Every year, we meet parents who are genuinely confused by the same situation: Their child earns excellent grades, takes Honors or AP classes, completes assignments, and may even have a GPA well above 4.0. Then an SAT or ACT score comes back, and it seems completely out of line with...
SAT vs. ACT Reading and Grammar: Which Test Is Better for You?
SAT vs. ACT Reading and Grammar: Which Test Is Better for You? Students comparing the SAT and ACT often focus first on math, timing, or science, but some of the biggest differences between the two tests actually show up in Reading and Grammar. Both exams test reading comprehension, grammar, punctuation,...
Who Should Start SAT/ACT Prep This Fall?
Every fall, parents ask: “Is it too early to start SAT or ACT prep?” Sometimes yes — but for many students, fall is actually the ideal time to begin. Prep should match a student’s grade, goals, current scores, and timeline, not follow a one-size-fits-all schedule. At Broward Tutorial Services, we...
SAT Math vs. ACT Math: Solving the Mystery
At first glance, SAT Math and ACT Math look like cousins. Algebra? Check. Geometry? Yep. Functions, percentages, word problems, graphs? All there. But once students actually take both tests, they often discover something strange: the two math sections can feel completely different. The SAT is the kid who turns a...
Finding the Right SAT/ACT Prep Path
Test prep can be confusing. More and more colleges are requiring test scores and the whole admissions process is becoming more complex and earlier. We hear a lot of questions from parents. Among the most common are “Where should my student start?” and “How much prep do we need?”...
What Can You Do for Your Middle School Student to Help Prepare for College Admissions Tests?
Your seventh grader does not need an SAT tutor. There. We said it. In fact, if your middle school student is spending Saturday mornings memorizing SAT tricks, we would probably suggest finding something more age-appropriate to do. Go outside. Read a book. Learn guitar. Sleep until noon. There will be...
Why Reading May Be the Most Important SAT Prep of All
Every year, we meet students who are preparing seriously for the SAT for the first time. After a diagnostic test, they usually know exactly why they missed certain math questions. Maybe they haven't mastered a particular concept yet, or maybe they simply need more practice. Reading scores often feel different....
University of Florida’s New Early Decision Program: What It Means for the Testing Timeline
If you’re a Florida student with your eye on the University of Florida, there’s a new acronym you’ll want to learn: ED, or Early Decision. UF recently announced that beginning with the Fall 2027 admissions cycle, students will be able to apply through a binding Early Decision program. In plain...
What is the last SAT or ACT that seniors can take?
What is the last SAT or ACT that seniors can take for college admissions? For Admissions: For seniors applying to college in the 2026–2027 admissions cycle, timing matters more than most families realize. One of the biggest mistakes students make is assuming they can “just take one more test later.”...
Should Your Student Take a Summer SAT or ACT Prep Class?
By the time summer rolls around, many families searching for SAT prep classes or ACT prep in are facing the same issue: Their scores just aren’t there yet. Maybe your student started with a diagnostic. Maybe they’ve already taken the test once. Or maybe they’re a strong student whose GPA...