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ACT English - Complete Comparison](https://blog.prepscholar.com/sat-writing-vs.-act-english) ![author image](http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/360031/author_justin.png) Posted by [Justin Berkman](https://blog.prepscholar.com/author/justin-berkman) | May 25, 2015 [SAT versus ACT](https://blog.prepscholar.com/topic/sat-versus-act), [SAT Writing](https://blog.prepscholar.com/topic/sat-writing), [ACT English](https://blog.prepscholar.com/topic/act-english) [![summary image](http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/360031/feature_scales.jpg)](https://blog.prepscholar.com/sat-writing-vs.-act-english)   Are you wondering about the difference between the **ACT English** and **SAT Writing** sections? Do you want to know how the two sections are similar? Are you trying to figure out which section would be better for you? (Or maybe you just love reading my guides?) In this article, we will compare and contrast the ACT English and SAT Writing sections.  We'll compare their formats and content.  Reading this post can inform your studying and help you decide whether the ACT or SAT would be a better match for you and your abilities. [Read More](https://blog.prepscholar.com/sat-writing-vs.-act-english) ---   ## [How Do I Answer SAT Sentence Completion Questions Without Knowing Vocabulary?](https://blog.prepscholar.com/how-do-i-answer-sat-sentence-completion-questions-without-knowing-vocabulary) ![author image](http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/360031/author_lauras.png) Posted by [Laura Staffaroni](https://blog.prepscholar.com/author/laura-staffaroni) | May 25, 2015 [SAT Reading](https://blog.prepscholar.com/topic/sat-reading) [![summary image](http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/360031/feature_words.jpg)](https://blog.prepscholar.com/how-do-i-answer-sat-sentence-completion-questions-without-knowing-vocabulary) Imagine you’re taking the SAT Critical Reading, when all of a sudden you come across a sentence completion question that completely stumps you. What are strategies you can use to help with this situation, and what are some ways to avoid this situation altogether? [The College Board’s advice](https://web.archive.org/web/20150906223957/https://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/sat-practice-questions-reading/sentence-completion) is helpful, but only goes so far. Keep reading for solutions to this issue. I'll go over ways to avoid sentence completion questions entirely, common wisdom advice, and what I think really works. **NOTE**: This article discusses a type of question that no longer appears on the SAT. [For more information about what *is* included in the SAT Reading and Writing section, read this article](https://blog.prepscholar.com/ultimate-sat-reading-and-writing-guide). [Read More](https://blog.prepscholar.com/how-do-i-answer-sat-sentence-completion-questions-without-knowing-vocabulary) ---   ## [Should You Start Prepping for the SAT/ACT in 10th Grade?](https://blog.prepscholar.com/should-you-start-prepping-for-the-sat-act-in-10th-grade) ![author image](http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/360031/file-2392391352-png/author_rebecca.png) Posted by [Rebecca Safier](https://blog.prepscholar.com/author/rebecca-safier) | May 25, 2015 [ACT](https://blog.prepscholar.com/topic/act), [SAT](https://blog.prepscholar.com/topic/sat) ![feature_startroad.jpg](https://360031.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/360031/hubfs/feature_startroad.jpg?width=378&name=feature_startroad.jpg "feature_startroad.jpg") Being successful on the SAT and ACT is all about the preparation you put into it. While you probably know it's a myth to think you can't study for these tests, you might not realize that the reverse is true - studying is exceptionally important for doing well on the SAT or ACT. That's why it's a really smart idea to prep for the SAT/ACT as a sophomore. Let's talk about why prep is so important for these tests, what you can do in 10th grade, and what your most helpful study schedule should look like over the school year and beyond. First, when will you be taking the SAT or ACT? [Read More](https://blog.prepscholar.com/should-you-start-prepping-for-the-sat-act-in-10th-grade) ---   ## [Cheating on the SAT Spreads to the United States](https://blog.prepscholar.com/cheating-on-the-sat-spreads-to-the-united-states) ![author image](http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/360031/file-2392391352-png/author_rebecca.png) Posted by [Rebecca Safier](https://blog.prepscholar.com/author/rebecca-safier) | May 25, 2015 [SAT](https://blog.prepscholar.com/topic/sat) [![summary image](http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/360031/feature_simpsonscheating.jpg)](https://blog.prepscholar.com/cheating-on-the-sat-spreads-to-the-united-states)   Not again! Allegations of cheating swirl around the latest administration of the SAT on May 2. While [recent scandals](https://blog.prepscholar.com/how-to-cheat-on-the-sat) have sprung from Asian countries like China and South Korea, this one is centered on the U.S.-based test, which hundreds of thousands of students took at the beginning of May. It seems that communication technology and time zone differences around the world have punched holes in the SAT's security. Let's take a look at what's unfolded in this investigation so far. [Read More](https://blog.prepscholar.com/cheating-on-the-sat-spreads-to-the-united-states) ---   ## [Should You Start Prepping for the SAT/ACT in 7th Grade?](https://blog.prepscholar.com/should-you-start-prepping-for-the-sat/act-in-7th-grade) ![author image](http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/360031/file-2392391352-png/author_rebecca.png) Posted by [Rebecca Safier](https://blog.prepscholar.com/author/rebecca-safier) | May 24, 2015 [Early Achievers (7th/8th Grade)](https://blog.prepscholar.com/topic/early-achievers-7th-8th-grade) [![summary image](http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/360031/feature_seventh.jpeg)](https://blog.prepscholar.com/should-you-start-prepping-for-the-sat/act-in-7th-grade)   Are you a middle schooler starting to think about the SAT or ACT? While 7th grade is early to start prepping, a lot of students can benefit from prep by reinforcing their content knowledge and developing good study skills. Academically gifted students, furthermore, might take the SAT or ACT to qualify for talent competitions and special programs. Let's consider how test prep could help you as a 7th grader, reasons you might take the test, and how it lines up with your middle school classes. First, why do students take the SAT/ACT? [Read More](https://blog.prepscholar.com/should-you-start-prepping-for-the-sat/act-in-7th-grade) ---   ## [The Big Secret of ACT Science: It's More Reading Than Science](https://blog.prepscholar.com/the-big-secret-of-act-science-its-more-reading-than-science) ![author image](http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/360031/author_lauren.png) Posted by [Dora Seigel](https://blog.prepscholar.com/author/dora-seigel) | May 23, 2015 [ACT Science](https://blog.prepscholar.com/topic/act-science) [![summary image](http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/360031/body_actsciencesecret.jpeg)](https://blog.prepscholar.com/the-big-secret-of-act-science-its-more-reading-than-science) Why is the ACT Science section so scary? When I took it the first time, it was fast paced, had a lot of difficult science terms, and seemed challenging. I think many students have a similar experience because the ACT Science section is unlike any other test you've taken, and is so different from the PSAT and SAT. But there's a critical secret to ACT Science - **you actually don't need to know much about science to do well.** Instead, you need to be able to practice critical reasoning well - this is the fundamental basis for ACT Science! In this article, I'll try to make the ACT Science section less mysterious. Hopefully, by the end of this article, you'll understand that any student can get a 36 on the ACT Science section - no matter what grades you got in your science classes. [Read More](https://blog.prepscholar.com/the-big-secret-of-act-science-its-more-reading-than-science) ---   ## [The 10 Hardest SAT Writing Questions Ever](https://blog.prepscholar.com/the-12-hardest-sat-writing-questions-ever) ![author image](http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/360031/author_maryann.png) Posted by [Mary Ann Barge](https://blog.prepscholar.com/author/mary-ann-barge) | May 22, 2015 [SAT Writing](https://blog.prepscholar.com/topic/sat-writing) [![summary image](http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/360031/feature_test.jpg)](https://blog.prepscholar.com/the-12-hardest-sat-writing-questions-ever) You’ve been studying hard, and now the time has come to really test what you have mastered! Are you ready to try out 12 of the toughest questions to grace the [digital SAT’s Reading and Writing section](https://blog.prepscholar.com/the-best-sat-reading-practice-tests)?  I've combed all the official practice tests to find the absolute hardest SAT Writing questions. If you get all of these right, you're truly a master of this section. [Read More](https://blog.prepscholar.com/the-12-hardest-sat-writing-questions-ever) ---   ## [SAT Score Error? Use Hand Score Verification to Correct the Mistake](https://blog.prepscholar.com/sat-score-error-use-hand-score-verification-to-correct-the-mistake) ![author image](http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/360031/author_sam.png) Posted by [Samantha Lindsay](https://blog.prepscholar.com/author/samantha-lindsay) | May 22, 2015 [SAT](https://blog.prepscholar.com/topic/sat) [![summary image](http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/360031/feature_handscoreverification.png)](https://blog.prepscholar.com/sat-score-error-use-hand-score-verification-to-correct-the-mistake) Did you make a weird error in filling out your multiple choice answer sheet that led to a dramatically reduced score? Was your essay scanned incorrectly? Hand Score Verification is a way for you to address and correct these mistakes without having to retake the test. **In this guide, I'll describe what SAT Hand Score Verification is, how it can help you, and how it might hurt.** [Read More](https://blog.prepscholar.com/sat-score-error-use-hand-score-verification-to-correct-the-mistake) ---   ## [What's Tested on the SAT Writing Section? Grammar and Questions](https://blog.prepscholar.com/whats-actually-tested-on-sat-writing-grammar-and-questions) ![author image](http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/360031/file-2392391352-png/author_rebecca.png) Posted by [Rebecca Safier](https://blog.prepscholar.com/author/rebecca-safier) | May 14, 2015 [SAT](https://blog.prepscholar.com/topic/sat) [![summary image](http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/360031/body_typewriter.jpg)](https://blog.prepscholar.com/whats-actually-tested-on-sat-writing-grammar-and-questions) *"Writing, to me, is simply thinking through my fingers."* If Isaac Asimov were talking about the SAT Writing and Language section, he would probably add that he would have to think through his fingers *fast*. With 35 minutes for 44 multiple choice questions, you have to work quickly and efficiently to achieve a high score. UPDATE: The Digital SAT no longer has a separate writing section. Get details on [what to expect from the combined Reading and Writing in our complete guide.](https://blog.prepscholar.com/whats-actually-tested-on-sat-reading-skills) Let's go over the Writing and Language section in detail so you know exactly what to expect. [Read More](https://blog.prepscholar.com/whats-actually-tested-on-sat-writing-grammar-and-questions) ---   ## [Should I Hire A Tutor Or Study For The SAT/ACT On My Own?](https://blog.prepscholar.com/should-i-hire-a-tutor-or-study-for-the-sat-act-on-my-own) ![author image](http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/360031/author_lauras.png) Posted by [Laura Staffaroni](https://blog.prepscholar.com/author/laura-staffaroni) | May 14, 2015 [Tutoring](https://blog.prepscholar.com/topic/tutoring) [![summary image](http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/360031/feature_ladymary.jpg)](https://blog.prepscholar.com/should-i-hire-a-tutor-or-study-for-the-sat-act-on-my-own) Your number two pencils are sharpened; you have functioning erasers at the ready and tissues for when you can’t stop the tears. That’s right. You’re gearing up to study for the SAT/ACT. Except…**how do you actually go about studying for the SAT/ACT? Do you need a tutor, or can you just do it on your own?** We cover this topic pretty thoroughly in our free booklets on comparing methods of test prep for the SAT and [ACT](https://www.prepscholar.com/act/l/compare_methods_prep), so this article will just give you a brief rundown of when it’s worth it to hire a tutor. [Read More](https://blog.prepscholar.com/should-i-hire-a-tutor-or-study-for-the-sat-act-on-my-own) ---   ## [Which Colleges Don't Require SAT Writing? Complete List](https://blog.prepscholar.com/which-colleges-dont-require-sat-writing-complete-list) ![author image](http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/360031/author_justin.png) Posted by [Justin Berkman](https://blog.prepscholar.com/author/justin-berkman) | May 13, 2015 [College Admissions](https://blog.prepscholar.com/topic/college-admissions), [SAT Writing](https://blog.prepscholar.com/topic/sat-writing) [![summary image](http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/360031/feature_writing-2.jpg)](https://blog.prepscholar.com/which-colleges-dont-require-sat-writing-complete-list) Did you know that some colleges do not require an SAT Writing score on the old SAT? It's true. As you're deciding which colleges to apply to, you should have a clear understanding of the admissions requirements for each school. If you're particularly worried about your SAT Writing score, perhaps this article can alleviate some of your stress. Which colleges do not require SAT Writing? We will provide you with a complete list, broken down by state. But first, an important note about the new version of the SAT. [Read More](https://blog.prepscholar.com/which-colleges-dont-require-sat-writing-complete-list) ---   ## [The Best Way to Approach the ACT Reading Passage](https://blog.prepscholar.com/the-best-way-to-read-the-act-reading-passage) ![author image](http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/360031/file-2392391352-png/author_rebecca.png) Posted by [Rebecca Safier](https://blog.prepscholar.com/author/rebecca-safier) | May 13, 2015 [ACT](https://blog.prepscholar.com/topic/act), [ACT Reading](https://blog.prepscholar.com/topic/act-reading) [![summary image](http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/360031/feature_booksandtimer.jpg)](https://blog.prepscholar.com/the-best-way-to-read-the-act-reading-passage)   Last year, the average Reading score on the ACT was 21.2. With a strategic approach to reading the passages quickly and efficiently, you should be able to break away from this average and boost your scores! Let's review what you'll see on the ACT Reading section and then talk about the most efficient way to read the passages and answer the questions with time to spare. [Read More](https://blog.prepscholar.com/the-best-way-to-read-the-act-reading-passage) ---   ## [What's Actually Tested on the ACT English Section?](https://blog.prepscholar.com/whats-actually-tested-on-act-english) ![author image](http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/360031/file-2392391327-png/author_halle.png) Posted by [Halle Edwards](https://blog.prepscholar.com/author/halle-edwards) | May 13, 2015 [ACT](https://blog.prepscholar.com/topic/act), [ACT English](https://blog.prepscholar.com/topic/act-english) [![summary image](http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/360031/main_grammar.jpg)](https://blog.prepscholar.com/whats-actually-tested-on-act-english) Are you planning to take the ACT soon? Curious about what the English section is like? It's more than just correcting grammar and recognizing proper punctuation. In this post we will break down exactly what the ACT English section tests.  [Read More](https://blog.prepscholar.com/whats-actually-tested-on-act-english) ---   ## [How To Save Money on SAT/ACT Tutoring](https://blog.prepscholar.com/how-to-save-money-on-sat-act-tutoring) ![author image](http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/360031/author_lauras.png) Posted by [Laura Staffaroni](https://blog.prepscholar.com/author/laura-staffaroni) | May 12, 2015 [Tutoring](https://blog.prepscholar.com/topic/tutoring) [![summary image](http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/360031/body_moneysavings.jpg)](https://blog.prepscholar.com/how-to-save-money-on-sat-act-tutoring) As you may have seen in [some](https://blog.prepscholar.com/is-online-sat-act-tutoring-right-for-you) [of](https://blog.prepscholar.com/you-know-you-want-online-prep-is-tutoring-for-you) [my](https://blog.prepscholar.com/what-makes-for-an-effective-sat-act-math-tutor) [other](https://blog.prepscholar.com/what-makes-for-an-effective-sat-act-reading-tutor) [articles](https://blog.prepscholar.com/how-to-find-the-most-effective-sat-act-tutor-for-you) [on](https://blog.prepscholar.com/what-do-tutors-actually-do-during-sat/act-tutoring) [tutoring](https://blog.prepscholar.com/how-do-you-find-the-best-sat-act-tutor-for-you), if there's one thing you need to know about tutoring, it's this: **tutoring is expensive, particularly high quality tutoring**. In fact, I've even written [an entire article](https://blog.prepscholar.com/how-much-should-you-pay-for-sat-act-tutoring) devoted to the topic of how much you should pay for SAT/ACT tutoring. **So how can you save money on SAT/ACT tutoring?** Let me give you a few tips, tailored around the case studies of 3 hypothetical students. feature image credit: [Money – Savings](https://www.flickr.com/photos/68751915@N05/6793826885) by [401(K) 2012](https://www.flickr.com/photos/68751915@N05/), used under [CC BY-SA 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/)/Cropped from original. [Read More](https://blog.prepscholar.com/how-to-save-money-on-sat-act-tutoring) ---   ## [How Do You Find The Best SAT/ACT Tutor For You?](https://blog.prepscholar.com/how-do-you-find-the-best-sat-act-tutor-for-you) ![author image](http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/360031/author_lauras.png) Posted by [Laura Staffaroni](https://blog.prepscholar.com/author/laura-staffaroni) | May 7, 2015 [Tutoring](https://blog.prepscholar.com/topic/tutoring) [![summary image](http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/360031/feature_search.jpg)](https://blog.prepscholar.com/how-do-you-find-the-best-sat-act-tutor-for-you) You’ve taken that first step—**you’ve decided that you need an SAT/ACT tutor**. Hurray for self-knowledge! The next step is equally important. Who is going to be the one who tutors you in the ways of…the SAT/ACT? A mediocre tutor won’t improve, and can actually worsen, your test scores…and your self-confidence (read more on [what makes an effective SAT/ACT tutor here](https://blog.prepscholar.com/how-to-find-the-most-effective-sat-act-tutor-for-you)). Fortunately, I've come up with a set of guidelines you can follow to make sure you find the best SAT/ACT tutor for you. 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