The ACT and SAT are widely accepted by U.S. colleges, which often prompts students to ask: Which test should I take? The answer lies in understanding the differences between the two tests.

Not all test-takers are able to complete the ACT or SAT in the "standard" manner due to documented disabilities. In such instances, test-takers may request one or more testing accommodations.

For several years, a number of school districts and others have been pressuring the state to administer the SAT or ACT in lieu of the Smarter Balanced tests in English Language Arts and math that all ...