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  • Changes to the ACT

    Changes to the ACT

    You have probably heard about the recent changes to the SAT. The entire exam has been redesigned from the ground up. What you may not know, however, is that the ACT has had its own […]

     
  • Building Test Endurance

    Building Test Endurance

    The ACT and SAT are long tests. Not including breaks, the ACT clocks in at 2 hours, 55 minutes and the SAT at exactly 3 hours. If you take the optional essay section, you are […]

     
  • Tips for Writing Personal Essays

    Tips for Writing Personal Essays

    Personal essays are an essential component of the college experience. Most college applications require a personal essay, and some college courses will require you to write multiple papers about your personal experiences. Personal essays require […]

     
  • Turning Old ACT Writing Prompts Into New Ones

    Turning Old ACT Writing Prompts Into New Ones

    As we’ve talked about before, the ACT Writing section has recently undergone a major revision. While a new version of the official ACT guide is due out soon, there are only a handful of official […]

     
  • The ACT vs. the New SAT: Which one is right for you? (Part Two)

    The ACT vs. the New SAT: Which one is right for you? (Part Two)

    This week we’ll continue our summary of the differences between the ACT and the new SAT. Part one covered general considerations, ACT vs. SAT Reading, and ACT English vs. SAT Writing and Language. This part […]