PSAT Score Range: Understanding Your Score Report
This week, students will start receiving their PSAT/NMSQT® test scores for the October 2021 test. While the PSAT test is similar to the SAT® test in many ways, you will notice that the PSAT test follows a different grading scale. For example, the PSAT score range has a maximum score of 1520, while SAT scores
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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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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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What Is a Good PSAT Test Score in 2022?
In 2021, students gained access to their PSAT/NMSQT® scores on December 6th-7th. You may be wondering how you did on the PSAT test. A good PSAT test score can qualify you for academic honors, add a gold star to your college application, and lead to scholarships later on. In this blog, we’ll explain what the
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Practice Tests: The Key to Improving Your SAT®, ACT®, or PSAT Scores
Think of a practice test as a scrimmage before the big game – you can see what the test will entail without all of the pressure and then make adjustments based on how you perform. In fact, taking practice tests is considered to be one of the most effective study techniques. So if you really
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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 to Interpret Your ACT® Score Report
You’ve taken the ACT® test, but now you’re anxious to find out how you did. Once your score report arrives, it’s important to understand the numbers used to evaluate your performance. Your official ACT score report shows how you performed on each component of the test. You will see your overall score, in addition to
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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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10 Effective Learning Techniques
When you need to learn new material, you can rely on the science of study to help you achieve the most effective results. Researchers have classified study techniques into classifications of highly, moderately, and slightly effective techniques. In this blog, we go over the 10 most effective learning techniques and categorize them in terms of
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