Digital SAT and Enhanced ACT Test Details

Digital SAT vs. Enhanced ACT Predictor Test Details & What You’ll Get

Introduction: Deciding whether to take the Digital SAT or Enhanced ACT can determine your college admission success. Moreover, our comprehensive 161-minute Digital SAT vs. Enhanced ACT predictor test analyzes your performance on both exam formats to identify which standardized test maximizes your college admission potential. As a result, you’ll get instant results with an 8-page personalized report comparing Digital SAT vs. Enhanced ACT scores.

Test Format & Structure

We’ve designed the predictor to mirror real test conditions. The total Test time is 2 hours and 41 minutes. Here’s the breakdown of all the sections.

Table 1: Test Structure and Details
Test	Section	Calculator	Questions (?)	Timing ⏱ (minutes)	Time/Question ⏳ (seconds)
ACT	English 📝	N/A	25	18	43.2
SAT	Math ➗	✔ Yes	20	23	69
SAT	Reading/Writing 📖	N/A	45	54	72
ACT	Math ➗	✘ No	20	23	69
ACT	Reading 📚	✘ No	20	23	69
ACT	Science 🔬	✘ No	20	20	60
TOTAL			150	161	382.2

Terms and Abbreviations: N/A: Not Applicable

What’s Included in the Digital SAT vs. Enhanced ACT Diagnostic Report

After completing the test, you’ll receive a comprehensive diagnostic report. Here’s what we include:

Section-by-section performance metrics for both the Digital SAT and Enhanced ACT.
Comparison of your strengths and weaknesses: which test format suits you more?
Question‐difficulty breakdown per section.
Topic analysis: which subtopics (e.g. grammar, algebra, science) need more work?
Percentile predictions & overall test recommendation (Digital SAT, Enhanced ACT, or both).
Instant online access to results + downloadable diagnostic report PDFs.

Figure 1: Digital SAT Math (Module 1 & 2)

Figure 2: Enhanced ACT Reading

Why This Diagnostic Helps You Choose Wisely

Save time and energy by focusing your preparation on the test you’re more likely to excel in.
Understand pacing and question type differences, so you’re not surprised on test day.
Tailor your study plan with data-driven insights rather than guesswork.
Saves time by taking one test instead of 2 separate tests.

Why to Take the Digital SAT vs. Enhanced ACT Predictor?

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Save Time and Energy

Focus your preparation on the test you’re most likely to excel on to maximize your study efficiency.

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Understand Pacing and Question Type

Get familiar with different formats so you’re not surprised on test day and can manage your time effectively.

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Tailor Your Study Plan

Receive data-driven insights instead of guessing to create a personalized preparation strategy.

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Saves Time

Take one comprehensive test instead of 2 separate tests to streamline your decision-making process.

How to Take the Digital SAT vs. Enhanced ACT Predictor Test?

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Sign Up & Create Account

Create your Socrato account to get started.

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Choose Format

Digital or Paper Scan testing option.

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Complete Test

Set aside uninterrupted time for all sections.

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Get Results

Get a detailed diagnostic report immediately.

Sign up and create the Socrato account.
Choose a testing option: digital or paper scan.
Set aside uninterrupted time to complete all sections.
Submit the test results.
Get your detailed diagnostic report immediately.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about our diagnostic test.

It’s a diagnostic test designed to compare a student’s performance on both Digital SAT and Enhanced ACT question types, helping determine which exam suits them better.

The test includes all the key subject areas found in both exams — English, Reading, Writing, Math, and Science (Science is from the Enhanced ACT).

The test has 150 multiple-choice questions representing both Digital SAT- and Enhanced ACT-style content.

The predictor test takes about 2 hours and 68 minutes, including a short 5-5-minute break, similar to a shortened version of the real exams.

No. The predictor test is not adaptive; it uses a fixed set of questions to ensure equal comparison across all students.

It can be taken digitally via the Socrato platform or on paper using a printable bubble sheet, which can later be uploaded and graded on the Socrato platform.

Yes, a calculator is permitted in the Math section, in accordance with the rules of the actual Digital SAT and Enhanced ACT.

Yes. The ACT-portion questions mirror the new Enhanced ACT structure with four answer choices per question.

Yes. The test mixes both types, so performance across each style can be compared accurately.

Scores are generated automatically after completion. Each section is scored separately and combined to show predicted performance on both the Digital SAT and Enhanced ACT.

The report provides:

Predicted SAT and ACT scores.
Strengths and weaknesses by subject and topic.
Question-type analysis.
Recommendation on which test the student is likely to perform better on.

For the digital version, results are available instantly. For Individual paper submissions, results are available instantly. But for large-group paper submissions, the results are processed within 24–48 hours of upload or scanning.

Yes, two short breaks (about 5 minutes) are typically included midway through the session.

Yes, students may retake the predictor after a study cycle to measure progress and see if their SAT- or ACT-alignment changes. We recommend it one time only.

For online: a device with a stable internet connection.
For paper: printed test booklet, bubble sheet, #2 pencil, and calculator.

It is a Socrato-created proprietary diagnostic — not an official College Board or Enhanced ACT — but it closely models the style, timing, and question difficulty of both real exams.

Yes. The report includes percentile estimates that align with current Digital SAT and Enhanced ACT scoring standards for comparison.

The test provides a strong correlation with actual Digital SAT and Enhanced ACT results, based on performance data and the statistical scaling used by Socrato’s scoring model.

Yes — in keeping with the Enhanced ACT format, all predictor test questions use four answer choices.

Yes. Reports can be downloaded or shared digitally with tutors, counsellors, or parents for deeper analysis.

Absolutely! Your comprehensive 8-page diagnostic report includes predicted scores for both the Digital SAT (on a 1600 scale) and the ACT (on a 36 scale), along with detailed breakdowns by section and personalized recommendations on which test is better suited to your strengths.

Yes! We provide a sample diagnostic report on our website so you can preview exactly what insights and recommendations you’ll receive. This includes examples of score predictions, strength/weakness analysis, and personalized study recommendations.