ACT
scored on a 1-36 scale
English
45 minutes
75 questions
Math
60 minutes
60 questions
Reading
35 minutes
40 questions
Science
35 minutes
40 questions
Essay
40 minutes
SAT
scored on a 400-1600 scale
Reading
65 minutes
52 questions
Writing
35 minutes
44 questions
Math
25 minutes with no calculator
20 questions
Math
55 minutes with calculator
38 questions
Essay
50 minutes
What About SAT Subject Tests?
Some universities require one or two SAT Subject Tests, one-hour exams on a particular subject, in addition to either the ACT or SAT. Texas public universities do not require SAT Subject Tests, but universities on the Common Application may either require or consider them.