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Students from all over the world visited Aimhigh, and after the special classes, a large number of students scored more than 30 points. The students with the greatest improvement in grades achieved 9 points by scoring the full score in every area.Short-term high score ACT exam preparation
The ACT is the main entrance admission format as same as SAT, with a total score of 36 out of a total of 4 points in English, mathematics, reading, and science reasoning. When preparing for US college entrance examinations, the higher the ACT score, the greater the choice of supporting universities. Our high-score strategy program based on the individual’s current stage is that raises the average score of 5 to 8 with the goal of achieving high scores in all area of ACT.ACT exam preparation course is recommended for students like this!
We provide an “Intensive Concentration Plan” for the ACT exam date for students who need to have their exam days in advance and who need to supplement the vulnerability. By solving a wide range of questions, students fully learn the types of problems and solutions that are frequently encountered, and thoroughly prepare them for actual practice.
I NEW SAT Information
1. Old SAT vs. New SAT (2016)
– Get an overview of how the new SAT differs from the one students took before March 2016. The first table compares the major features. The second table compares the number of items and testing times in each part.
Old SAT |
New SAT |
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Scoring |
600 – 2400 | 400 – 1600 Subscore and Cross-test
Scores available |
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Timing |
3 Hours 45 Minutes |
3 Hours (+50 minute optional essay) |
| Sections | · Critical Reading: 200-800
· Writing: 200-800 · Math: 200-800 · Essay (included in Writing score) |
· Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-800 · Math: 200-800 · Optional Essay (separately scored) |
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Guessing Penalty |
1/4 guessing penalty |
no guessing penalty |
| Format | Available in print |
Available in print or on computer |
2. Major Features Compared
Comparison of the Major Features: Pre-March-2016 SAT and New SAT |
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Pre-March-2016 SAT |
New SAT |
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Total Testing Time |
3 hours and 45 minutes |
3 hours (plus 50 minutes for the Essay [optional]) |
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Components |
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Important Features |
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Essay |
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Score Reporting |
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| Subscore Reporting | None |
Subscores for every test, providing added insight for students, parents, admission officers, educators, and counselors |
3. Test Length and Timing Compared
Comparison of Test Length and Timing: Pre-March-2016 SAT and New SAT |
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Pre-March-2016 SAT |
New SAT |
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Component |
Time Allotted (min.) | Number of Questions/ Tasks | Component | Time Allotted (min.) |
Number of Questions/ Tasks |
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Critical Reading |
70 | 67 | Reading | 65 |
52 |
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Writing |
60 | 49 | Writing and Language | 35 |
44 |
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Essay |
25 | 1 | Essay (optional) | 50 |
1 |
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Mathematics |
70 | 54 | Math | 80 |
58 |
| Total |
225 |
171 | Total | 180 (230 with Essay) |
154 (155 with Essay) |
4. New SAT Structure
– Taking the SAT is the best way to show colleges you have the skills and knowledge they want most. Find out how the new SAT, launching in March, compares to the ACT.
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing |
Math |
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Sections |
· 65-minute Reading section
· 35-minute Writing and Language section |
· 25-minute No Calculator section
· 55-minute Calculator section |
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Questions |
· 52 Questions (Reading)
· 44 Questions (Writing and Language) |
· 20 Questions (No Calculator)
· 38 Questions (Calculator) |
| Score Range | 200-800 |
200-800 |
Test Snapshot |
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Features |
New SAT |
ACT |
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Widely accepted |
All U.S. colleges |
Almost all U.S. colleges |
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Major redesign |
2016 SAT is based on the latest research on the skills colleges value most. |
No recent significant revisions. |
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Tests the vocabulary you’ll use |
Yes |
Yes |
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Everyday math formulas provided |
Yes |
No |
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Essay is optional |
Yes |
Yes |
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Penalty for guessing |
No |
No |
Free Practice |
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| Resources | New SAT |
ACT |
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Free daily practice questions |
Yes, the free mobile app, Daily Practice for the New SAT. |
Yes |
| Free comprehensive test practice | Yes, through Khan Academy®, with over 4,000 questions and video lessons. |
No |
| Free, downloadable practice tests |
Yes |
No |
| Mobile app that instantly scores paper tests | Yes, Daily Practice for the New SAT. |
No |
Flexibility |
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| Schedule | New SAT |
ACT |
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Test days |
7 times a year |
6 times a year |
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Regular registration deadline |
About 4 weeks before test day. You pay a late fee for registering later. | About 5 weeks before test day. You pay a late fee for registering later. | |
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Late registration closes |
About 11 days before test day |
20+ days before test day |
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Fee Waivers |
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| Benefits and Rules | New SAT |
ACT |
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Test fees waived for eligible students |
Yes |
Yes |
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Waivers cover late fees |
Yes |
No |
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Four college application fee waivers sent directly to eligible students |
Yes |
No |
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Test Format |
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| Structure and Timing | New SAT |
ACT |
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Testing time |
3 hours + 50-minute essay (optional) |
2 hours 55 minutes + 40-minute essay (optional) |
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Structure |
3 tests + optional essay |
4 tests + optional writing test |
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Number of questions |
154 |
215 |
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Time per question |
1 minute, 10 seconds |
49 seconds |
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Score range |
Composite 400–1600 (SAT Essay: reported in 3 dimensions, each 2–8) |
Composite 1–36 (writing domain scores: 2–12) |
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Test length and timing |
Reading Test 65 minutes 52 questions
Writing and Language Test 35 minutes 44 questions Math Test 80 minutes 58 questions |
Reading Test 35 minutes 40 questions English Test 45 minutes 75 questions Math Test 60 minutes 60 questions Science Test 35 minutes 40 questions |
II ACT Information
1. What is the ACT?
– The ACT exam, or American College Test, is a national standardized test that serves as a measurement of aptitude and critical thinking. Colleges and universities in the United States carefully review exam results when admitting students to schools. ACT scores are an important factor of consderation. Therefore, performing well on the ACT is a key component to your future.
2. Time Schedule
Section |
Number of Questions |
Time Allotted |
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English |
75 questions | 45 minutes |
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Mathematics |
60 questions |
60 minutes |
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Reading |
40 questions |
35 minutes |
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Science |
40 questions |
35 minutes |
| Writing (Optional) | 1 prompt |
30 minutes |
3. Question Content
– What is the ACT really and what kind of skills are required? The required skills vary according to section.
- English – This section primarily tests grammar & usage, punctuation, sentence structure, strategy, organization, and style.
- Mathematics – Some subjects reviewed in this section include pre-algebra, elementary algebra, intermediate algebra, coordinate geometry, plane geometry, and trigonometry.
- Reading – This section of the exam challenges reading comprehension based on question content. Just as with the other sections of the exam, you must deduce based on the information provided.
- Science – The science portion of the test challenges interpretation, analysis, evaluation, reasoning, and problem solving.
- Writing – The writing section tests just that: writing skills. It will test your ability to create and defend an argument in a clear and concise manner.