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ACT vs. Digital SAT in 2025: What’s Changing—and Which Test Is Right for You?
We compare the ACT and Digital SAT in 2025, breaking down the latest updates, major differences, and tips to help students pick the best test for them.

Kate Hackett
Jul 31, 20253 min read


SAT/ACT Test Prep: Why You Shouldn't Wait Until Fall
Don’t wait until fall to start prepping for the SAT or ACT! Learn why summer prep is essential for improving your score and reducing stress.

Kate Hackett
Jun 24, 20253 min read


ACT vs. Digital SAT: Which Test is Right for You?
The ACT and Digital SAT differ in format, content, and structure. Discover which test plays to your strengths and how we can help you prepar

Kate Hackett
Apr 1, 20253 min read


The New Digital SAT - Everything You Need To Know
The Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT), a cornerstone of the college admissions process, has undergone a revolutionary transformation with the advent of the Digital SAT. In this blog post, we will unravel the intricacies of this cutting-edge examination, exploring its features, benefits, and the way it operates in the digital realm. But before we begin, I want to make sure we're very clear: here at Kate's Tutoring, we're ready to help prepare you for this exam , but we actually

Kate Hackett
Mar 6, 20242 min read


Test Prep Tips For Your Upcoming ACT And SAT Exams
Getting ready for the SAT and ACT exams can feel overwhelming, especially with updated formats rolled out. But good prep gives you confidence and helps you boost your SAT and ACT scores. This guide breaks down proven test prep strategies for the digital SAT and enhanced ACT so you know exactly how to study smarter and maximize your results.

Kate Hackett
Apr 5, 20233 min read


Do I Even Need To Take The SAT or ACT?
I get it: it's been a really tough few years and a lot of schools have gone test-optional. So the big question you're probably asking yourself now is, "Do I even need to take these exams?" And the short answer is ... probably. The longer answer is that you now (sort of) have the ability to be a bit more strategic in your test-taking decision. Before COVID, you really had no choice. You had to take either the SAT or ACT (or, if you're like me, you did both for ...some reason.

Kate Hackett
Feb 7, 20222 min read


When Should I Take the ACT / SAT?
We've prepared a full page of information the best time to take your ACT or SAT test. If you're wondering what the best schedule for your exams is, make sure you get in touch and review the best test prep timeline! First up: get at least a full round of testing in by the end of your junior year. Most students take the PSAT in the spring of sophomore year or fall of junior. By the end of junior year (so, May) you should have sat for the ACT, AP tests, and/or the SAT. You c

Kate Hackett
Aug 9, 20212 min read


So your SAT or ACT keeps getting canceled...
Their standardized tests (SAT or ACT) have been canceled month after month after month. What are they going to do?

Kate Hackett
Sep 8, 20202 min read
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