SAT vs ACT: which is easier/which one should you take?

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  • @ashleyniah
    @ashleyniah 4 ปีที่แล้ว +301

    Am I the only one who think neither of the time is enough 💀

  • @ajo9016
    @ajo9016 5 ปีที่แล้ว +330

    I just wanna say that I chose not to take the ACT because I thought the SAT was easier. For me that was not the case, I took the ACT and although they give you less time, it is waaaaaaaaaay easier than the SAT. I’m not kidding like one English question was basically just looking at the text for the answer. The SAT tries to trick you whereas the ACT is very straightforward and you either know what you’re doing or you’re not. (Ik you already mentioned this but I just wanna give my perspective in case anyone wants to see what everyone else thinks :) )
    Update: I took the SAT again and it seemed easier, so ig its just cus I’ve been studying more. I still think the ACT is easier though.

    • @leejaerim8972
      @leejaerim8972 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      So in a way, if I prep for the SAT, I can pass my SAT but also can try to take the ACT with less prep and score well, right?
      just bc I want to have my sat, but if I still have time I'd like to try and take the act too, and i think in this order, I'll have to prep for maths only to take the act later
      you know what, just ignore this comment, I realized I just vocalized my decision-making process and it wasn't really something directed to you to answer. and thank you for your comment, as you can see, it was quite crucial for me to set myself, after spending the past five hours chacking comparison videos of both tests.

    • @jayyli7204
      @jayyli7204 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wish I could take act, I can only take sat

    • @tasialockhart3316
      @tasialockhart3316 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jayyli7204 you definitely can take the act. You Just have to take it somewhere else and pay for it

    • @jayyli7204
      @jayyli7204 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@tasialockhart3316 my school only offers sat and just signed me up for it . I ask about act. And like they legit didn’t do anything, I’m not sure about booking tests outside my school lol

  • @rheafernandez2706
    @rheafernandez2706 4 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    You're voice is so soothing and calm and you're video was definitely helpful, thank you so much!

    • @joyzou
      @joyzou  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rhea Fernandez thank you!!! I’m glad it helped :))

  • @amronz8652
    @amronz8652 5 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Thank you for your opinion! I might take the act because i feel more comfy with that, Im not good at the english part in sat, i cant do well in really long passages and i dont do well trying to find answers thats not in the reading

    • @joyzou
      @joyzou  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amron Vidz I’m glad I could help you 😃 good luck on your test!

  • @bennyrobertson3895
    @bennyrobertson3895 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    her voice is so soothing

  • @karensa8814
    @karensa8814 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    I completely bs’ed my sophomore year, so I ended up with a ~3.3 GPA. 😭( not that bad considering I took 3 AP’s/honors/pre-ib igs). I’m starting the IB program my junior year, so I’m planning to study starting this month for the SAT while also studying for the ACT, so I can also focus on bringing my gpa up. I’m also going to be apart of clubs (NHS, speech and debate club, etc) so junior year is going to be craZ crazy😢

    • @gagangutta2097
      @gagangutta2097 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Hey man its been 2 years since you wrote this comment how are you doing now

  • @js_tech04
    @js_tech04 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    2021 I'm finally in Junior and I didn't know which one is best for me SAT or ACT but after watching this video I think ACT is the best for me. Thank You so much for making this video.

  • @katyazapassoff
    @katyazapassoff 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thankyou so incredibly much! You making this a lot less stressful for me and it really helps a ton with my decisions! 😊

  • @ashtonasmr3157
    @ashtonasmr3157 4 ปีที่แล้ว +150

    The SAT math is easier, but its READING section is a whole other level. Lol, the justifying quotes questions always get to me, there's so many too! 😂🤣

    • @ashleyniah
      @ashleyniah 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      OMG YESSS . Like I thought I was strong in reading till I got to the sat I was like wtf is this like i was struggling to comprehend I did better in math then reading

    • @bigsmall2842
      @bigsmall2842 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I can easily score very high on math and writing but the passages are a pure struggle

    • @Matrixpandagamer
      @Matrixpandagamer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Why is it that I'm so good at maths but I get bad marks on my tests

    • @augustuspaluzzi7121
      @augustuspaluzzi7121 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      the act math isnt harder its just more obscure/wacky topics. If you are willing to learn the weird ass problems I actually found it easier

    • @johnpaulcastro
      @johnpaulcastro 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      l agree!

  • @anitej532
    @anitej532 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I have more experience with the ACT than I do with the SAT, but I think the SAT will work out better for me.

    • @joyzou
      @joyzou  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Anitej Akella good luck on whichever you test you take 😃

  • @trigonometricfunctions5599
    @trigonometricfunctions5599 4 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    I have a solution to this BAN THE ACT AND SAT Why do they even exist FML!

    • @Johnxxxxxxx
      @Johnxxxxxxx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      To generally test your abilities which you have acquired throughout high school and to hopefully predict on a numerical scale how well prepared you are for college. Taking them sucks, I know, but they are a necessary evil.

    • @trigonometricfunctions5599
      @trigonometricfunctions5599 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Joe Bob I’m a sophomore and got a 20 thats BS I actually tried

    • @trigonometricfunctions5599
      @trigonometricfunctions5599 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I post Great videos

    • @anayaj7163
      @anayaj7163 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Joe Bob but some ppl are bad at taking tests. i dont thhink they should be banned but i also think there should be another option.in order for it to be a good indicator, it should be fair to everyone.

    • @bakua01
      @bakua01 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ACT and SAT they exist bc they want to know what you learned in high school and if you're ready for collage
      I know taking test sucks but it is what it is

  • @rykertomanek8186
    @rykertomanek8186 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Really cool video, thanks for the info. You have really nice production value in your vids

    • @joyzou
      @joyzou  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Flyguy 123 thank you! your comment just made my day 😊

  • @moibe182
    @moibe182 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm looking at this exactly one year after you uploaded the video :) Thanks for the information!

  • @shazilashraf3334
    @shazilashraf3334 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    I was studying for the SAT and then I moved schools and now I have to take the ACT my junior year. Great!
    Thanks for some insight of both tests though.

    • @leejaerim8972
      @leejaerim8972 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      OMG XD good luck my friend, you got this!

    • @kyroking9934
      @kyroking9934 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How did it go?

    • @chrissssyyy10
      @chrissssyyy10 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yea because this is me !!

  • @robertgallagher36
    @robertgallagher36 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I am sure she is at Harvard now.

  • @duckygoesquackquack848
    @duckygoesquackquack848 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i’ve found that the sat is more math oriented while the act is better for people (like me) who doesn’t like math

    • @ne-v-potoke
      @ne-v-potoke ปีที่แล้ว

      Isnt it the opposite

    • @duckygoesquackquack848
      @duckygoesquackquack848 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ne-v-potoke I mean on the SAT math is 50% of the score while on the ACT math is 25% of your score

  • @haidyashmawy3867
    @haidyashmawy3867 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I have a question, when you study for the sat you use college board and khan Acadamy while for the act what program do you use to study for it??

  • @joelhachat9498
    @joelhachat9498 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this!!! God bless y'all! :)

  • @haidyashmawy3867
    @haidyashmawy3867 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    the sat has the sciences to its included in sat 2 and each science subject is tested out of 800

  • @aebek1413
    @aebek1413 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you so much it is pretty neat content, keep it up

  • @Michael-yk5pk
    @Michael-yk5pk 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Slight azn fever after this very helpful video. Thnx!

  • @RainTechTime
    @RainTechTime 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I am stronger at math, but weaker at reading. The ACT reading is easier right? Would you recommend me to take the ACT? However, the SAT is better for math, because it counts for 50% of the grade.

    • @rosemarynoel1382
      @rosemarynoel1382 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Rain Tech Time well did you get an answer cause am kind of facing the same problem

    • @sakc07
      @sakc07 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      i guess we’ll never know

  • @guidofaria6721
    @guidofaria6721 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very clarifying. Thanks!

  • @ahgasestayonce3070
    @ahgasestayonce3070 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is so helpful, thanks alot

  • @alikhcoder6909
    @alikhcoder6909 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks a lot! I guess I'll go with the ACT, cuz I'll be able to convert the score to mн country's end-of-school test score so that I won't have to take it, sad that sat subject was removed

  • @jiangmath777phoenix
    @jiangmath777phoenix 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello Joy, how are you doing ? Just wondering, what did you score on the ACT and the SAT respectively?

  • @Stak3yFacts
    @Stak3yFacts 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ok i have not done like math in advance levels..i have only done biology in bigger level which one should i choose

  • @5thfloor584
    @5thfloor584 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Basically the SAT is more about IQ intelligence (reasoning ability, etc) than crystallized intelligence which the ACT is more geared towards.

  • @garintiger
    @garintiger ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for a wonderful video.

  • @trigonometricfunctions5599
    @trigonometricfunctions5599 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Tbh The math and science part of the act is easy as hell I got a 20 on both

  • @TrangNguyen-ue6od
    @TrangNguyen-ue6od 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    girl im lit rally watching this with a 26 on the act T_T i'm retaking it oct 24 annnnnd...i dont even know where to start. Do i just wing it ?? I have the book and online prep BUT i'm still struggling (especially in math and sciences--and this is coming from someone that loves math/science). I cant seem to get past the 20s in the math/science section

    • @krishgirdhar903
      @krishgirdhar903 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The math just messes with my mind especially the log questions what the fuck is that shit!!! SAT math is probably easier

    • @andy_t6349
      @andy_t6349 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@krishgirdhar903 the math on sat is a lot easier and a lot less time pressure, but the reading section is also way harder on the SAT.

  • @madisonl.607
    @madisonl.607 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i like the sat reading part, but I suck at the sat math part, so should i go for the act instead?

    • @ZetaMotions
      @ZetaMotions 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      act math is harder than sat, sat has easier reading part

    • @alexppppp
      @alexppppp 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ZetaMotions sat reading is easier?💀

    • @ZetaMotions
      @ZetaMotions 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@alexppppp imo it is easier than the act

    • @alexppppp
      @alexppppp 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ZetaMotions him, I tried it and felt more straight forward than sat, idk, as international student

  • @somethingawesome7555
    @somethingawesome7555 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    In you guys opinion which math is harder? SAT or ACT

  • @rinku27sharma88
    @rinku27sharma88 ปีที่แล้ว

    Currently I am in class 11 and I want to get admission in ivy league which section should I take

  • @gideonessien7812
    @gideonessien7812 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good day sis. Can I get prep materials for the Act exam? Do you have a link I can go to?

  • @ejjoxe6594
    @ejjoxe6594 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Heyy im an international student and just wanna know.. does ivy league schools require sat subject test after you take the act? (i know someone who goes to harvard and he said i took the act and sat subject math2 and physics) pls answerr i really need it

    • @elenaisil9682
      @elenaisil9682 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      "For students who choose to submit standardized tests, we require standardized test scores from either the SAT or ACT (with or without writing) and strongly recommend that you submit two SAT Subject Tests in addition"
      The quote from Harvard's website so whether you take SAT or ACT, subject tests are strongly recommend

    • @ejjoxe6594
      @ejjoxe6594 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@elenaisil9682 thanks

  • @Tig_bliss
    @Tig_bliss 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Take both why not.

  • @abubakarabdulsalamohindase1545
    @abubakarabdulsalamohindase1545 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello can you help with books to read for both exams

  • @shelby6352
    @shelby6352 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Where can I get a book to study for the SAT/ACT?

    • @joyzou
      @joyzou  5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Shelby For the SAT, I used the official SAT study guide and thought it was pretty good. It has 8 official practice tests + a little bit of review. You can find it on amazon (it’s blue and white). For the ACT, I actually didn’t use a book. I used free ACT tests, which you can find on prep scholar’s website.
      For more general review, I know a lot of people like Barron’s study books, but I personally prefer Princeton Review books better. PR has better explanations, but the tests can be a little easier than irl so just keep that in mind. You can find both of those on amazon as well :)

  • @kamlenmang8363
    @kamlenmang8363 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can u describe about CLT

  • @alezandradavila2581
    @alezandradavila2581 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just want to say I did horrible at both of them and I’m in nursing school. Doesn’t matter

  • @ritikasaxena302
    @ritikasaxena302 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Useful video 👍🏻👍🏻thanks

  • @cherylgartsbeyn
    @cherylgartsbeyn 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video! My channel offers test prep strategies for the ACT and also tips and tricks to make college applications stand out. Thanks for your perspective !

  • @rosemarynoel1382
    @rosemarynoel1382 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am very good at math and not that good when it comes to English thats why I prefer SAT

  • @shivampatel5068
    @shivampatel5068 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    SAT specific video on study tips, etc.

  • @jayyli7204
    @jayyli7204 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I only have to take sat , i don’t have a choice to take the act🥲

    • @cj9318
      @cj9318 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      hi genshin player how did u do on the sat?

    • @jayyli7204
      @jayyli7204 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@cj9318 hey cj. My name is jay lol😗. I didn't do to well on it. Because have text anxiety and other stuff. But my score didn't really effect me. I'm now in college and are passing my midterms

    • @cj9318
      @cj9318 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jayyli7204oh i see.. congrats though thats amazing!!!!! this motivates me sm thanks for responding

  • @jhehhehe1873
    @jhehhehe1873 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    you said there were two breaks and put up 2 fingers but you showed 3 breaks.

  • @ferrelllinebarger3314
    @ferrelllinebarger3314 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Very informative thank you very much

    • @joyzou
      @joyzou  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ferrell Linebarger glad it was helpful! 😊

  • @itsjessa7896
    @itsjessa7896 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you so much!!

  • @sharonadesina_.
    @sharonadesina_. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great tips

  • @Ethan-bx9yp
    @Ethan-bx9yp 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    in every facet, the SAT is much easier, excluding maybe the reading section

  • @user-rt3xv4jq5i
    @user-rt3xv4jq5i 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish that you did not added music, 💜

  • @Bransanko
    @Bransanko ปีที่แล้ว

    I had never gotten a crush on someone while studying x.x

  • @tatum7107
    @tatum7107 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If you take the optional essays, will it raise your score?

    • @siyasachdeva2071
      @siyasachdeva2071 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No the SAT discontinued the essay so it's not worth it at all

  • @Thatgirllmarissa
    @Thatgirllmarissa ปีที่แล้ว

    Thankssss

  • @MiguelRamirez-qt9sr
    @MiguelRamirez-qt9sr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    act tip vid

    • @joyzou
      @joyzou  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Miguel Ramirez yessir 🤠 college apps are hitting hard rn but when I have time I’ll make it for sure!

  • @amronz8652
    @amronz8652 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    IM STARTING JUNIOR YEAR NEXT WEEK!!!! IM SO SCARED!!! I DID REALLY WELL IN SOPH BUT IM AFRAID ILL DO BAD IN JUNIOR YEAR 😞😞😞😞😞😞🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️😂

    • @joyzou
      @joyzou  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amron Vidz GOOD LUCK! You’re gonna kill it!!! Don’t stress too much. If you handled sophomore year well, you’ve got junior year in the bag 🙂

    • @LegitLandon
      @LegitLandon 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      how did u do

  • @matteoB6
    @matteoB6 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍