Should I Take Both the ACT® and SAT® Tests?
The college planning process can be stressful, and some families struggle with deciding which test to take. When it comes to college admissions testing in the U.S., there are two options: the ACT® test and the SAT® test. In most cases, students will submit scores from one of the tests alongside their college application. But
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Differences Between the ACT® and SAT® Tests
For someone new to the college admissions process, comparing the ACT® and SAT® tests can be like comparing apples to oranges. At a glance the two seem very similar, but once you break down the tests further, you’ll notice a few important differences. Both of these tests are widely accepted for scholarship consideration and college
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13 Ways to Improve Reading Scores on the SAT®, ACT®, & PSAT Tests
As I coach students for the college admissions exams, they will often ask how to improve reading comprehension performance on the SAT®, PSAT, and ACT® tests. These questions come as no surprise. The “Reading” section is one of the more daunting segments of the test for many students. These sections contain passages that consist of
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When Should I Take the ACT® or SAT® Test?
Choosing the right time to take the ACT® or SAT® test can have a positive impact on your performance. You will need time to prepare beforehand, and you’ll want to settle on a date when you won’t be overwhelmed with extracurriculars, school work, or other factors. Deciding on the best test date for you will
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Difference Between the PSAT and SAT® Tests
Standardized test names are like alphabet soup. You have the PSAT, the SAT®, and the ACT® tests, all offered in high school. The acronyms all stand for something, and it can be easy to confuse them because of their similar names. Knowing what to expect, why to sign up for each test, and how each
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How Does Online Test Prep Work?
For high school students, life is often a juggling act. Many students have strict schedules consisting of schoolwork, extracurriculars, part-time jobs, and social events. Adding test prep into the mix is not always an easy task. Time management is key. For this reason, many of our families over the years have asked for test prep
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5 Tips to Improve Your SAT® Test Score
You’ve taken the test the first time around and received your scores. But you were hoping for a higher number. If you, like many students, will be taking the SAT® test more than once, try these 5 tips to improve your SAT test score on the next test. 1. Set a Target Score The first
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In-Person vs. Online Test Prep
Students have busy lives, so finding the best test prep option is vital. One of the first choices you need to make is whether to prep in person or online. Your plate is already full, so adding to it will be a delicate balance. A recent survey indicates that students spend, on average, ten hours
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Differences Between the ACT® and the SAT® Tests
They both have three letters in their acronym, but is that the only commonality between the SAT® and ACT® tests? Not quite. Follow along as we guide you through the similarities and differences between the two main college admissions tests — and give you guidance about which ones you should take. In this post, we’ll
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Scary Good Test-Taking Tips
October is the month of Halloween… and test prep. But test prep doesn’t have to be all that scary as long as you follow our list of scary good test-taking tips. For those of you taking the ACT ® or SAT ® tests in just a few weeks, here are some quick tricks that can
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