SAT還是ACT？你選對(duì)了嗎

你需要了解的**件事情就是，SAT 和 ACT 考試從作用上講，有著顯著的相似性。首先這兩者都是以多項(xiàng)選擇為主要形式的考試，用來(lái)測(cè)試你是否已經(jīng)準(zhǔn)備好接受大學(xué)教育。其次，對(duì)于你想要申請(qǐng)的大學(xué)來(lái)說(shuō)，他們同時(shí)接受并認(rèn)可SAT和ACT的成績(jī)。而且，任何一所大學(xué)都對(duì) SAT 和 ACT 分?jǐn)?shù)一視同仁，并沒(méi)有對(duì)任何一個(gè)考試表現(xiàn)出偏好。

SAT

我們先來(lái)看下SAT考試的特點(diǎn)。SAT是一個(gè)依賴(lài)語(yǔ)境的測(cè)試，這意味著你如果在話(huà)題外有很廣泛的知識(shí)積累，你將在考試中取得更好的成績(jī)。數(shù)學(xué)部分的測(cè)試就是一個(gè)很好的例子：SAT考試中，如果有學(xué)生不會(huì)用一個(gè)傳統(tǒng)的公式來(lái)解出一道題目，他同樣可以使用邏輯學(xué)或其他的算法解決自己知識(shí)儲(chǔ)備上的不足。語(yǔ)言部分的測(cè)試，則要求學(xué)生長(zhǎng)期處于一個(gè)英語(yǔ)環(huán)境中，因?yàn)轭}目通常會(huì)比較迂回，關(guān)注于一些并不被大家熟知的文學(xué)作品，而且經(jīng)常會(huì)包括一些英語(yǔ)語(yǔ)言中很細(xì)枝末節(jié)的差別。(比如，你曾經(jīng)試圖解釋“peppered” 和 “l(fā)ittered” 兩個(gè)單詞的差別嗎?)寫(xiě)作的部分則要求學(xué)生評(píng)價(jià)一篇文章，并說(shuō)明作者使用了哪些修辭手法來(lái)有效表達(dá)自己的觀點(diǎn)，這種時(shí)候，如果你了解一些修辭概念，比如文章的氣質(zhì)、標(biāo)志語(yǔ)、動(dòng)人的表達(dá)法，就能起到很關(guān)鍵的作用?？偟膩?lái)說(shuō)，長(zhǎng)期處于英語(yǔ)文化下，以及擁有很好的批判性思維的學(xué)生，可以在SAT考試中更加如魚(yú)得水。

ACT

相比較而言，ACT就是一個(gè)更加程式化的考試，換言之，你在考試之外的知識(shí)積累不一定能派上用場(chǎng)。ACT的數(shù)學(xué)測(cè)試對(duì)于那些不熟悉特定公式和概念的孩子來(lái)講，就要困難許多，因?yàn)樗麄兒茈y找到另外的方法來(lái)解出這些題目。即便是在英語(yǔ)測(cè)試的部分，對(duì)固定語(yǔ)法結(jié)構(gòu)的知識(shí)也是非常必要的。閱讀部分側(cè)重考察學(xué)生復(fù)述細(xì)節(jié)的能力，只是簡(jiǎn)單地要求學(xué)生描述文章中發(fā)生了什么，而不是去分析文章的內(nèi)容。ACT的寫(xiě)作部分，會(huì)要求學(xué)生評(píng)價(jià)針對(duì)同一問(wèn)題的不同觀點(diǎn)，并填充論據(jù)和例子，來(lái)寫(xiě)出一篇強(qiáng)有力的論文。擅長(zhǎng)于記憶和復(fù)述事實(shí)的孩子會(huì)在ACT考試中有更出色的表現(xiàn)。

那么，對(duì)于每一個(gè)具體的孩子而言，在SAT和ACT之間做出選擇時(shí)，除了考試內(nèi)容的不同外，備考難度、考試時(shí)間安排、報(bào)名方式及渠道等等諸多要素，都應(yīng)該考慮在內(nèi)。

關(guān)于SAT和ACT 考試，到底該選擇哪個(gè)?在總結(jié)多年學(xué)生指導(dǎo)經(jīng)驗(yàn)后，PO團(tuán)隊(duì)給出的專(zhuān)業(yè)建議是什么?敬請(qǐng)期待明天的微信推送，我們將結(jié)合真實(shí)的學(xué)生案例，為大家揭曉SAT和ACT的選擇之謎。

The college application process is getting more and more competitive every year; now more than ever, your standardized test score is an important pillar in your entire profile. Before you begin studying for the actual test, however, you first have to decide: which standardized test is better, the SAT or the ACT? The answer is a lot more complicated than you think.

The first thing to remember is that there are distinct similarities between the two. Both are almost entirely multiple-choice exams designed to test your college readiness. Both allow you to choose which scores you would like to send to your hopeful universities. Neither deduct points for incorrect answers. Most importantly, all universities accept both SAT and ACT, and they do not hold preference or merit to either one.

The SAT is a test based on context, which means that an expanded knowledge of outside topics will prove useful. The Math section is a good example of this: if students do not know the traditional formula to find a solution, they can use logic and alternative methods to work around their lack of knowledge. The Verbal section requires a lifetime of exposure to the English language as questions tend to be more roundabout, focus on unfamiliar pieces of literature, and often include nuances in the English language (have you ever tried to explain the difference between “peppered” and “l(fā)ittered?”). The Essay section asks students to examine a passage and explain how the author uses rhetorical devices to construct an effective article—knowledge of concepts such as ethos, logos, and pathos are crucial. Students with a lifetime of exposure to English literature and a strong background in critical thinking will feel more comfortable on the SAT.

The ACT is a test based on formula, which means that outside knowledge will not provide much help. The Math section is less forgiving for students who are unfamiliar with a specific formula or concept, and they will not be able to easily find an alternative route to the solution. Even on the English section, knowledge of strict grammar structures is necessary. The Reading section tests on your ability to recall details; it simply asks students about what happened in the passage rather than analyze it. The ACT Essay asks students to evaluate different perspectives on an issue, then build them into strong arguments with reasons and examples. Students who are able to remember and regurgitate the facts will excel on the ACT.

Much like using your left hand or your right hand, different people will feel comfortable taking different tests. What's the professional advice from Prestige Only consultants? Please looking forward to our WeChat article tomorrow! We will bring you the answers.

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