SAT还是ACT？你选对了吗（下）

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摘要：随着大学申请竞争的白热化，标化成绩在学生个人简历中扮演的“入场券”角色，变得越来越重要。然而，在你开始进入考试培训前，你首先需要做出一个选择：SAT和ACT，到底哪一个考试才更适合自己？这个问题的答案，可能比你以为的要复杂许多。

上一期，我们带大家深入了解并对比了SAT和ACT考试的特点及不同。总的来说SAT更加注重考察学生的批判性思维能力及英语文化积累，ACT相较而言更加程式化，对于非英语母语的孩子们来讲，备考中提分的效率会更高。

我们为什么推荐ACT考试

在PO，我们会强烈建议学生避开SAT考试，而去选择ACT考试。因为对于学生们而言，SAT考试充满了不确定性因素，这包括它持续进行的修改、臭名昭著的作弊丑闻，以及高难度的测试形式。

1.2016年，SAT对它的测试结构进行了大规模调整，使得许多学生和考试培训的专家仍然在努力去消化这种变化，为适应新的题目而积极准备。技术上讲，SAT考试目前仍然在不断调整中，学生在每一次新的考试中还能看到陌生的提问方式。

2.进一步来讲，SAT的作弊丑闻以及大规模取消考试的现象已经成为考生和家长们普遍的担忧，有谁愿意花费这样大量的人力、物力和财力来为一个随时可能取消的考试做准备呢?国际考生们也在慢慢无路可走，就在刚刚过去的2017年上半年，为了打击考试作弊行为，美国大学理事会(CB)宣布取消6月份的国际生考试(SAT II 科目考试仍然照常进行)。

3.最后一点，SAT考试要求学生在英语语言及文化环境中有很长时间的经验。很多人可能会想要反驳说，SAT考试比ACT考试给了孩子们更充足的答题时间，的确，不可否认的是，SAT的阅读每篇文章学生平均有13分钟的阅读时间，而ACT只有9分钟。但是SAT的考生们需要把多出来的每一分钟都用在分析一篇完全不熟悉的文学作品上。

给非英语母语考生们的建议

对于非英语母语的考生来说，ACT考试要舒服的多。原因在于阅读文章以及题目更加直接，而且整个测试更加程式化，这就意味着学生可以学习和应用更加有效的应试策略。许多家庭也热衷于现在由SAT考试转换为参加ACT考试，因为ACT取消考试的可能性要低得多，第一次在亚洲取消考试的事件发生在去年暑期。虽然考试中ACT比SAT答题时间短也可能成为家长和考生的一个担心，但是考生们很快会发现，相较于SAT考试而言，他们有能力更加有效和自信地应对ACT考试。

就像我们有些人是右撇子，有些人是左撇子一样，不同的人可能选择不同的考试会感觉更加自在。举个例子来说，我们有个学生L，她的IB课程取得41分(满分42分)，连续多年获得荣誉学生，是一个能力非常全面的学霸。但是在SAT的考试中却很难突破1400分(满分1600分)。她挣扎了几年之后，最终放弃了选择SAT考试，然后尝试了一下ACT模考。第一次尝试ACT考试的时候，就取得了36分的满分成绩，终于又回到正轨，信心满满地向着自己梦想中的学校冲刺。

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在SAT和ACT考试之间进行选择，是一个比较艰巨的任务，但是你要相信有很多具体的因素可以帮助你做出最有效的选择!如果关于SAT和ACT的考试有任何你觉得疑惑或者担心的地方，欢迎与启德高端留学的专业顾问取得联系，他们将帮助你确认最适合你的考试!同学们加油!

At Prestige Only, we strongly recommend that our students avoid the SAT. The SAT is too unpredictable for students due to its ongoing revisions, notorious cheating scandals, and difficult testing style.

In 2016, the SAT rolled out massive changes to its testing structure that many students and test preparation experts are still struggling to comprehend and prepare for. The test is still technically under revision, and students are seeing unfamiliar question types on every new exam.

Furthermore, the SATs cheating scandals and mass cancellations are a common concern—who wants to put in all that time, energy, and money to take a cancelled test? International test takers are running out of options as well: in early 2017, College Board announced that the International June SAT was cancelled in order to discourage cheating (SAT II Subject Tests were still available).

Lastly, the SAT is an exam that requires a strong, lifelong background in English language and literature. Many are tempted to argue that the SAT gives students more time than the ACT, and it is undeniable that the SAT Reading gives you 13 minutes per passage while the ACT Reading only gives you 9. However, students taking the SAT spend every second of those extra minutes struggling to analyze an unfamiliar piece of literature.

The ACT is far more comfortable for students whom English is not their first language. The questions and passages are more direct, and the test is way more formulaic—which means that students can study and implement more efficient test-taking strategies. Many families are also keen to switch now because the ACT is way less prone to cancellation: the first ACT cancellation in Asia happened only last summer. While the shorter exam time will always be a concern, students will find that they are able to prepare more effectively and –most importantly—more confidently!

Much like using your left hand or your right hand, different people will feel comfortable taking different tests. Take, for example, Lucy (name changed to protect her privacy). Lucy was an IB 41/42, multiple-year honors student, and an all-around academic superstar, but struggled to break 1400 out of 1600 on the SAT. After several years of struggling, she finally conceded and tried an ACT diagnostic exam. She scored a perfect 36 on her first try, and is back on track towards applying to her dream school.

The SAT vs ACT might seem like a daunting question, but there are plenty of factors that can be broken down to help you make the most productive decision! If you have any questions or concerns, reach out to your PO Senior Consultant. They’ll work with you to find the test that you will be the most comfortable and confident with. Happy Studying!