Should I Take the SAT or ACT? Find out in 9 minutes. (Updated for 2019)

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@samwubeshet4940
@samwubeshet4940 5 жыл бұрын
In other words... take both and pick the one you do best on. Simple
@CollegeAdvisor
@CollegeAdvisor 5 жыл бұрын
That's one way to figure it out! But, if you don't want to waste 8 hours taking practice tests, watch this video and figure which one's best by yourself...
@samwubeshet4940
@samwubeshet4940 5 жыл бұрын
Greg Smith lol I have the SAT next week and I found out that I didn’t do well on the ACT. Should I retake the act if I do well on the sat?
@leslya1683
@leslya1683 5 жыл бұрын
I took both and did the same on both....
@wendysslave1965
@wendysslave1965 4 жыл бұрын
I'm too poor lol
@RaniaHelmy
@RaniaHelmy 4 жыл бұрын
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@tobiog2869
@tobiog2869 5 жыл бұрын
I already got into college, why am I watching this
@green_razor8569
@green_razor8569 5 жыл бұрын
Tobi Og uhhh ... no offense but that’s really strange the minute I’m done with these tests I’m going to try to remove the memories from my brain forever
@bobjones5869
@bobjones5869 5 жыл бұрын
Tobi Og where you going?
@tobiog2869
@tobiog2869 5 жыл бұрын
University of Southern California
@europebasedvlogs1251
@europebasedvlogs1251 5 жыл бұрын
@@tobiog2869good, where did you go there from?
@tobiog2869
@tobiog2869 5 жыл бұрын
EUROPE BASED VLOGS Chicago
@burn_the_bridges
@burn_the_bridges 3 жыл бұрын
SAT :- 60 - 90 seconds per question. Content and Weight of Math Section : - In SAT, the Math Section is worth half of your total score. SAT Questions are quite unlike anything you've seen before in your math classes, in fact they give you a math formula sheet for reference at the beginning of the math section whereas the ACT does not. The absence of a dedicated science section doesn't matter so much because the ACT Science section is like a "Reading Part - II" or like a "Reading with Graphs" section. And the SAT reading section actually includes a fair number of Science Passages with graph analysis. However you are not given as much graph analysis as the ACT. The way the reading section is structured and how questions are asked : - The SAT reading section seems much easier at first glance, and you have almost 90 seconds to answer each question, plus they are asked in a chronological order and there are a lot of Evidence based questions, so it seems like you can just look into the passage and find the answer right there, however the SAT has extremely tricky and unexpected tricks to have you pick the wrong answer, and it takes lots and lots of practice to figure out what these tricks are, and which ones you are susceptible to. If you are a deep concentrator willing to spend long hours analyzing and figuring out things from various perspectives, willing to figure out the SAT's tricks, then you would like to stick to the SAT. ACT :- 36 - 60 seconds per question. Content and Weight of Math Section : - In ACT, it's only worth 1/4th. The ACT however, tests a lot more advanced math topics than the SAT does, like Logarithms, Matrices, and Trigonometry, none of which appear on the SAT, but these questions are much more straightforward and you can just plug and chuck after memorizing a formula. The ACT has a dedicated science section whereas the SAT does not. However, you are not asked explicitly about the contents of Chemistry, Biology or Physics. Instead you are tasked with reading passages and answering questions about what you've read. The way the reading section is structured and how questions are asked : - The ACT Questions are not chronological and rather randomized. The ACT does give you less time to answer each question, but like the math section, they are very straightforward and don't need as much analysis or critical thinking. The ACT is more suitable for you if you are an extremely fast reader who can retain information long term. You might want to take a practice test of both without any prior preparation, it might take hours or destroy a whole weekend, but it is absolutely worth it.
@mrxyz4274
@mrxyz4274 3 жыл бұрын
Omg!! Thank you so much. I am glad to see your comment dude. I am so grateful to you bro. I am currently in class 11th in India and I want to pursue my higher education in USA. I am not an extremely fast reader/writer so, I'll go for SAT. Thanks again.❤️
@burn_the_bridges
@burn_the_bridges 3 жыл бұрын
@@mrxyz4274You're welcome! I'm also in Grade 9 in India, I made this summary from the video! Glad to be of help! ACT is advisable for fast readers/writers.
@mrxyz4274
@mrxyz4274 3 жыл бұрын
@@burn_the_bridges there was a typo. I am not Extremely fast reader/writer so I'll go for SAT
@burn_the_bridges
@burn_the_bridges 3 жыл бұрын
@@mrxyz4274 Sure! All the best on that! You'll do an amazing job with some effort!
@mrxyz4274
@mrxyz4274 3 жыл бұрын
@@burn_the_bridges Thanks brother!! Means a lot❤️
@gabestewart-guido8299
@gabestewart-guido8299 5 жыл бұрын
Standardized tests are amazing!(said no one ever)
@josephlucas7083
@josephlucas7083 4 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@yankees2864
@yankees2864 4 жыл бұрын
I took the ACT’s and thank god I did. I would have plummeted without a calculator on the sat section, but the act does accept it, and that saved my butt.
@madisonl.607
@madisonl.607 3 жыл бұрын
what type of math content was found in the act, and which math content did you struggle with the most?
@piyushmaan8888
@piyushmaan8888 5 жыл бұрын
Tomorrow is my SAT, and Im watching this now!
@WeloveBooh
@WeloveBooh 4 жыл бұрын
How did it go?
@skttlz5410
@skttlz5410 3 жыл бұрын
@@WeloveBooh 1600 easy no 🧢
@orgen666
@orgen666 4 жыл бұрын
From personal experience, if ur fast, either is fine. If ur slow, DO THE SAT!!!
@saroman325moon2
@saroman325moon2 3 жыл бұрын
im slow but I found that the act is easier
@cagataykaydr3015
@cagataykaydr3015 3 жыл бұрын
@@saroman325moon2 Yes, i think ACT is easier than SAT. But I'll have to improve my understanding skills, because English is not my native language lol. Do you have any suggestion btw
@zeycan05
@zeycan05 3 жыл бұрын
@@cagataykaydr3015 aynı sorun bende de var👍🏻
@cagataykaydr3015
@cagataykaydr3015 3 жыл бұрын
@@zeycan05 Aaa Türkiye'den ACT'ye hazırlanan biri :D çok sevindim bak. Ben de arkadaşlarımı ikna etmeye çalışıyordum böyle bir sınav var, bizim burdaki sınavdan kat kat daha iyi falan diye :) belki birbirimize yardım edebiliriz, ben email'imi bırakayım belki konuşmak istersin. Sınav konusunda olur, sadece konuşmak için de olur :D cagataykaydir@gmail.com
@zeycan05
@zeycan05 3 жыл бұрын
@@cagataykaydr3015 aa merhaba kusura bakma, yeni gördüm .Teşekkür ederim :)) irtibata geçeriz
@SouryaBiswas-qs9xw
@SouryaBiswas-qs9xw 5 жыл бұрын
It's a common problem with junior year and high school students that whether to take SAT or ACT. But after watching this video one could easily make the decision, so thanks man for helping us out all the time.
@popsandpokemon4838
@popsandpokemon4838 5 жыл бұрын
I prefer the SAT. Felt less rushed
@CollegeAdvisor
@CollegeAdvisor 5 жыл бұрын
I prefer the SAT too, and ended up taking it instead of the ACT.
@RaniaHelmy
@RaniaHelmy 4 жыл бұрын
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@P76-f9w
@P76-f9w 4 жыл бұрын
I prefer the SAT too. ACT might be a tad bit easier on reading/writing but I’m not that fast 😭
@persephone9307
@persephone9307 3 жыл бұрын
We only have ACT at my school..😓
@trillsam7726
@trillsam7726 3 жыл бұрын
@@persephone9307 that’s tuff
@tinytuzi8167
@tinytuzi8167 5 жыл бұрын
I always thought I was going to do the ACT but after I watched this video I’m leaning towards the taking SAT. Thanks for the great information I appreciate it very much.
@balfantz
@balfantz 5 жыл бұрын
if you are a slow reader, sat is the way to go
@juanramirez1568
@juanramirez1568 5 жыл бұрын
Love you dude. Thank you for this information. Took the ACT in high school and got an embarrassing 14. My priorities weren't the same as they are now. Long story short, joined the military, been in 4 years and I'm trying to become an officer which tasks me with enrolling into school again through a rigorous nursing program that pays you full time and pays your degree. Only challenge is that I now need a 28. So here I am looking at your videos to better my chances. I will be taking the SAT this time arround.
@rodm8113
@rodm8113 4 жыл бұрын
go WOCS
@nicenice8143
@nicenice8143 5 жыл бұрын
I'm taking the ACT but I'm regretting it after watching this video cause the SAT seems better for me... man! thanks for the information Greg!
@mimiflower8500
@mimiflower8500 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for helping my daughter to choose she was confused about ACT n SAT after watching this video she decided to go with SAT thx😊good luck to all of you 👍
@kaichen1707
@kaichen1707 5 жыл бұрын
Just received your checklist! It is extremely helpful!
@CollegeAdvisor
@CollegeAdvisor 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Hope it's useful to you.
@firstlast7994
@firstlast7994 5 жыл бұрын
@@CollegeAdvisor I subscribed to the link, but how do I see the checklist?
@purvitpatel7312
@purvitpatel7312 5 жыл бұрын
@@CollegeAdvisor I havent gotten it either
@RaniaHelmy
@RaniaHelmy 4 жыл бұрын
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@arnavkejriwal3139
@arnavkejriwal3139 4 жыл бұрын
@@CollegeAdvisor How to get the checklist?
@IslamicIns1ghts
@IslamicIns1ghts 5 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad I found your channel! Please keep making amazing content to prep for college.
@CollegeAdvisor
@CollegeAdvisor 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I sure will! Be sure to share this channel with your friends if you found it helpful!
@charlottejunior9492
@charlottejunior9492 5 жыл бұрын
Starts at 2:37 thank me later
@4yush656
@4yush656 4 жыл бұрын
Charlotte Junior I like people like you
@kingj6891
@kingj6891 4 жыл бұрын
4yush me too
@tapinntwin
@tapinntwin 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@remasalhawari8077
@remasalhawari8077 4 жыл бұрын
Thank u bruh lmao
@RaniaHelmy
@RaniaHelmy 4 жыл бұрын
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@egloodude9550
@egloodude9550 5 жыл бұрын
Even when taking the PSAT I felt rushed in some sections and had up to an extra 7 minutes in other sections. 😀😂
@junnanshimizu7673
@junnanshimizu7673 5 жыл бұрын
My school provides a Pre ACT and Pre SAT and I GOT THE SAME SCORE PERCENTAGE WISE
@deadly-roblox3101
@deadly-roblox3101 5 жыл бұрын
Then ACT, universities like it a bit more
@mdyeasin2517
@mdyeasin2517 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Smith. these help me a lot to understand of difference and which is better for me.
@frodobaggins3232
@frodobaggins3232 4 жыл бұрын
This has really helped me so much, thank you.
@zeyuwang2944
@zeyuwang2944 5 жыл бұрын
Greg my man you wanna do a vid about how to get 4.0 GPA in college undergrad? --- ur fan Henry
@CollegeAdvisor
@CollegeAdvisor 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! That could be a good idea!
@EggwithSubscribers-mz9du
@EggwithSubscribers-mz9du 4 жыл бұрын
Greg Smith what did u get
@Park-xk6fy
@Park-xk6fy 5 жыл бұрын
Greg you are the legend thank you
@CollegeAdvisor
@CollegeAdvisor 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Park!
@Park-xk6fy
@Park-xk6fy 5 жыл бұрын
@@CollegeAdvisor hey Greg how about giving advices of ap classes that you have taken? Its ap test season, which i think will have high demand.
@raiyaanshaik2002
@raiyaanshaik2002 5 жыл бұрын
Another great video, thanks Greg.
@CollegeAdvisor
@CollegeAdvisor 5 жыл бұрын
Very welcome!
@alexkim3084
@alexkim3084 5 жыл бұрын
Is it easier to switch from SAT to ACT or to switch from ACT to SAT
@CollegeAdvisor
@CollegeAdvisor 5 жыл бұрын
Good question! This will depend a lot on your particular strengths. If you are more suited to the ACT, for example, switching to the SAT will be hard. But then again, if you’re good at the ACT, why switch in the first place?
@danielstone5810
@danielstone5810 5 жыл бұрын
I took ACT last year and got 33. Just took SAT, got 1490, which is equivalent to what I got on ACT. Soooo. . . About the same. However ACT to SAT is nice cus the time pressure is much more nice on SAT than ACT. Btw, do you guys think that 2 incorrect questions on SAT Reading and Writing section can cost you 70 points on Reading and Writing section score? Cus that's what happened to me 😲
@alexkim3084
@alexkim3084 5 жыл бұрын
Daniel Stone nice job getting a 33 My goal is 33 and above
@huanfaulkner5593
@huanfaulkner5593 5 жыл бұрын
@@CollegeAdvisor am form the Caribbean region, do act give range 1 to 5 ?
@abdelrahmanajlan8537
@abdelrahmanajlan8537 4 жыл бұрын
You are amazing Thank you for your great work
@mashingwachine1342
@mashingwachine1342 5 жыл бұрын
😥 My skills are equally spread out on both...
@someperson5137
@someperson5137 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! You probably saved me from doing both. I’ll take the SAT
@thedukeoflegends1981
@thedukeoflegends1981 4 жыл бұрын
Me too, how did you do?
@katarinamunster8225
@katarinamunster8225 5 жыл бұрын
Your Videos Are really helpful !!
@CollegeAdvisor
@CollegeAdvisor 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Katarina!
@saintwill4855
@saintwill4855 5 жыл бұрын
i got a 31 on the ACT last year as an 8th grader
@tiana1736
@tiana1736 5 жыл бұрын
Howwww any tips?
@saintwill4855
@saintwill4855 5 жыл бұрын
@@tiana1736 I did some practice tests but really all my improvement came in a strategy change for the English portion. I took it on a bit better (shortest answer is typically right in first section) and being more efficient in reading. For the math section, I have been doing extra math classes in the mornings/afternoons for the past few years, so that helped a lot.
@Youtubespamm2
@Youtubespamm2 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 💙❤️
@balrajvishnu
@balrajvishnu 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome, you are such a great kid and keep doing the awesome work that will help students
@btranajajaja
@btranajajaja 5 жыл бұрын
I got a 29 on the practice ACT and a 1200 on the PSAT... i still bought SAT prep books
@MattBriggsTV
@MattBriggsTV 4 жыл бұрын
1200 psat isn't an insane score
@btranajajaja
@btranajajaja 4 жыл бұрын
SMCheeto exactly why I shouldn’t have bought sat books instead of act books lol
@muhammadarbazkhan9085
@muhammadarbazkhan9085 3 жыл бұрын
Explained quite volubly & eloquently! I learned sufficiently, I guess, like SAT for pacing, ACT for Reading & Mathematics & Science - cumulatively ACT... Thanks!..
@nalinipatil4728
@nalinipatil4728 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all the information. Could you please send me the complete college admission checklist? I have subscribed.
@farouku5334
@farouku5334 5 жыл бұрын
thanks for this greg
@CollegeAdvisor
@CollegeAdvisor 5 жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome!
@checkmate1284
@checkmate1284 Жыл бұрын
I just took both with no prep and picked the better score.
@rafy4287
@rafy4287 4 жыл бұрын
I am really appreciate with this video
@ignacioramirez6477
@ignacioramirez6477 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks you did a great job. and powerful video.
@taihatranduc8613
@taihatranduc8613 5 жыл бұрын
oh my god. You are so helpful. thank you so much
@satyam8559
@satyam8559 4 жыл бұрын
Superb explanation
@toromium6798
@toromium6798 5 жыл бұрын
A very informal video, keep up the great work! also, the video quality just keeps getting better!
@CollegeAdvisor
@CollegeAdvisor 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Victoria!
@abot4750
@abot4750 5 жыл бұрын
toromium Informative*
@dramaqueen9814
@dramaqueen9814 5 жыл бұрын
I'm in 8th grade and I'm already trying to figure out how to get into college which I don't think thats bad
@kaikyscot6968
@kaikyscot6968 4 жыл бұрын
Nah it's not bad...some kids in my country start at 6th
@__username1
@__username1 2 жыл бұрын
I've been looking for copper but found gold. It is really useful infomation.
@user-vu9mk1sx7u
@user-vu9mk1sx7u 5 жыл бұрын
So the ACT sounds harder than the SAT
@corinah.cortes3899
@corinah.cortes3899 5 жыл бұрын
You got a new Subscriber 🔔 I really love this video. Thanks bro, I just finished my Junior year, and now I'm worry about all the tests and applications for Colleges and financial aid.
@komronspage
@komronspage 5 жыл бұрын
Greg bro u r doing well but i would suggest u to do some videos for foreign applicants please: what scores are good for them;financial aid;scholarships etc
@CollegeAdvisor
@CollegeAdvisor 5 жыл бұрын
Good idea!
@komronspage
@komronspage 5 жыл бұрын
will wait it man
@balfantz
@balfantz 5 жыл бұрын
i disagree at 6:12. some act science questions, though very few, ask explicitly about things learned in entry level science classes.
@emilyrose2258
@emilyrose2258 2 жыл бұрын
facts, especially cause the last few times I've taken it, there's always been a pH question and an outside info question on chemistry
@amalayah637
@amalayah637 5 жыл бұрын
I’m in 9th grade, I shouldn’t be too worried about this right now. But I think I’ll choose SAT mostly because of the extra time, which is huge because when I’m rushed, I get very bad anxiety and do badly.
@sara-eg2sh
@sara-eg2sh 2 жыл бұрын
its been three years! which one did u go with?
@amalayah637
@amalayah637 2 жыл бұрын
@@sara-eg2sh omg I remember writing this. I went with the ACT!
@sara-eg2sh
@sara-eg2sh 2 жыл бұрын
@@amalayah637 ahh thank you so much for responding! how did it go?
@amalayah637
@amalayah637 2 жыл бұрын
@@sara-eg2sh ngl the math portion was kind of hard, and I got an average score but the school I got into is test optional , so I’m glad
@sara-eg2sh
@sara-eg2sh 2 жыл бұрын
@@amalayah637 thats great!!! so glad you were able to get a pretty good score and into the school you wanted to get into! congrats, again!
@tiannah7049
@tiannah7049 5 жыл бұрын
Dear Greg I need your help. I am a 15 year old (in grade 9) in the Caribbean and at my school you graduate in grade 11 and can reapply for grade 12 but since I have no desire to study there, I have decided against it. I wish to study in the US and I plan on taking the SAT next year july/August. Can I apply for university the first term of 11th grade or do I need to wait until I graduate? Will not going to 12th grade put me at a disadvantage? I am extremly confused... please help.
@lavenderastro6864
@lavenderastro6864 5 жыл бұрын
You can apply with 11th grade final result
@phil-jaywhyte6503
@phil-jaywhyte6503 4 жыл бұрын
I can help with this. I'm from Jamaica. I think it depends on what you want to do. some colleges would rather you have CAPE, but if you think you're ready for college with just CXCs, I say go for it. Try to get a good SAT score, so that you can get scholarships. :) common app opens in august.
@tiannah7049
@tiannah7049 4 жыл бұрын
@@phil-jaywhyte6503 thank uuu
@phil-jaywhyte6503
@phil-jaywhyte6503 4 жыл бұрын
@@tiannah7049 you're welcome. if u need any more information, feel free to ask. u can comment under this if you need any more help, then ill give u my email address. believe me, i know the struggle.
@irtikafairuz9339
@irtikafairuz9339 4 жыл бұрын
Hi there,i am from Bangladesh ! I've got no idea about SAT & Universities .Can you please help me ?
@kellythomas7963
@kellythomas7963 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you - very hepful
@huong8143
@huong8143 5 жыл бұрын
your was really helpful thanks
@hayderxyz0
@hayderxyz0 3 ай бұрын
thank you
@stacyfamily
@stacyfamily 4 жыл бұрын
My Pre-sat: below average than other students Other students: +800 [redacted] I gained new insights and am ready to execute my tech ideas... Scores and grades could mean success depending on your interpretation if you want to be an engineer, scientist, astronomer, doctor, lawyer etc. but I want to be in control of my life.
@AnirudhGanesh23
@AnirudhGanesh23 4 жыл бұрын
You're just dumb lol. Are you going to tell the colleges you applied to saying all this lol.
@stacyfamily
@stacyfamily 4 жыл бұрын
​@@AnirudhGanesh23 Of course not, this is me saying the educational system is bad, sat scores determine speed and memory mostly, computers are speed quadrillions of times faster with better memory, everyone has their own opinions and I say I don't want to be competing with a robot... Cause that whats happening! Sat or pre-sat has a timer but as people, timers make us anxious. It tests your memorization and application on math and ela which is good! But I don't like the timer. And most of this math can be computed via computers, I even use grammarly cause my English writing is terrible. This comment I made is over exaggerated, I just got perspective my curiosity has gave me new sights. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZzTmGCii7x_mKc
@llexcusesll7933
@llexcusesll7933 3 жыл бұрын
@@AnirudhGanesh23 so since when did a test determine how smart you are
@arjinajana2459
@arjinajana2459 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you❤❤
@Hateem_Shahid
@Hateem_Shahid 2 жыл бұрын
Does ACT requires bio, asking this cause I’m CS student actually.
@makotoseto6376
@makotoseto6376 4 жыл бұрын
Before watching this, im guessing SAT is better because i see three videos about the SAT from you.
@e4stark
@e4stark 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@AnkiPulido
@AnkiPulido 5 жыл бұрын
I am an International student and in my city only offer the SAT, but I feel that I could have a better score in the ACT.
@josephdahdouh2725
@josephdahdouh2725 5 жыл бұрын
Same
@davontawilliams3958
@davontawilliams3958 2 жыл бұрын
My SAT score was a 810 💀💀💀
@samuelroberts8449
@samuelroberts8449 5 жыл бұрын
Here’s a question, how good do you have to be at a sport like track to get into a great college
@CollegeAdvisor
@CollegeAdvisor 5 жыл бұрын
You have to be quite good to be recruited, and you’ll be expected to run track in college as well.
@samuelroberts8449
@samuelroberts8449 5 жыл бұрын
Greg Smith so that would mean something like winning states and also if I ended up running At that college would that prohibit me from practice if a career in scientific field?
@ryanclarkson3888
@ryanclarkson3888 5 жыл бұрын
Samuel Roberts no it would no prohibit that at all. And to give insight as to how good you would need to be to run track in college for 100M you would need to be at or below 11.5
@CoachHallWrites
@CoachHallWrites 5 жыл бұрын
Compare your current times or distances to what the athletes from that college do. Usually you need to be one of the top athletes in your state to be recruited by top schools. Typically college athletes get a lot of support to balance class and practice (not just in DI schools either.) It is a big commitment, but it’s fun. I threw shot put for a DIII school and loved it. Got a DI offer, but there was too much pressure to be a perfect athlete, and I was already dealing with an injury.
@samuelroberts8449
@samuelroberts8449 5 жыл бұрын
Coach Hall well that’s good for me I’m already top in the state in almost all distance events for middle school.
@strawngheld
@strawngheld 3 жыл бұрын
Now, SAT are cancelled in the US boi. Sad times bro...
@quinnhall9098
@quinnhall9098 5 жыл бұрын
Science part of the ACT is a killer
@dontreadmyprofilepicture9841
@dontreadmyprofilepicture9841 5 жыл бұрын
That’s so tru. I’m averaging a 35 on Math, ELA, and reading, and abt a 29 on Science. I’m just watching tip videos to get my score up but the time gets me
@Daniel15768
@Daniel15768 2 жыл бұрын
So he’s saying sending both dat and act is like sending one test that says I’m smart and then sending another test that does the exact same thing just a different test
@glleboy2233
@glleboy2233 5 жыл бұрын
I’ve been practicing for the sat for a while now I idk if I’ve been doing it wrong the whole time. For the amount of time I’ve been studying for the SAT I’m not doing as good as I want and it’s extremely demotivating. I think I might just try out the act.
@mythicallegendxoxo2715
@mythicallegendxoxo2715 Жыл бұрын
I’m in the same situation now I’m not improving in the sat and not sure what else to do. Did the act help?
@glleboy2233
@glleboy2233 Жыл бұрын
@@mythicallegendxoxo2715 damn this comment is a throw back. This was 3 years ago lol. I ended up doing better in the act although my grade was still low. I managed to get into one of my top schools which was penn state with a pretty low act. My high gpa and AP classes is pretty much what helped me get into most the schools I applied to. But my advice to you would to be take both. And PRACTICE I really didn’t really how important it was to practice. The grade u want might seem unattainable at times but it’s so much easier than you thing just keep practicing, u have to take the hard route and just four e your self to do what’s right and ignore the distractions. You will thank yourself later.
@bball_ontop
@bball_ontop 3 жыл бұрын
I'm gonna take the SAT because I'm not fast when it comes to test questions :)
@vithalgoel3937
@vithalgoel3937 4 жыл бұрын
Well, I got the same score on both diagnostic tests and I just don't know which one to take. I am perplexed
@jayyli7204
@jayyli7204 3 жыл бұрын
My school just sign me up for sat. I wish I had the option to take act prep
@unnati7039
@unnati7039 5 жыл бұрын
Have you made a video on your extracurricular activities?
@CollegeAdvisor
@CollegeAdvisor 5 жыл бұрын
I have made a few videos about extracurricular activities, head to my channel to check them out!
@marcostanco8795
@marcostanco8795 5 жыл бұрын
i got a 1300 on my SAT and a 33 on my ACT.
@amalayah637
@amalayah637 5 жыл бұрын
Marco Stanco 33? Wow that’s amazing, I wonder how you did it.
@marcostanco8795
@marcostanco8795 5 жыл бұрын
thanks. i’m actually retaking it in october to get a 34. my SAT did not go well for me because i was not feeling well during the first section and almost left the test completely bc of it, but i stayed and ended up getting like 20 reading questions wrong because i couldn’t focus bc my stomach hurt so bad
@amalayah637
@amalayah637 5 жыл бұрын
Marco Stanco Oh damn, that sucks. I hope you do great this time!
@gvd72
@gvd72 5 жыл бұрын
Marco Stanco You didn’t answer his question lol
@andrewthomas4941
@andrewthomas4941 4 жыл бұрын
What if I have a 4.0 gpa and a low sat score will I still get into a top school?
@briannabent4589
@briannabent4589 5 жыл бұрын
suppose u dont wanna put your eggs in one basket so you have to do both
@SatansBoss
@SatansBoss 4 жыл бұрын
where can i find the newsletter u were talkin bout?
@suryapasupuleti60
@suryapasupuleti60 4 жыл бұрын
If you have want to apply for ivy leagues can you just take the sat and be done with it. Cause I just got my sat results and I got 1560.
@Koushik657
@Koushik657 5 жыл бұрын
you give me some good information which would help people
@CollegeAdvisor
@CollegeAdvisor 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Raj!
@Ryan-fv9uq
@Ryan-fv9uq 2 жыл бұрын
I need a score of 26 and 620 on the math portion of the act and sat for the college major I want so imma take both just incase I fail one
@zacharyquinn2144
@zacharyquinn2144 5 жыл бұрын
I've been studying so hard for the ACT for months and have improved my score by several points but I can never get into the high 20's or 30's and it's always because I run out of time!! Do you suggest that I put all that hard studying behind me from the ACT and see if I can do better on the SAT? Are the tests similar enough that the content that I studied for the ACT will transfer over to the SAT? Perhaps I should take a practice test for the SAT to see what score I get and move on from there
@llrated1238
@llrated1238 3 жыл бұрын
I am a high school student and have a 3.6 gpa but I have always done terrible on standardized tests practices or any test and I really don’t want to do either but I want to become an engineer so do I need to do either to make it?
@sr-ku7ix
@sr-ku7ix 3 жыл бұрын
no you don’t need them they just help your application! :) have good extracurriculars and rec letters
@llrated1238
@llrated1238 3 жыл бұрын
@@sr-ku7ix huh I have never done sports or extracurriculars so ig ima just drop out
@BeeArtsSE
@BeeArtsSE 5 жыл бұрын
I know you don’t attend one, but can you make a video about Art School? Maybe like the differences or things you might need to know for it? Why you should or shouldn’t go to an Art School?
@henryhuang9654
@henryhuang9654 4 жыл бұрын
how can i get the email newsletter??
@juniorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
@juniorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr 3 жыл бұрын
To summarise, SAT is much easier and straightforward than the ACT
@Motivational_advicesforsuccess
@Motivational_advicesforsuccess 4 жыл бұрын
I have a question.............should we take the sat with essay? b/ce I've seen on the internet that most universities doest require students to submit sat essay
@rihohitosugi8037
@rihohitosugi8037 4 жыл бұрын
But Sophia Uni in Tokyo requires both the SAT and the ACT next year...
@boeinginfinity777
@boeinginfinity777 2 жыл бұрын
Hello CollegeAdvisor, if you don't mind, what is your SAT score that got you into Princeton University? I personally prefer the ACT and ACT is very straightforward, easy to improve over a 35.
@chandrashekharsrivastava6873
@chandrashekharsrivastava6873 4 жыл бұрын
If you are not in north America just take SAT
@aerookz
@aerookz 5 жыл бұрын
wait so you cant take both?
@eriley7809
@eriley7809 4 жыл бұрын
He makes good points but god damn can’t you do all the advertisements at the end and shorten the introduction? *I* want to get to the “meat”
@Adehasswagg
@Adehasswagg 3 жыл бұрын
So does it matter whether or not which Act test you take? If you take only ACT reading is that good enough.
@CollegeAdvisor
@CollegeAdvisor 3 жыл бұрын
The ACT itself is all 4 sections at once so you can’t just take one subject. Hope that helps!
@orthodoxNPC
@orthodoxNPC Жыл бұрын
score high on SAT/ACT so you can impress the HR wimp who's too scared to fail in business.
@illegitimateotaku794
@illegitimateotaku794 4 жыл бұрын
Hold on. I'm an international applicant from the UK. I'm in my last year of college (last year of high school for Americans). I dropped all core subjects in my country and I'm doing English Literature, Politcs and Religious Studies. Will I be expected to do maths in the SATs and ACTs?
@amaniahmad5642
@amaniahmad5642 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, both the ACT and the SAT have mathematics sections in the exams. However, it’s not very advanced mathematics and as long as you know algebra 1, algebra 2, and geometry/trig you’ll be good
@illegitimateotaku794
@illegitimateotaku794 4 жыл бұрын
@@amaniahmad5642 Thanks :)
@marcuscheung5025
@marcuscheung5025 5 жыл бұрын
A question: How much do I need on the SAT to be considered a competitive international applicant applying for CS In top 30 universities?
@CollegeAdvisor
@CollegeAdvisor 5 жыл бұрын
I would suggest 1500+. If possible, 1530-1550+
@marcuscheung5025
@marcuscheung5025 5 жыл бұрын
Greg Smith thank you so much
@CoachHallWrites
@CoachHallWrites 5 жыл бұрын
For a top college, 1500 or 1550. CS is a really competitive field. For other majors, you might need a 1400, but CS is highly competitive, international student or not.
@spencermacleay2526
@spencermacleay2526 5 жыл бұрын
Hey Greg if there is a way to contact you on a pretty personal question I’ve been stressing about I could use your help. I’ve been watching your videos for quite a long time and haven’t found the answer.
@adhusain0
@adhusain0 3 жыл бұрын
can I have some tip for my essay
@aurindomghosh537
@aurindomghosh537 3 жыл бұрын
hey bro can you please send "the complete college application checklist" link i have tried to search it on the website but i am unable to find it so please send me the link for that
@darkgolden7069
@darkgolden7069 3 жыл бұрын
What about International student?? Do we also have to do ACT. Even, If we get good score in 10 grade.
@tanaydoppalapudi7367
@tanaydoppalapudi7367 3 жыл бұрын
This question may be a bit off-topic from the video, but should I take the essay/writing portion of the act/sat as well?
@faysalhabib9196
@faysalhabib9196 5 жыл бұрын
I need the PDF
@tasmihimunmun8060
@tasmihimunmun8060 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, your videos are really helpful....☺☺☺
@Camoroy0400
@Camoroy0400 3 жыл бұрын
Wait, does every public colleges requires a SAT/ACT score since we are still in a pandemic-like situation from Covid?
@okaka5134
@okaka5134 4 жыл бұрын
I hate maths and I'm not good at it too so which one should I take? And is it going to be useful if I want to become android developer?
@dionnac344
@dionnac344 4 жыл бұрын
i think ACT
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