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ACT vs SAT – Which test is right for you?

ACT SAT Test Prep Tutors

Free Diagnostic Exam

Tutor Doctor provides FREE diagnostic exams to determine which test would best be appropriate for your student’s success. Getting into college is competitive, therefore, we want to make sure your student is taking the test that best maximizes their potential to do well, score high, and get into the college of his or her dreams.

ACT and SAT Tutoring

  • 97% of Tutor Doctor students increase their ACT & SAT scores
  • Even small score increases can result in major Scholarship Awards. Many of our students have earned up to $40,000 per year in Academic Scholarships.
  • 99% of College Scholarships are based on Academics and Test scores, meaning that a student’s ACT or SAT score is worth a small fortune
  • Tutor Doctor Test Prep is presented in manageable pieces for ultimate success

About Our Tutoring Program

Tutoring in ACT preparation and SAT preparation will give your student that extra leverage to score higher on the test. With increased competition to get into the best colleges and universities across the nation, private one-on-one tutoring in test preparation is the best way to achieve the scores you need to get into the college or university of your choice.

Our team of experienced tutors offer personalized, one-on-one tutoring for students of all skill levels and ages, who are preparing for their ACT or SAT exams.

We have only the best, most qualified tutors to help you or your student exceed his or her goals when it comes to the ACT and SAT exams. We know what it takes, what to expect on the exam, and how to get the best results.

ACT SAT Test Prep Tutors

How It Works

  • First, we present the very best ACT/SAT test taking strategies followed by a review and remediation of the academic skills required for success.
  • Students then complete a series of subject specific skill builders which reinforces their confidence level as they internalize the information.
  • Finally, students complete multiple full length practice exams, putting all the pieces together.

ACT vs. SAT

  ACT SAT
Test Type Achievement Test Content and Reasoning Test
Sections English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing (optional) Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, Math, (optional) Essay.
Score Choice Yes, however schools may request all scores. Yes, however schools may request all scores.
Calculator Yes, math only Yes, math only. Some math sections must be completed without a calculator.
Scoring No loss for incorrect answers. No loss for incorrect answers.
Vocabulary Minimal vocabulary questions (English section has a few vocabulary questions and reading section includes “words” in context). Students will be asked to interpret the meaning of words based on the context of the passage.
Features Completing reading section can be difficult. Questions are more straight- forward. No formulas provided. Will contain passages from America’s founding documents. Real World scenario/ Problem Solving approach to math. Questions based in science, history, and social studies contexts.
Accepted where? All universities and colleges routinely accept ACT for admission. All universities and colleges routinely accept SAT for admission.
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Retain What You Read
  • Retain what you read
  • Think creatively
  • Communicate effectively

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Improve Your English
  • Conversational English
  • Improve punctuation
  • Writing e-mail

Mathematics

Power Math
  • Arithmetic, Algebra
  • Geometry, Trigonometry
  • Calculus

Science

Know Your Formulas
  • Work smarter, not harder
  • Take effective notes
  • AP courses
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