Act [2026 Edition]

Created in 1959, the ACT was designed specifically to compete with the SAT. While the SAT was originally intended to measure aptitude or "innate intelligence," the ACT focused on curriculum mastery —essentially testing what you actually learned in school.

For decades, the SAT was the "gold standard" on the coasts. Harvey Mudd College , a prestigious engineering school, was the very last institution to begin accepting ACT scores, finally doing so in 2007 . Created in 1959, the ACT was designed specifically

The ACT is currently being overhauled to stay competitive with the digital SAT: The New ACT and What to Expect - BWS Education Consulting Created in 1959

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Created in 1959, the ACT was designed specifically to compete with the SAT. While the SAT was originally intended to measure aptitude or "innate intelligence," the ACT focused on curriculum mastery —essentially testing what you actually learned in school.

For decades, the SAT was the "gold standard" on the coasts. Harvey Mudd College , a prestigious engineering school, was the very last institution to begin accepting ACT scores, finally doing so in 2007 .

The ACT is currently being overhauled to stay competitive with the digital SAT: The New ACT and What to Expect - BWS Education Consulting