SAT Math Strategies to Reach Your Score Goal
SAT, TEST PREPThe math section makes up half of your total SAT score, so success is vital for those hoping to get into a top college. Bad news: we can’t wave a magic wand and improve your math score. Good news: we’ve got SAT math strategies tailored to…
5 SAT Prep Mistakes to Avoid for Maximum Results
TEST PREPYou’ve got your SAT prep book. You’ve sharpened your #2 pencils. You’ve got your favorite coffee mug/energy drink/IV of caffeine ready and waiting. It’s time for SAT prep. But before you leap head-first into your test prep, make sure…
What’s on the ACT Science Section?
TEST PREPA lot of students shy away from the ACT because of the science section, but don’t be scared off by it. The ACT Science section isn’t particularly science-y.
The bulk of the 40-question, 35-minute science section focuses on reading comprehension…
The SAT Experimental Section Explained
TEST PREPThroughout 2018, the College Board came under fire from test-takers across the country for, among other things, applying wildly varying score curves to different test dates.
To find out why, we need to take a trip back in time.
Once upon…
4 SAT Reading Strategies to Boost Your Score
TEST PREPUnlike the math and writing portions of the SAT, the SAT reading section doesn’t require you to bring any outside knowledge to the test. You don’t need to know grammar rules or algebra—you just need to know how to read. For those of you…
Top Five Signs You Need Test Prep Help
TEST PREPPlenty of people get ready for tests like the ACT and SAT all on their own. In fact, we’ve got lots of test prep resources to help students get ready for their tests:
How to Get a 30 (or Higher!) on the ACT: Key Study Tips
Top 10 SAT…
How to Decide Between the ACT and SAT
TEST PREPAre you trying to figure out whether you should focus on the SAT or the ACT? Relax—we’ve got you covered. A lot of students wonder whether colleges secretly prefer one test over the other. Good news: they don’t. From a college admissions…
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 75 questions in just 45 minutes. The ACT English section is no joke. It’s a fast-paced race to the finish, a grammar-error-laden…
AP Exam Prep: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know
TEST PREPAP exams are among the most challenging standardized tests high school students will face. These marathon tests usually cover an entire year's worth of information. The sheer volume of knowledge required means that students should prepare for…