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If the above freak-out sounds familiar, relax! Were here to help. You probably have a lot of questions about the ACT, most or all of which are answered in this book. The ACT can be an intimidating test, and theres a lot to know about it, but lets take it one step at a time. This book will help you break your ACT prep into eight easy-to-manage steps and put it into the context of your own personal college application journey. Lets start with the most basic question:

The ACT and the SAT are two different tests used to determine admission to colleges and universities in the United States (and some schools internationally). These days, any school that requires a standardized test will allow you to take either the SAT or the ACT, so which one you take comes down to your preference. Since youve picked up this book, well assume that you have chosen the ACT. That being said, if you take a practice test and find you really hate the ACT, consider trying a practice SAT to see whether you like the SAT any better.

Although not all schools require you to take the SAT or ACT, enough of them do. Therefore, if you are planning to apply to college, you will most likely need to take one of them. Even when schools do not require one of these tests, a great ACT score can still help you get in and earn scholarships.