Can AI Really Help You Prep for the SAT/ACT? 4 Practical Guidelines (and 4 Videos)

Artificial intelligence is everywhere in education right now, and SAT/ACT prep is no exception. Some students are using AI to generate practice questions, explain answers, or map out study schedules. Others are worried it will replace tutors or make the test “too easy.” The truth is more nuanced: AI can be useful in a few specific ways, but it can also waste time (or teach you the wrong thing) if you don’t put guardrails around it.

The “Math Person” Myth: 4 Mindset Shifts That Make SAT/ACT Prep Easier

If SAT or ACT prep has ever made you think, “I’m just not a math person,” you’re not alone. But that belief is one of the most expensive mistakes students make—not because ability doesn’t vary, but because the story you tell yourself shapes how you practice, how long you stick with problems, and how you respond when you miss questions.

3 Underused SAT/ACT Prep Skills

Short-form videos can be surprisingly powerful for SAT/ACT prep—especially when each one teaches a single “micro-skill” you can apply immediately on practice tests. In this article, we’ll group four quick lessons into one theme: how to think and work like a high-scoring test taker. That includes technical accuracy (so you don’t lose points to formatting) and flexible reasoning (so you don’t freeze when a problem feels unfamiliar).

Digital SAT Writing: 4 Fast Ways to Fix Grammar, Meaning, and Data Questions

On the Digital SAT, the Writing and Language-style questions (now inside the Reading & Writing section) reward students who can move quickly without getting sloppy. That usually means two things: (1) spot the grammatical “signal” the test is actually measuring, and (2) use the minimum amount of reading needed to answer confidently.

The Digital SAT gives you a built-in highlighter, but the highest-scoring students don’t use it to color every line. They use it as a decision-making tool: highlight only what helps you eliminate answers faster, keep track of grammar relationships, and spot transitions that change meaning.

4 SAT Math Problem Types You Need to Master (With Video Walkthroughs)

The Digital SAT math section rewards students who know not just what to do, but why a strategy works. Whether you are studying on your own or working with a tutor, understanding the logic behind common SAT math problem types can be the difference between a good score and a great one. In this article, our expert SAT tutors at MyGuru walk through four high-value SAT math skills—complete with short video walkthroughs—so you can see each technique in action.