Spring 2017 ACT and SAT Test Dates
In our effort to keep ACT and SAT students aware of the most recent test-related developments, we’re providing an updated list of ACT and SAT test dates for the remainder of the 2016-2017 school year. […]
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What to Expect if You Take the ACT or SAT Cold
Taking the ACT or SAT for the first time is an eye-opening experience for many students. This is especially true if you go into either test “cold.” While we generally advise against taking the ACT […]
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5 Common ACT/SAT Prep Mistakes
This week we’re going to cover five mistakes that students often make while preparing for the ACT and SAT. These are “big picture” errors that apply equally to both exams. Avoiding these mistakes will help […]
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ACT English “Best Sentence” Questions
Some ACT English questions ask you to choose from several versions of the same sentence. Because these questions don’t include a guided prompt, many students are unsure how to answer them. Fortunately, like all questions […]
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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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ACT English “NOT Acceptable” Questions
In this week’s lesson, we’re going to focus on how to answer a specific type of question on the ACT English section: the “NOT acceptable” question. This type of question differs from others in that […]
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SAT I versus the SAT II Subject Tests
In this lesson, we’re going to cover some of the differences in format and scoring between the “regular” SAT I and the SAT II Subject Tests. The 2016 redesign of the SAT I did not […]
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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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