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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…

The Key to Good Test Scores: Practice, Practice, Practice
TEST PREPIf we could only offer one tip for good SAT or ACT scores, it would be this: Practice, practice, practice.
Years of studies have shown that test scores tend to increase with repeated testing. In fact, the makers of the ACT have found 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…

Don’t Forget About Test Prep Over Winter Break!
TEST PREPNothing says winter like a steaming cup of hot cocoa, a cozy fire, and a nice test prep book, right? If winter test prep isn’t your idea of a fun holiday break, you’re not alone, but winter break offers a great chance to get a jump start…

4 Reasons to Take the ACT in September
TEST PREPWith the lazy days of summer drawing to a close, it’s time to look ahead to a new school year – new classes, a new college admissions season, and a new round of test dates. And what better way to mark the end of summer than to wake up early…

College Admissions Testing: Which Tests to Take When
COLLEGE ADMISSIONSAre you ready for college admissions testing? There are literally dozens of standardized tests available to college-bound students, all of them with confusing-sounding acronyms. It can be pretty tough to figure out which tests you need to take,…

Your SAT and ACT Scores, and College Admissions
COLLEGE ADMISSIONSBack 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…

Four Reasons to Take the Summer SAT or ACT
TEST PREPFor decades, the SAT and the ACT have only been offered during the school year. Starting in 2017, the College Board began offering an August SAT date. Now, starting in 2018, the ACT is offering a July testing date. These summer SAT or ACT test…