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  • A Quick Reference Guide for SAT Reading

    A Quick Reference Guide for SAT Reading

    In a previous lesson, we provided a quick reference guide to understanding ACT Reading passages. This week, we’re going to provide a similar “cheat sheet” for the SAT Reading section. This guide collects essential strategies […]

     
  • 3 Common ACT/SAT Studying Distractions

    3 Common ACT/SAT Studying Distractions

    When you hear the word “distraction,” you probably think of the high tech variety: television, internet, cell phones, and social media. However, distractions can take many forms. In this lesson, we’re going to discuss three […]

     
  • Strategies for Overcoming Test Anxiety

    Strategies for Overcoming Test Anxiety

      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 […]

     
  • SAT I versus the SAT II Subject Tests

    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 […]

     
  • 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 […]

     
  • 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 […]

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

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

    With the changes to the March 2016 SAT, it’s time to update our “ACT vs. SAT” guide. The redesigned SAT is more like the ACT than the old SAT was. Both the ACT and SAT […]

     
  • Tips for the Week of the Test

    Tips for the Week of the Test

    In this lesson we’re going to provide some recommendations for what you should and should not do during the week leading up to ACT or SAT. These tips will help you to maximize your final […]

     
  • Changes to the ACT Writing Test

    Changes to the ACT Writing Test

    Students taking the optional ACT Writing (essay) Test this fall will notice that the format has changed somewhat. For one thing, students now have 40 minutes (instead of the previous 30) to write their essays. […]