Both the SAT and ACT have recently undergone major changes. Compare the two updated tests side by side to see how they stack up.
Originally published on January 17, 2025. Updated on May 21, 2026.Â
The ACT English Test is the first section of the ACT and is designed to assess students’ ability to revise and edit written texts. Students have 45 minutes to answer 50 questions. Rather than testing isolated grammar rules, the section is passage-based and asks students to step into the role of...
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Read MoreACT recently announced some exciting changes to the test. Learn what's changing and what's staying the same.
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