Many students are faced with the choice of taking the SAT or ACT, and the recent changes to the SAT make this decision even more complicated. The infographic below compares the new digital SAT and the ACT, so that you can see the similarities and differences between these two important tests.
The best way to determine which test is right for you is to take a practice test for each. We offer full-length practice tests for both the digital SAT and the ACT. Get started for free today.
The SAT is offered on 8 Saturdays every year. The test dates typically fall in March, May, June, August, September, October, November, and December. See upcoming dates and registration deadlines.
Think of the last time you took a big test. What were you thinking about during the test? Did you feel good or bad during the exam? When thinking about the upcoming test, what are your thoughts and feelings about it? Have these thoughts and feelings motivated you to prepare...
The digital SAT is an adaptive test, which means that scoring is a lot more complicated than it used to be. Wondering how it works?Brenna O’Neill, President of Test Innovators, joined Mike Bergin and Amy Seeley on the Tests and the Rest podcast for an in-depth discussion on digital SAT scoring.
The team here at Test Innovators knows a thing or two about the anxiety surrounding testing. There are many different methods to relieving testing anxiety but we chose our top four favorites.
Educators can help students manage the SAT and ACT testing process by providing resources about the tests. We recommend creating an informational packet that you can give to your families as they start the testing process. Here’s a sample packet for inspiration. Please feel free to download and use it.
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