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PlanningSATACT
SAT vs. ACT: Which Test Fits Your Student?
Compare the Digital SAT and ACT by pacing, content, scoring, and the kinds of students each tends to suit.
PlanningSAT
When to Take the SAT
Map the first test, possible retests, and prep runway early enough to protect the rest of junior year.
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Is Taking a Prep Class Really Worth It?
An honest look at when structured prep is useful, when self-study may be enough, and what families should compare.
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Are Test-Optional Policies Dead in 2026?
What changing admissions policies mean for whether a student should still prepare for and submit a test score.
StrategySAT
Why Most SAT Practice Tests Are Wasting Your Time
Learn why inaccurate third-party tests can train the wrong instincts and what to use instead.
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