ACT The American College Testing Program ACT Registration ACT Calendar ACT FAQS Send Your Score OHHS ACT Code: #054-316 SAT The College Board SAT Registration SAT Calendar SAT FAQS Send Your Score OHHSSAT Code: #054-316 ACT and SAT Comparison Information Encarta SAT-ACT Prep Scholarships Sparknotes ACT SAT Test Length 3 hours, 25 minutes (including the 30-minute optional Writing Test) 3 hours, 45 minutes Test Structure 4 Test Sections (5 with the optional Writing Test): English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing (Optional), Experimental Test (sometimes added and clearly labeled) 10 Sections: 3 Critical Reading, 3 Math, 3 Writing (including the Essay), 1 Experimental (unscored but included as a regular section) » Reading Reading Comprehension: 4 passages with 10 questions per passage Reading Comprehension: short and long passages with questions Sentence Completion » Math Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, algebra II, and trigonometry Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and algebra II » Science Analysis, interpretation, evaluation, basic content, and problem solving Science not included » Essay Last thing you do (optional): 30 minutes Not included in composite score Topic of importance to high school students First thing you do: 25 minutes Factored into overall score More abstract topic (vs. ACT) Scoring Composite score of 1-36, based on average of scores from 4 tests 4 scores of 1-36 for each test Plus optional Writing Test Score of 0-12 Total score out of 600-2400, based on adding scores from 3 subjects 3 scores of 200-800 for each subject Score of 0-12 for the Essay Wrong Answer Penalty No penalty for wrong answers. ¼ point subtracted for each wrong answer. (except for Math Grid-In questions) Sending Score History You decide which score is sent. Beginning with Class of 2010, you decide which test score is sent. Test Contact Information ACT, Inc. 1-319-337-1000 actstudent.org The College Board 1-866-756-7346 collegeboard.com PSAT My College QuickStart