In class yesterday we talked a little bit about the ACT and SAT. I never knew much about the SAT because I took the ACT.I was told it was the better option out of the two mainly because you lose point value when you answer a wrong question on the SAT.
I didn't formally take a class but my scholarship program I've been in since 6th grade required us to go to Saturday morning workshops to help prepare us. I took it 3 times because they were all free and I got a slightly lower score than the first attempt and the same score as the first attempt on my third attempt. Luckily, I didn't have to stress to much about it because I already knew I was going to get into OSU. I had a full ride scholarship here since the 6th grade. All I had to do was go through the motions still and apply. It's ridiculous to use these tests to determine what schools a student can go to. If someone really wanted to go to OSU but scored a 14, they probably wouldn't have a chance especially now since someone in class said the average is 28.
I do feel a little stress about when it comes to taking the GRE because I really want to get into the schools I apply to and further my education. Graduate school seems a whole lot more competitive than undergrad. However, I'm not going to spend tons of money and classes to prepare. I am going purchase a study book on amazon and download apps on my phone for study tools and pray I get in somewhere from my choice schools I'm applying to.
Here is a link with a chart that compares and contrast the ACT and SAT. This chart can help a student decide which one will "represent" them best.
I took the ACT as well but that's just because I know that the SAT is mostly english and math. Also, I did some diagnostic questions and I understood the wording of the ACT much better. I think it's ridiculous that schools put such emphasis on test scores in order to determine who gets accepted and who doesn't. It's a standardized test - it's possible that some students are just good at writing those kinds of tests but their school grades aren't very high. So basically this person might have a better chance of getting accepted into a school even though he might not be successful in the first year, just because he scored well...on a standardized test. It's pretty ridiculous when you think about it
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