The ACT offers a Test Information Release (TIR) for the April, June, and December test dates. If students order the TIR during registration or any time up to five days after the test administration, they’ll receive a copy of the…
While many students take formal prep classes and private tutoring, motivated students can often accomplish as much with diligent self-study. The College Board (SAT) and the ACT have compiled sample exams in their study guides that are an excellent resource…
Curiously, too many students never take the college entrance exam (SAT or ACT) they’re likely to score better on. Most students take the test that the students at their school take. So for the overwhelming majority of students in the…
SAT or ACT? ACT or SAT? Or Both? Since almost all U.S. universities accept either the SAT or the ACT without preference, you may have a hard time deciding which test(s) to take and how to best direct your college…
One of the biggest challenges students face on college entrance exams is managing their time. Many students spend valuable test time checking the clock to figure out how much time is left and if they are on pace to finish.…
Standardized test results -- SAT & ACT -- are a key admission factor at almost all competitive colleges and universities. Increasing your score can not only make you more attractive to the dean of admissions, but also to those awarding…
College test-prep anxiety has caused many parents and students to wonder if solid preparation is possible without paying up for expensive tutors and classes. For self-motivated students, the answer is "yes". Here are eleven free and low-cost web prep tools,…
Here are some can’t miss, FREE online programs to boost your scores. Since building your vocabulary and reading comprehension skills is a cumulative process, it is recommended that you get started as early as possible. Sign Up for SAT Question…
RECOMMENDED TESTING TIMELINE 10th grade: PSAT- October Optional: SAT Subject Test (e.g. World History)- May or June 11th grade: PSAT- October ACT + Writing - Fall, Winter and/or Spring SAT - Winter and/or Spring SAT Subject Tests - May or…
Many students and parents want to know if it is a good idea to prep for the PSAT, especially if it is unlikely that the student will be recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program. As a college admissions consultant,…
SAT and ACT scores do matter and are a critical admissions component at most colleges and universities. There are a myriad of programs and resources to help you improve your standardized test scores ranging from free (mostly online) to expensive…
Those who say you can’t prep for the SAT and ACT are wrong. Empirical evidence proves that scores can jump significantly – several hundred points on the SAT is not unheard of -- with effective preparation. In fact, each new…
SAT & ACT Score Conversion Table* ACT Composite SAT Critical Reading & Math SAT Critical Reading, Math, Writing 36 1600 2400 35 1550-1590 2340 34 1500-1550 2260 33 1450-1500 2190 32 1400-1450 2130 31 1350-1400 2040 30 1320-1350 1980 29…
You will most likely take or have taken the PSAT and/or PLAN in the fall of your junior or sophomore year. When you receive your scores would be a good time to start planning for the SAT and/or ACT. When…
Heard about the College Board’s new Score Choice program that gives students the option to choose which scores (by test date for the SAT, and by individual test for SAT Subject Tests) to send to colleges? Well, many colleges aren’t…
Most colleges today accept either the SAT or ACT and state that they don’t have a preference. It’s not unusual for a student to score significantly higher on one test vs. the other. Many students are asking: "Which test should…
The SAT and ACT are two very different college entrance exams. Both are nationally administered and are used to help colleges evaluate applicants. The SAT is essentially a three-part aptitude test (Reading, Math, Writing) while the ACT is more of an…
If you are planning to apply to college, you will most likely need to take at least one college entrance exam. SAT and ACT scores are a key metric at many colleges. Not only do high scores improve your chances…
SAT/ACT scores are a threshold metric at many colleges. Not only do high scores improve your chances of acceptance, they may also lead to significant scholarship money. Those who say you can’t prep for the SAT and ACT are wrong.…
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