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ACT vs. SAT: Guide to standardized testing

Isabel Ji, Copy Editor • January 22, 2026

Many students debate whether the SAT or ACT is a better fit for them — but what are the differences?

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Isabel Ji, Copy Editor

Often found sitting in cafes with a pastry and drink, Isabel Ji enters her second-year on the Falconer and junior year at the school. As Copy Editor, Ji hopes to improve the paper through both intricate editing and thoughtful writing. Outside of the Falconer, Ji loves to draw, cook and sip on vanilla bean frapichinos. She moves throughout her day with a growing imagination, expectation for the future and sweet tooth for ice cream. This coming year, Ji looks forward to improving as a writer, editor and public speaker. Academic passions include robotics, science research and volunteering as a tutor. Ji loves music of all kinds from rap to indie, including Mac Miller, Dominic Fike and Malcom Todd. She is always ready to learn new things and work through any challenges she comes across.