The ACT has overtaken the SAT in terms of gross number of test takers. Does it mean it's the better option for college? The SAT is still used as the "default exam" and is considered more challenging. You be the judge!
3. ACT Test Takers have been growing
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200,000
400,000
600,000
800,000
1,000,000
1,200,000
1,400,000
1,600,000
1986 1996 2006
Number of Test Takers by Decade
SAT ACT
4. ACT: the “New SAT?”
1,500,000
1,550,000
1,600,000
1,650,000
1,700,000
1,750,000
1,800,000
1,850,000
1,900,000
2011 2012 2013 2014
Number of Test Takers by Decade
SAT ACT
SAT Decreased YOY
ACT Increased 8.0% YOY!!!
170,000+ More than the SAT