Scoremojo editorial teamKey takeaways
- Enhanced ACT core: English, Math and Reading, 131 questions in 125 minutes, scored 1–36. Science is optional.
- Digital SAT: 98 questions in 2 hours 14 minutes, scored 400–1600, adaptive by module.
- Check what your target universities accept before you decide.
How do the ACT and the Digital SAT compare?
| Enhanced ACT (core) | Digital SAT | |
|---|---|---|
| Sections | English, Math, Reading (+ optional Science, Writing) | Reading and Writing, Math |
| Questions | 131 | 98 |
| Time | 125 min | 134 min |
| Score | 1–36 composite | 400–1600 |
What is in each ACT section?
- English: 50 questions, 35 minutes.
- Math: 45 questions, 50 minutes.
- Reading: 36 questions, 40 minutes.
- Science (optional): 40 questions, 40 minutes.
The ACT composite score is the average of English, Math and Reading. Science is reported separately when you take it.
How do you choose?
- List your universities and check which tests they accept.
- Take one timed section of each exam.
- Pick the one where you felt more in control of time, and commit to it.
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Questions students ask
Is the ACT Science section required?
On the enhanced ACT, Science is optional. Check whether your universities ask for it.
Sources
- ACT — The ACT test enhancements (read 30 Oct 2026)
- ACT — Understanding your scores (read 30 Oct 2026)
- College Board — How the SAT Is Structured (read 30 Oct 2026)
- College Board — Understanding SAT Scores (read 30 Oct 2026)
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