Feeling Confused About the SAT and ACT?

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Our SAT/ACT Quick Reference Guide can help.

Many parents are unsure which test their child should take—or how to even begin preparing.

Should your teen take the SAT or the ACT? Does it matter? And what’s changing with the new online formats in 2025?

At Pathfinders College & Career Advisors, we’ve helped hundreds of families make smarter decisions about college admissions. We created this free, easy-to-follow guide to give you clarity and confidence.

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Our Quick Reference Guide Covers:

Choosing the right test can impact college admissions, scholarship opportunities, and your child’s confidence. This guide simplifies the process so you can support your student without the guesswork.

This is the test prep tool every high school parent needs.

Why it matters.

Choosing the right test can impact college admissions, scholarship opportunities, and your child’s confidence. This guide simplifies the process so you can support your student without the guesswork.

Key differences between the SAT and ACT

How to decide which test is best for your student

What’s new in the 2025 SAT and ACT formats

Prep strategies to improve scores

When and how to get started

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