One of the questions that students and parents ask most frequently is: how do the SAT and the ACT compare and/or differ? The ways in which the tests are scored and they way in which questions are posed differ between the two tests. Also, the ACT combines a science test in the composite score. Students who are particularly strong in science, in particular, might want to consider taking the ACT. Also,...

In March 2009, The College Board launched the “Score Choice” program. “Under Score Choice, students can choose their best overall SAT sitting to send to colleges, but they will not be able to mix and match scores from different sittings. (Each sitting includes tests in critical reading, mathematics and writing, with a top score of 800 in each area.)” (NY Times, December 30,...