Quick Comparison: SAT vs ACT
I'll walk you through everything you need to know about the SAT and ACT exams—how to take them, when forms are released, and what qualifications you need. --- Quick Comparison: SAT vs ACT Feature SAT ACT Conducting Body College Board ACT, Inc. Exam Mode Fully Digital (computer-based at centers) Computer-based or Pen & Paper (your choice) Duration 2 hours 14 minutes 2 hrs 55 min (plus 40 min optional Writing) Sections Reading & Writing, Mathematics English, Math, Reading, Science + optional Writing Score Range 400-1600 1-36 (composite) Test Frequency 8 times a year 7 times a year in India Fee (India) ~$130.98 (approx ₹11,300) $186.50 - $211.50 (depending on sections) 📝 Qualification Requirements (Eligibility) Both exams have very flexible eligibility—this is great news for you! SAT Eligibility · No minimum or maximum age limit · No specific academic percentage required to take the exam · Students from any board (CBSE, ICSE, State Boards, NIOS) are eligible · Typically taken...