her PSAT score was 150 points lower (no prep due to some medical issues).  She is going forward with ACT prep tutoring for the April exam, and kissing the SAT goodbye. [/quote]

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