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Podcast: Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Podcast
Episode: Differences Between SAT and ACT Reading
Description: The multiple-choice reading sections of the SAT and ACT have never been more similar, but closer analysis proves they are hardly the same. Amy and Mike invited best-selling author Erica Meltzer to explore the subtle differences between the SAT and ACT reading sections. What are five things you will learn in this episode? How similar are the reading sections of the SAT and ACT? Which section is more likely to feature 19th century or earlier passages? Which reading section may be easier to earn a top score on? What makes precision so critical in answering SAT r...