Standardized Test Prep For Kids and Teens

In terms of similarities, starting Fall 2025, the ACT and SAT will both be computerized, roughly 2 hours, and focusing on English Grammar, Reading, and Math. Both exams are also accepted by any university that accepts test scores.

In terms of differences, the ACT has much more detailed and varied grammar questions than the SAT, while the SAT’s reading is a lot more focused on evidence and inference-based questions. ACT math also covers a wider breadth of content, while the SAT

Finally, the ACT will, starting in Fall 2025, have an optional science section, which tests your ability to understand a variety of scientific passages, complete with graphs, data, and experimental results.

For many schools that accept ACT or SAT tests, they describe their policy as “test optional.” This means that a student’s app does not require a test score, and test scores are less of a factor since fewer students choose to take them. This does mean, though, that scores have become more competitive at some schools.

However, if you are able to submit a score, you can more thoroughly demonstrate your academic abilities (and test taking skills) to admissions. It also can show you pushing yourself by attempting to master a non-mandatory assessment.

The best thing to do to start prepping is contact us! But to be more serious, you want to first determine whether the ACT or SAT is a better choice; then, you’ll need to take some diagnostic assessment in order to gauge your current level and determine what specific course of study you would best benefit from.