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Some ACT English questions give students more trouble than others. In this lesson, we’re going to look at four types of questions that, in my own experience teaching, students consistently have difficulty mastering. These are […]
As we’ve discussed in the past, the ACT and SAT require a painstakingly-literal interpretation of traditional grammar rules. However, the number of rules that appear on the exam is actually quite limited and the options […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
ACT Reading always contains the same four types of passages: Literary Narrative, Social Science, Humanities, and Natural Science. One of these passages will randomly be a pair of two shorter passages. To effectively comprehend the […]
ACT English can be a difficult section for students to wrap their heads around. Even those skilled with grammar and writing are often baffled by the English section’s preference for borderline-obsolete grammar rules and painstakingly-literal […]
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. […]
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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