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ACT and SAT Prep HQ
Your Expert Guide to
Navigating ACT and SAT Prep
Discover the latest changes, essential comparisons, and
expert insights on the ACT and SAT for 2024-2025.
Key Insights
The ACT vs. SAT Differences Through February 2025
ACT
Pencil-and-paper 2025
3 SECTIONS
English (Grammar)
Math (4 choices per question)
Reading (Long Passages)
Science (Optional)
Duration
2.5 Hours
Fewer questions,
more time per
problem
ACT
Pencil-and-paper
4 SECTIONS
English (Grammar)
Math (Up to Pre-Calculus)
Reading (Long Passages)
Science (Reading Graphs)
Duration
3.5 Hours
SAT
Digital
2 SECTIONS
Reading and Writing
Math (Up to Trigonometry)
First module of each section
is the same for everyoneSecond module of each
section is ADAPTIVE
Duration
2.5 Hours
What every parents should know?
Discover which test is right for your child, explore key similarities, and see how test scores can unlock powerful opportunities for college admissions and scholarships.
If your child attends a public school in the State of Illinois, the ACT is the required test they need to take.
Both the ACT and SAT cover similar content areas and require comparable strategies for success. Colleges do not have a preference between ACT or SAT scores—either can be submitted.
Submitting your test scores can be one of the easiest ways to qualify for scholarships, potentially opening doors to financial aid opportunities.
While some schools still require standardized test scores, many have moved to test-optional policies, and a few no longer consider scores at all. Since these policies can change, staying informed is key.
Strong test scores can be an effective way to distinguish your child from other applicants, providing an advantage in the competitive college admissions process.
PROS and CONS
Discover the key factors that can help you decide which
test aligns best with your child’s strengths and goals.
SAT
PROS
DESMOS
There is a graphing software
embedded in bluebook
Graph in all sections
Science is incorporated into each
section
Easier to skip around
With the ability to mark questions to
comeback to review, it is easy to see
which questions to go back to
CONS
Thinking Test
Questions are asked in a way that students
might not realize what they are asking
Heavy on Vocabulary
The average reading paragraph grade
level is 13.5
Adaptive scoring
The second module in each section can
be very difficult
What's New?
Get the latest information on changes, updates
and new developments for the upcoming test season
Switching from SAT to ACT in Illinois
Starting in 2024-2025, all public high school students in Illinois must take the ACT to graduate, with the state providing the test for free in April of junior year.
PSAT Changes and National Merit Scholarship
The PSAT/NMSQT, taken in October, remains essential for National Merit Scholarships, while the practice PSAT in April is no longer required.
February 2025
The traditional pencil-and-paper ACT format will continue to be offered through February 2025.
April to July 2025
Starting in April 2025, students can choose between a shorter digital ACT or the traditional pencil-and-paper version.
September 2025 and Beyond
From September 2025 onward, both the digital and pencil-and-paper ACT formats will be shorter for greater efficiency.
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Key differences between the
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I start with ACT/SAT Prep?
Private Tutoring: We meet for one hour, usually once a week for six weeks before the test. The cost is $150 per hour. Small Group Tutoring: We meet once a week for 2 hours for six weeks leading up to a test. One of the six weeks is a complete practice test, so that week, we meet for 2.5-3.5 hours, depending on which test we are preparing for. Cost is $800.
What do you cover in ACT/SAT Prep?
Our approach includes reviewing essential content (teaching to the test), teaching effective strategies, and developing a confident mindset with a proprietary framework we have evolved over the past 18 years.
What curriculum do you use for ACT/SAT Prep?
We use only retired ACT/SAT exams for homework and practice exams. We have developed our own curriculum to cover the content that is on the exam, teach strategies for each section of the exam, and exercises to work through any test anxiety.
When is the best time to start ACT/SAT Prep?
Super Prepared Student -The type of student who does all the practice problems that a teacher assigns even though they know the teacher is never going to collect them -Starts prep summer before Junior year of high school Motivated Student -The type of student who does the work that needs to be done but is super busy and can’t commit to spending a couple of hours a week preparing for the test. -Starts prep fall or EARLY spring of Junior year Procrastinator Student -The type of student who puts off studying until the last minute. -Takes their first test in the Spring of Junior year, and then does prep over the summer before Senior year
What subjects do you offer?
ACT, SAT, and Essays for College Applications
How long are the sessions?
Private tutoring is 60 minutes per lesson. Small group tutoring is 2 to 3 hours per class.
What is your success rate?
In over 17 years and thousands of students, we have only had scores go DOWN for 3 students. In 6 weeks of tutoring or a small group, the average ACT score increases by 4 points, and the average SAT score increases by 150 points.
Do you offer online tutoring?
We offer online tutoring for the ACT, SAT, and Essays for College Applications through Zoom.