Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I'm trying to decide whether to take the SAT or the ACT. Do colleges have a preference for one test over the other? Should I take both just to be safe? Any advice would be appreciated!
Hi there! It's great that you're thinking ahead about your college applications. From my experience with my child's college application process, most colleges in the United States accept both the SAT and the ACT, and they don't have a preference for one over the other. It's really about which test you feel more comfortable with and think you can perform better on. Each test has its own format and style, so I would recommend trying out some practice tests for both to see which one suits you better. If you find that you're scoring similarly on both tests and have the time and resources to take both, it wouldn't hurt to do so. Some students choose to take both tests to demonstrate their abilities in different areas. However, if you feel more confident in one test, it's perfectly fine to focus on that one and submit those scores to colleges. Good luck with your testing and college applications!
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