4 Stubborn ACT and SAT Myths
Some ACT and SAT myths are more resilient than others. For this lesson, we’re going to debunk four of the most stubborn ones. If you are a regular reader of this blog, chances are you’ve […]
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Act College Readiness Benchmarks
In this lesson, we’re going to explain the “College Readiness Benchmarks” that the ACT sets for each section of the exam. In particular, we’ll look at what the benchmarks can tell you about your potential […]
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When are ACT and SAT Test Scores Available?
One of the most common questions we receive at the Learning Island is how soon students can expect to receive their ACT or SAT scores. In general, ACT scores start to become available about ten […]
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Three Tips for ACT and SAT Questions
Some rules apply to virtually any standardized or multiple choice test. The ACT and the SAT, for example, must follow the “one correct answer per question” rule. If either exam broke this rule, it would […]
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Taking Both the ACT and SAT
One common question that I get from students is whether they should take both the ACT and SAT. In most situations, the answer is “no.” Virtually all colleges accept both exams, and while the tests […]
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The Best of the Week of the Test Tips
With the first ACT of the Fall 2016 semester almost upon us, we’re going to revisit some of our best tips for making the most out of the week leading up to the ACT or […]
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Three Common ACT and SAT Myths
Here at the Learning Island, we spend a great deal of time providing students with strategies that help them to understand and exploit the quirks and unwritten rules of the ACT and SAT. While there […]
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New ACT Subscores: Math and Science
This week we’ll conclude our examination of the changes to the ACT subscore system for the 2016-2017 test year with the Math and Science sections. While these changes won’t directly affect a student’s experience on […]
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