The New Digital SAT vs. ACT

Last October, many American high school students got their first taste of a “digital adaptive test” when they took the PSAT in its new, digital format. And as of March, 2024, the SAT has moved to a completely digital format–a decisive change for a test that’s been around for almost a century. The College Board has been working on this move for some time, announcing back in early 2022 that a fully-digital SAT was in the works. Read more to learn all about the new digital SAT and how it compares to the ACT.