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The ACT and SAT are more alike than they’ve ever been. The 2016 redesign of the SAT brought that exam considerably-closer in both form and function to the ACT. Some sections are virtually identical, and […]
Over the course of this blog, we’ve covered ACT and SAT preparation strategies ranging from the obvious to the obscure. We’ve addressed test prep fundamentals, common test prep mistakes, and even outside factors that might […]
In this lesson, we’re going to provide a reference sheet of strategies for “unlocking” the format of the ACT English section. These format-specific strategies will help you to understand what the various types of questions […]
Over the past several blogs, we’ve focused on rules and strategies for specific sections or types of questions on the ACT and SAT. Today, we’re going to broaden our focus and look at three general, […]
Every correct answer on the ACT and SAT Reading sections must be directly supported by the passages. The exams try to obscure this seemingly-simple fact with questions that sound more open-ended than they actually are. […]
In this lesson, we’re going to look at the types of transitions that appear on the ACT English and SAT Writing and Language sections. Transitions are words and phrases that help you carry an idea […]
This week, we’re going to look at test “rules” that apply equally to both the ACT and SAT. While the ACT and SAT have several important design differences, they also operate […]
Most students experience some degree of anxiety when taking the ACT or SAT. These exams contribute significantly to a student’s acceptance into the college of his or her choice, so it is natural to […]
The ACT and SAT love to test students on tricky grammar rules. Both exams are especially fond of small but difficult to master concepts such as homophones (words with the same pronunciation but different spellings […]
This week we’re going to look at three common persuasive writing errors. These are mistakes that I’ve seen several students make on the ACT Writing section, but they apply equally to all types of persuasive […]
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