Is the ACT a better option than the SAT for Dubai students?

It depends—but maybe! The ACT might actually be a better fit if you’re fast on your feet and like variety. It includes Science (don’t panic, it’s mostly data interpretation), moves at a quicker pace, and is still paper-based in most international locations, unlike the new digital SAT.

Dubai students juggling IB or A-levels often find that their coursework lines up nicely with the ACT’s content. But the only way to really know? Take diagnostic tests for both and compare your scores and how each one feels. We help students in Dubai do exactly that, and once we see what suits you best, we go all in on the test that plays to your strengths.