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[Video] ACT vs. SAT–What’s the Difference?

Christine Kenyon

Written by Christine Kenyonon November 30th, 2018

Christine Kenyon’s passion for education began while studying Secondary Education & History at Boston College (MA). As a volunteer tour guide, Ms. Kenyon fell in love with the world of undergraduate admission. She went on to receive a Graduate Assistantship in Boston College’s admission office while she completed her Master’s degree in Developmental Psychology. Ms. Kenyon then joined the Office of Undergraduate Admission at Babson College (MA) where she focused on scholarship review, transfer admission, and multicultural recruitment. Most recently, Ms. Kenyon served as an application reviewer and interviewer for highly-selective scholarships affiliated with UNC Chapel Hill (NC) and Duke University (NC).

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Your high school counselor is encouraging you to take the SAT. But your neighbor (whose son got into Harvard, by the way…) says the ACT is the way to go. So, what’s the real deal? Which test do colleges really prefer? Find out in the latest installment of our video series, We Can Explain. In this video, we break down the major differences between the two standardized tests and help you decide which test may help you put your best foot forward, giving you an advantage in the college admissions process. Click here to tune in for “ACT vs. SAT–What’s the Difference?” And don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel to keep up-to-date on all the latest college planning tips from our college admissions and finance experts.
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