
Score High with These ACT® English Tips
TEST PREPYour challenge, should you choose to accept it (and if you're taking the ACT®, you have to accept it): Answer 50 questions in just 35 minutes. The ACT English section is the fastest-paced section on the test, and anywhere from 1/3 to ½ of…

An Introduction to the ACT
TEST PREPWhat Is the ACT?
The ACT and the SAT are the two standardized admissions tests accepted by four-year colleges in the U.S. (Learn about the SAT here.) All four-year colleges that require admissions tests as part of the application process will…

The April ACT: Who Should Take It
TEST PREPShould you take the April ACT?
Although anyone who hasn’t yet finalized their ACT scores can take the ACT this April, there are a few groups of students who should seriously consider this test date.
First Time Test-Takers
The April ACT…

Is the March SAT the Easiest? 4 Reasons to Take It
TEST PREPWhich SAT® is the easiest?
Myth: The March SAT is the easiest SAT test date.
Fact: There’s no such thing as “the easiest SAT test date.”
While it’s true that some versions of the SAT are easier than others, it’s false that…

How to Get a 30 on the ACT (or Higher!)
TEST PREPEarning a 30 or higher on your ACT places you in an elite group of high school students: A composite score of 30 means that you scored higher than 94% of test-takers, putting you at the head of the line for admission at premier colleges. Boosting…

How are the SAT test sections laid out?
TEST PREPIf you’re looking for some basic information on the different SAT test sections, we’ve got you covered. Directly below is a table summarizing the sections and format of the SAT. Further down, you'll find more details about each section.
Section
Sub-Section
Total…

Understanding Your SAT Score Report
TEST PREPWhen someone asks what you got on the SAT, you probably know what your total score is. You probably know your score for each of the two sections. But what about all the other numbers on the SAT score report? Let’s go through an SAT score report…

The SAT – A Basic Introduction to the Test
TEST PREPThe SAT is one of two standardized college admissions tests used in the U.S. – the other being the ACT. It is intended to demonstrate college readiness based on key skills like reading comprehension and analysis, computational ability, clarity…

ACT Time Management: 7 Tips You Should Follow
ACT, TEST PREPThe ACT is both a marathon AND a sprint – it’s a long test (around 3 hours) that you have to move through very quickly. You have less than one minute per question on the ACT – and as little as 36 seconds per question on the English section…
