The SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) and ACT (American College Testing) are both standardized tests used for college admissions in the US, evaluating a student's readiness for college-level coursework across subjects like reading, writing, and math; while both tests cover similar material, the SAT tends to focus more on critical reasoning and vocabulary, while the ACT emphasizes practical application and includes a dedicated science section, making the choice between them often dependent on individual strengths and the specific college requirements one is applying to.
The overall SAT is scored on a scale of 400-1600, with 1200 being the highest score
The overall ACT is score range from 1-36, with 19.5 being the highest score
Like the SAT exam, the ACT exam is widely accepted across top universities abroad, in all major countries so when SAT vs. ACT comes up, there is a difference only in the exam pattern and scoring, but they are accepted for the same purpose.