Random question, but I realized that I don't know what the ACT and SAT acronyms stand for. Can anyone help me with this small curiosity?
Sure! The ACT stands for "American College Testing," while the SAT originally stood for "Scholastic Aptitude Test." However, over the years, the SAT name was changed to "Scholastic Assessment Test," and then it became simply the "SAT," with the acronym no longer representing any specific words. Both the ACT and SAT are standardized tests used by colleges and universities in the United States for undergraduate admissions purposes. They aim to assess students' academic skills and readiness for college.
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