27. Common Myths About The SAT and ACT

Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Podcast · Sep 20, 2019 · 26m

For admissions exams as infamous as the SAT and ACT, these classic tests seem to inspire a lot of confusion. How much about prior versions of these tests still hold true, and what commonly held beliefs were always false? Amy and Mike invited test prep professional Daniel Ascher to debunk some common myths about the SAT and ACT.

What are five things you will learn in this episode?

Do some schools prefer one test over the other?

Are certain tests or test dates easier than others?

Does either test cater to really strong verbal or math students?

Should students study vocabulary or science…