What is the act and sat?

They are two college entrance exams that measure a student's knowledge and skill set related to college readiness and success. They are mostly used for students planning to attend a 4-year college or university since schools look at these scores for admissions. All students can take this test, including those planning to attend a community college or trade school.

which one do i need? what's the difference?

Colleges and universities do not have a preference towards either test so the choice is yours. You just need one test score to submit for those institutions that require it.

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The ACT involves a math section, two reading sections (identifying vocabulary and reading passages), and a science section, with an optional writing section. Most colleges do not require you to take the writing section. This test also takes about 4.5 to 5 hours to complete and is scored between 1 and 36. Most public universities in North Carolina require a minimum score of 17.

The SAT involves two math sections (calculator active and calculator inactive) and two reading sections (identifying vocabulary and reading passages), with an optional writing section. The test takes about 4.5 to 5 hours complete and is scored between 600 and 1600. Most public universities in North Carolina require a minimum score of 880. Most colleges do not require you to take the writing section.

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