比较SAT和ACT, 我应该考SAT还是ACT (Should I take the SAT or ACT)
比较SAT和ACT
SAT vs. ACT
所有高中低年级或者高年级的学生花费大量的时间去准备标准化测试是众所周知的事情。申请美国大学的时候，每个人都知道SAT，但是基本没人知道ACT也是一个可以选择并
被广泛认可的考试。实际上，几乎所有你能想到的申请学校都接受它们两个中任何的成绩。当然你可以两个考试都参加，有助于帮助你思考哪个考试对你来说更好更有用。
It’s no secret that high school Juniors and Seniors devote significant time studying for standardized tests. When applying to college in the US, everyone knows the SAT but few mention that the ACT is an alternative that is just as widely recognized. In fact, nearly all the schools that you are thinking of applying to will accept either exam. And while you can take both exams, it is helpful to think early on about which one will be better for you.
快速比较
SAT，包含三个部分（数学，判断性阅读和写作），通常更专注于批判性思维技巧。每个部分800分，总分2400.
ACT，更专注于你在学校学到的知道，包含四个部分（数学，英语，阅读和科学）和一个可选择的写作部分。每一部分36分，成绩实行平均制，满分36分。
A Quick Comparison
The SAT, comprised of three sections (Math, Critical Reading and Writing), generally focuses more on critical thinking skills. Each section is scored out of 800 with a cumulative score out of 2,400.
The ACT on the other hand, focuses more on what you have learned in school and is comprised
of four sections (Math, English, Reading and Science) with an optional Writing section. Each section is scored out of 36 with each section being averaged for an overall score out of 36.
如何决定参加哪一个考试？
1．参加模拟考试。SAT和CAT的网站都提供免费的模拟考试。每项参加至少一个模拟
考试然后比较你的成绩。如果哪个考试成绩明显更好或者你更喜欢哪个考试的形式，那么你应该着重考虑参加这个考试
2.考虑你要申请学校的所有申请人参加SAT和ACT的比例。一般来说，你应该选择大部
分考生都选择参加的考试。但是如果每个考试都有超过30%的学生参加，那么究竟你该
选择哪个考试就无关紧要了。当然你也可以研究一下以往录取学生的SAT和CAT的平均
成绩哪个更低一点。同时你也要知道ACT在美国中部更加普遍，而SAT在东西海岸更为
普遍。所以东西海岸的大学更注重申请者的SAT成绩而中部的学校更重视ACT的成绩。3.有些学校更愿意接受参加写作考试的ACT成绩而不是参加两项学科测试的SAT成绩。
举例说，哥伦比亚大学就会更注重参加写作考试的ACT成绩。这对想要参加更少考试的
学生很有吸引力。当然，确保提前核对学校的要求。
4．SAT更合适于被辅导。无疑有些技巧可以提升你的考试成绩，但我的经验是SAT的考
试技巧更加好用。尤其在中国，对SAT技巧研究更为精通，这将会更容易帮助你提高
SAT成绩。当然，如果你愿意花时间准备任何一个考试，那么你的成绩都将会得到提升。How Should I Decide Which Test to Take?
1.Take practice tests for each exam. Both the SAT and ACT websites offer free practice
exams. Take at least one of each under test conditions then compare your scores. If you do
significantly better on or prefer the format of one exam then that should be a strong
consideration.
2.Look at the proportion of applicants submitting SAT and ACT scores at schools you
are considering applying to. Generally speaking, you should prefer to submit the test that more students submit. However, if more than 30% of applicants submit either exam then it really doesn’t matter which one you submit. You may also find that in comparing the middle 50% of scores for a school’s admitted students that the bar is slightly lower for either the
SAT or ACT. Also keep in mind that the ACT is more common for students in the middle of the US while the SAT is more common on the east and west coasts. So colleges on the coasts are more likely to see applicants with the SAT and those in the middle are more likely to see those with the ACT.
3.Some colleges will accept the ACT with Writing instead of the SAT and two Subject
Tests. For example, Columbia University will waive its two required SAT Subject Tests if a student submits the ACT with Writing. This can be appealing for students who would rather take fewer tests. Although make sure to check the school’s requirements beforehand.
4.SAT tends to be more suitable for coaching. While there are techniques that can help boost
your score on either test, my experience shows this works better on the SAT. Particularly in China, where there is more familiarity with the SAT, you will find it easier to get help on that exam. Of course, if you are willing to put in the time on either exam, you are likely to see an improvement in your score.
Written by Elite College Link (ECL), a Shanghai-based college application consultancy with native-English speaking counselors that graduated from Columbia University, Stanford University, the University of Oxford and the University of Chicago.
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