Cracking the Code: Test Prep Expert Bryan Bibler Explains the SAT and ACT
From Duologue with Leslie Heaney by Leslie Heaney
April 1, 2026 · 1h 16m · Season 2 · Episode 20
About this episode
Leslie Heaney interviews Bryan Bibler to discuss the differences between the SAT and ACT, test prep strategies, and college admissions insights for 2025.
Confused about the SAT vs ACT ? In this episode, Leslie sits down with Bryan Bibler, CEO of Thirty-Six Education, to break down everything parents and high school students need to know about standardized testing, college admissions, and test prep strategies for 2025 . They cover the key differences between the ACT and SAT , how to choose the right test, when to start preparing, and how recent test-optional college admissions policies —including at Ivy League schools—are changing the landscape. Bryan also shares proven methods to improve SAT and ACT scores , realistic prep timelines, and affordable test prep resources for families without access to private tutoring. Perfect for high school students, parents, and college applicants , this episode delivers actionable insights on SAT prep, ACT prep, college application strategy, and maximizing test scores . Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: Leslie Heaney
Guest: Bryan Bibler
Topics covered
- SAT
- ACT
- test prep
- college admissions
- standardized testing
- education strategies
Keywords
- SAT
- ACT
- test prep
- college admissions
- standardized testing
- Bryan Bibler
- Thirty-Six Education
- Ivy League
- test-optional policies
- prep resources
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Thirty-Six Education
Places: Ivy League
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