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 […]
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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 […]
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Skim Reading Tips for ACT and SAT Passages
The ACT and SAT reading sections require you to do a great deal in a relatively short amount of time. Not only must you read multiple passages of several hundred words each, you must also […]
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Tips for Annotating ACT and SAT Reading Passages
Today we’re going to look at two of the most popular strategies for annotating critical reading passages on the ACT and SAT: underlining and note-taking. These techniques can help you to better understand passages and […]
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An Approach to ACT and SAT Passage-Based Reading
As we’ve said before, there is no single best approach to the passage-based reading sections of the ACT and SAT. The “correct” strategy is the one that works best for you. That having been said, […]
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