Should I prep for both the SAT and ACT?

Absolutely Not.

No seriously. While the two tests, at a distance are very similar, once you get into preparing to take them individually, they become very different. Both in terms of the type questions asked, and thACT vs SAT e way they’re asked to you. While the ACT may get you to use a more logical approach to a math concept, the SAT may have you recall specific steps to solve it. Where the ACT may focus more on mechanics, the SAT will focus more on context.

Furthermore (that word will be tested on both), there is no added benefit to taking both. You can’t submit both. Nor should you if they aren’t exactly comparable. Thus, it’s a nonsensical question to ask. But one that parents ask FREQUENTLY. Whichever one you choose to go with, I highly recommend sticking with it. If you’re completely unfamiliar with both, it may be beneficial in the long run to take a diagnostic test for both (though I highly recommend the ACT either way).