Should you take the ACT or Digital SAT?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  Do you require special accommodations and/or extra time for standardized tests?

  • A.
    Nope! I'm a "regular time" test taker.
  • B.
    Yes! I was granted my extended time/accommodations for the ACT, but NOT for the SAT.
  • C.
    Yes! I was granted my extended time/accommodations for the SAT, but NOT for the ACT.
  • D.
    Yes! I was granted my extended time/accommodations for both tests.
  • E.
    Yes, but I haven't applied for it yet from either testing company (i.e. ACT and College Board).
• 2.
  Have you ever taken a practice or diagnostic ACT (or "PLAN")? 

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  • A.
    Yes, multiple times!
  • B.
    Sure, I've tried an ACT (or PLAN) once.
  • C.
    Nope! Never.
• 3.
  How was your timing on said ACT/PLAN?

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  • A.
    I answered everything within my allotted time and even had time to spare!
  • B.
    Time was tight, but I answered basically everything.
  • C.
    I struggled with a few questions at the end of a section or two, but I answered most of the questions.
  • D.
    Timing was a nightmare! There were whole Reading and/or Science passages I didn't even GET to, and/or I guessed or omitted SEVERAL questions on English and/or Math!
• 4.
  Generally speaking, how fast of a reader/test-taker ARE you?

  • A.
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    Speed demon! I tend to be the first student in my class to finish a test or finish a reading assignment.
  • B.
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    Ahead of the pack. I can usually read and understand reading passages faster than many of my classmates. When I take tests, I seem to finish before some students but after others.
  • C.
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    Lagging a bit. I'm usually one of the last students to finish a test or to read an assignment.
  • D.
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    Super slow! I often have to read and reread a text several times before understanding it, and I'm often the last person in my classroom to hand in my test paper.
• 5.
  Which of the following sounds the most like your test-taking style?

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  • A.
    When I read, I need to underline text with my pencil to understand what I'm reading and/or keep my focus.
  • B.
    When I take a test, I need to be able to write on my test booklet, make notes by hand, and/or cross out answer choices with my pencil.
  • C.
    I'm not attached to underlining, circling, or manually writing on my test booklet. I can take it or leave it.
  • D.
    I hardly ever write on my test booklet when I take tests.
• 6.
  Which best describes your attention span?

  • A.
    I can hardly sit still! A 3-hour-long test would be TORTURE for me...but so would a 2-hour-14-minute-long test!
  • B.
    I could absolutely stay focused for 2 hours 14 minutes, but I would NOT be able to focus for 3 full hours.
  • C.
    I could focus for either length of time.
  • D.
    I get extra time, so I'm going to have to sit still for way longer than 3 hours, regardless of which test I take!
• 7.
  Let's talk about Reading! Which of the following would you prefer?

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  • A.
    I would prefer Reading passages and questions that are straightforward! I don't mind reading a long passage and answering multiple questions about it, but I'd like the passage itself to be simple and easy to understand, like a friendly blog post.
  • B.
    I would prefer shorter texts—like one or two paragraphs max—that have only a single question at the end. I don't mind complicated, sophisticated texts. I'm all for nuanced and even logic-based questions that go way beyond asking me "what happened." Just please make the passages short!
  • C.
    Both sound equally terrible!
  • D.
    Both sound equally doable!
• 8.
  Which of the following describes your relationship with Math?

  • A.
    I am worse at Geometry than I am at any other math I have ever taken! I would rather have to produce some math answers without multiple-choice options to fall back on...if that means I have fewer Geometry questions. (Oh, and I need a reference sheet of formulas, please!)
  • B.
    I LOVE Geometry! I can answer questions about lines, angles, triangles, circles, and polygons in my sleep—no need for a reference sheet. But self-produce answers?! NO, thank you! I need to plug in my answer choices, please!
  • C.
    You kidding? I can do BOTH Geometry AND answer non-multiple-choice questions!
  • D.
    None of the above! I'm not great at Geometry, I need my reference sheet, and I'm also pretty mathematically challenged without answer choices to try out!

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Your Best Test: likely the ACT

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  Choosing between the ACT and the dSATYou are passionate about using your smarts to benefit other people and enjoy the process of solving difficult problems in the pursuit of the greater good. The idea of working with people to improve the lives of others brings you joy and when paired with the immense knowledge you’ll gain as a Pre-med student it is the perfect fit for you. The world of medicine is ever-evolving, especially as technology advances and makes its way into every aspect of health. With your ability to quickly adapt and problem-solve on the go, you’ll be primed to be a perfect addition to the medical workforce with your Pre-med degree. Here at Beatolay University we have one of the most immersive Pre-med programs in the country, you’ll get to work with real-life scenarios from year one and pair your in-class experience with real-world practical applications.
• 2.
  Your Best Test: likely the Digital SAT

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  Choosing between the dSAT (Digital SAT) and ACTYou can light up any room, bring joy to any crowd, and you’ve always had a special ability to find what makes people smile. You find joy in bringing joy to others, and you’re truly gifted at it. The world needs people like you to lighten the mood, and we can all appreciate a story brought to life through performance. Performance brings people together, it’s how we tell stories and plays a big part in the way we pass knowledge from one generation to the next. There will always be a demand for performance and that’s perfect because as you take the next step into your career post-college there are endless possibilities for what your future can look like. Here at Beatolay University our performing arts programs are comprehensive, so whatever area of interest you find most interesting you can pursue it here. Our goal is to create a space where you can find yourself, connect with your creative energy, and flourish.
• 3.
  Your Best Test: Tie between the ACT and the Digital SAT!

  Choosing between SAT and ACT.