College Admissions Consulting SAT VS ACT—What Are the Differences?: Listener Q&A Written by College Coach Guest Authoron May 19th, 2021 Bright Horizons College Coach occasionally features blog posts written by guest authors. You’ll find more information about each guest author in the About the Author section on the blog post. Learn More About College Coach act, getting in, sat, standardized testing, Those students who do plan to take standardized tests this year have a choice: ACT or SAT. But how do you make that choice if you don’t know what the differences are? ArborBridge CEO and former tutor and curriculum director Megan Stubbendeck shares her insight in our first segment. In Office Hours, we’re answering your college finance and admissions questions. To listen to other episodes, visit Getting In: A College Coach Conversation on VoiceAmerica or search for us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. While you’re there, please leave us a rating or review! We appreciate your feedback. Related Resources Read | Posted on July 22nd, 2025 Class of 2025 College Admissions Recap: Trends, Wins, and What's Next Read | Posted on July 16th, 2025 Am I competitive for medical school? Read | Posted on July 9th, 2025 Why College Students Should Consider Renter's Insurance: Protecting Your Belongings on Campus and Beyond