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Deciding between the SAT or ACT can be challenging. Visit your local C2 for a free consultation to help you choose.

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…
ACT Scores Explained: What Does Yours Mean?

An Introduction to the ACT

What 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…
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The April ACT: Who Should Take It

Should 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…
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How to Get a 30 on the ACT (or Higher!)

Earning 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…
This infographic shows what scores you need to qualify for admissions to the Top 25 colleges. C2 can help with your scores!

Your SAT and ACT Scores, and College Admissions

Back in October, we talked about the top three factors that college admissions officers look for: your grades, course rigor, and your SAT or ACT scores. We've received a lot of questions about SAT and ACT scores this test season. To help…

SAT and ACT Scores: What College Admissions Officers Look For

This month, we’ve been talking about the top three factors that college admissions officers consider when making admissions decisions. So far, we’ve covered the first two: grades and course rigor. Today, we tackle the third most important…
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Top 10 SAT and ACT Prep Tips

SAT and ACT scores boost your chances for admission at your dream schools—so it's no wonder that many students find them particularly anxiety-inducing. Follow these SAT and ACT tips to boost your scores and lower your stress levels. Start…