I don’t want to break anyone’s spirits, but summer’s over. Well, almost. With school just around the corner, it’s time to add some book-cracking to the beach trips and barbecues to start the next school year off on the right …
It seems like summer has only just started, but it won’t be long before school starts up again and the first rounds of the ACT and SAT follow. With an upcoming September ACT date and October SAT date, there are …
In helping families prepare plans for their standardized test prep, I have come across a recurring dilemma: lots of sophomores want to begin preparing for their tests as early as the summer before junior year, but won’t have the …
What’s the Deal with the ACT Science Section? This is the third piece in our series of ACT posts, this time focusing on the Science section. To those that grew up with the SAT, the ACT Science section …
I am asked this all the time, so I figured with all the interest now would be a good time to talk about it. The short answer: no. The longer answer: It depends. The Past The ACT built this reputation …
With all of the changes to the SAT this year, I have a lot of parents asking about the ACT. They’ve heard that it’s easier, or better for students interested in math and science, so they want to know about …
Lots of families ask me about the ACT. What is it? Do I have to take it? Is it easier than the SAT? I heard it was easier than the SAT. In light of this, I thought it would be …
The Redesigned SAT vs. the ACT As we move into the second half of the school year, many eleventh-grade (and some extremely proactive tenth-grade) students are getting ready to take the standardized tests they need for college applications. This year, …
SAT or ACT preparation can increase test scores and lead to early admission to the college of your choice. Many colleges today have a limited amount of spots open to new students. Early admission can secure one of those spots …