Anonymous
Post 07/27/2022 13:25     Subject: ACT or SAT?
Anonymous wrote:It is easier to get extra time approved for the SAT.


Why is this? I have a middle schooler so I’m not in this stage yet but he definitely needs extended time on these tests like he’s been getting in school for 5 years. What do you need to get this accommodation besides history of IEP/504?
Anonymous
Post 07/27/2022 00:27     Subject: Re:ACT or SAT?
Same here. High score on ACT first time and with prep on science section, great scores 2 nd time. Easier time getting the extended time for ACT vs SAT.
Anonymous
Post 07/26/2022 22:48     Subject: ACT or SAT?
ACT got dc higher scores
Anonymous
Post 07/26/2022 21:43     Subject: Re:ACT or SAT?
Anonymous wrote:Have them take a practice test of each - you can do them online for free with something like Princeton Review or some tutoring places will offer a free practice test to pitch you for their services.

My DS with ADHD did that last summer (online). Score ranges were pretty similar but he preferred the SAT so prepped for that.

FWIW, the ACT is a much faster paced test so if you can't do the "try both" approach, with ADHD/Anxiety I'd lean toward the SAT.


Our experience was that extended time “went farther” on the ACT.
Anonymous
Post 04/25/2021 10:50     Subject: ACT or SAT?
It is easier to get extra time approved for the SAT.
Anonymous
Post 04/25/2021 08:48     Subject: ACT or SAT?
+1 on take a practice test. then go with the one that "felt better". her choice, not yours.
Get your papers in order for extended time.
Above all, make sure your child knows that she is not a test score. whatever she gets, she will find a great school for her and do fine in life.
Anonymous
Post 04/22/2021 09:31     Subject: ACT or SAT?
Anonymous wrote:So if a child has low processing speed, they’re better off taking the SAT?


If a child has processing speed, they should have a 504 plan at school providing extra time and also apply for extra time on the SAT/ACT? Do you have that?
Anonymous
Post 04/21/2021 23:03     Subject: Re:ACT or SAT?
When did you start prepping your kids? Whom did you use? I have no illusions that my DD will do “well” but I’d like her to keep her anxiety in check and POTENTIALLY be able to apply to a college that isn’t test-optional.
Anonymous
Post 01/09/2020 12:21     Subject: ACT or SAT?
OP, there is no general answer that is applicable to your kid. Have them take a practice of each one and go from there.
Anonymous
Post 01/09/2020 12:15     Subject: ACT or SAT?
ACT for your child Op
Anonymous
Post 01/09/2020 12:09     Subject: ACT or SAT?
Anonymous wrote:So if a child has low processing speed, they’re better off taking the SAT?


Not necessarily. My ADHD inattentive child with low processing speed (on medication) did better on the ACT practice test than the PSAT or full length SAT practice. Invested a fair amount of time in ACT prep and scored really well.

I think perhaps having 4 separate sections on the ACT helped because it broke things up more, but who knows. Take a practice of each in 10th, and decide which to concentrate on.
Anonymous
Post 01/09/2020 11:44     Subject: ACT or SAT?
So if a child has low processing speed, they’re better off taking the SAT?
Anonymous
Post 01/09/2020 08:20     Subject: Re:ACT or SAT?
Have them take a practice test of each - you can do them online for free with something like Princeton Review or some tutoring places will offer a free practice test to pitch you for their services.

My DS with ADHD did that last summer (online). Score ranges were pretty similar but he preferred the SAT so prepped for that.

FWIW, the ACT is a much faster paced test so if you can't do the "try both" approach, with ADHD/Anxiety I'd lean toward the SAT.
Anonymous
Post 01/09/2020 08:03     Subject: ACT or SAT?
I'm wondering too!
Anonymous
Post 01/09/2020 08:02     Subject: ACT or SAT?
Which did your ADHD/anxiety average student fare best with? Trying to choose best option to prep for.