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ACT Scores Explained: What Does Yours Mean?

Understanding Your ACT Score Report

You did all the work of preparing for the ACT, you sat through the 3+ hour long test, and now you’ve got your ACT score report in hand. There are a lot of charts and graphs and numbers. What do they all mean? Let’s go through each…

3 Reasons You Should Take a Proctored Practice ACT or SAT Test

If you’re a high school sophomore, chances are you’re planning to take a practice ACT or SAT test. However, if you’re planning on taking that practice test on a home computer, think again. There are a few good reasons why setting aside…
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What You Should Know About the Digital ACT®

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For the last 16 years, the ACT® Corporation has strived to make the ACT more accessible to a broader range of students. This can help decrease barriers potential test takers face during the exam, increase their comfort, and allow them to perform…
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ACT Updates: COVID-19

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JuLY 9 UPDATE ACT has postponed the launch of online testing. ACT remains focused on increasing seat capacity for fall test dates at in-person centers. June 25 UPDATE ACT has added three additional test dates this fall to help meet increased…
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ACT® Science Section Tips for a High Score

On the Enhanced ACT® that premiers in 2025, the science section is optional. As of now, many colleges are still undecided or unclear about whether they will require or recommend the science section. However, when it comes to college admissions,…
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What’s on the ACT Science Section?

A 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…
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8 Test Day Tips for Success

If you’re like most students, tests are a pretty big part of your academic life. From AP exams to SATs to end of year finals, you’re going to face quite a few “test days” during the school year. Here’s a list of some of our best test…
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How to Decide Between the ACT and SAT

Are 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…
The ACT English section makes up one fourth of your total ACT score. Get personalized ACT prep with C2 and be ready for test day!

Score High with These ACT® English Tips

Your 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…