It used to be a no-brainer. Colleges on the coast tended to favor SAT scores while colleges in the Midwest or South generally accepted ACT scores.

Today, the lines have been blurred and choosing which test to take is not so clear-cut. Most colleges now accept both SAT and ACT test scores. Colleges are also adopting a new trend, as some schools are de-emphasizing the admissions test requirement altogether.

So with all these new developments, there are tons of options. First, check out CampusCompare’s admissions criteria on the college page of your choice to see which test is required (if any). And if the college accepts both tests, then no need to get your stomach in knots (especially if you are not in the test room just yet!).

Here is CampusCompare’s cheat sheet: the difference between the two tests to help you ace the one you take!

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