--- title: SAT, ACT, or Test Optional? How to Choose the Right Path for Your Teen description: "Webinar: SAT, ACT, or Test Optional? How to Choose the Right Path for Your Teen" image: https://course.curvebreakerstestprep.com/hubfs/Webinar%20Background-Oct-27-2026-12-55-56-6003-PM.png --- [![Curvebreakers 09-09 CB Vector Logo-2](https://course.curvebreakerstestprep.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Curvebreakers%2009-09%20CB%20Vector%20Logo-2.png?width=250&height=70&name=Curvebreakers%2009-09%20CB%20Vector%20Logo-2.png "Curvebreakers 09-09 CB Vector Logo-2")](https://curvebreakerstestprep.com) # SAT, ACT, or Test Optional? How to Choose the Right Path for Your Teen # Tuesday, November 10th, 2026 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM EST   ### Register Now Fill in your information ## What will you learn? - How the Digital SAT and ACT compare: format, timing, scoring, and question types - What changed on the ACT and what it means for your student - Which test plays to your student’s strengths - What test optional really means in 2026, and which colleges now require scores again - How to decide whether to send a score, school by school - When scores still matter for merit scholarships and competitive programs - When to test and how to build a prep plan that fits your family **What Parents Are Saying About Our Previous Webinars** *I would like to say this was an amazing clarification session!!!* *I started my children \[sic\] in the summer SAT tuition with another program, it was and is really expensive. Had I had the option of Curvebreakers \[sic\] then I would have reduced the hours of tuition and also used their resources.* *It was fantastic getting a lot of information that really mattered and was relevant to the SAT / ACT world, a wonderful and thoughtful collaboration 💯💯💯💯💯* ## Learn from test prep experts Curvebreakers' owner, Nicholas LaPoma, and his team of instructors and tutors have extensive experience with the SAT and ACT, and have already taken the available digital SAT practice tests. All tutors are required to score in the 99th-percentile on the SAT or ACT. ![Nick LaPoma](https://course.curvebreakerstestprep.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Nick%20LaPoma.png?width=200&name=Nick%20LaPoma.png "Nick LaPoma") ### Nicholas LaPoma Owner of Curvebreakers ![Mark Hellman-1](https://course.curvebreakerstestprep.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mark%20Hellman-1.png?width=200&height=200&name=Mark%20Hellman-1.png "Mark Hellman-1") ### Mark Hellman Director of School Partnerships Pro Tutor & Master Trainer ![Brittany Verlezza](https://course.curvebreakerstestprep.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Brittany%20Verlezza.png?width=200&name=Brittany%20Verlezza.png "Brittany Verlezza") ### Brittany Verlezza Pro Tutor ### About Curvebreakers Curvebreakers is an educational services company, serving the New York City and Long Island Area since 2015. Located in Garden City, Curvebreakers assists students in grades 3-12 with GPA support, subject tutoring, SAT / ACT test preparation, and  college admissions essays. The company also partners with both parochial and public schools as well as non-profit organizations like PTAs and PTSAs. To date, Curvebreakers has over 18 school partners, is a Nassau BOCES vendor, and a NYC DOE vendor. "Fantastic tutoring service.  My daughter has been using Curvebreakers for the past 2 years for assistance with Algebra 1 and chemistry.  Using this tutoring service has helped her to feel more confident and has enhanced her performance in these classes." ![Star Review images](https://course.curvebreakerstestprep.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Star%20Review%20images.png?width=100&height=25&name=Star%20Review%20images.png "Star Review images") Tara K. "My son attends Curvebreakers and is very happy with his 1:1 tutor. Nick matched him up with a man who he felt would work well with him. They clicked immediately. My son is prepping for the SAT test as well as getting subject tutoring. We have a scheduled time set weekly and they work from beginning to end. As the parent, I get session updates and I am informed of assigned work for the following session. We are both very pleased with Curvebreakers and would definitely recommend it to others." ![Star Review images](https://course.curvebreakerstestprep.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Star%20Review%20images.png?width=100&height=25&name=Star%20Review%20images.png "Star Review images") Kerry K. "Curvebreakers has been a great experience.  Nick and his staff are awesome.  They are extremely helpful in all aspects of the business and I highly recommend their services." ![Star Review images](https://course.curvebreakerstestprep.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Star%20Review%20images.png?width=100&height=25&name=Star%20Review%20images.png "Star Review images") Patricia N. \