One of the biggest stressors on standardized testing is timing. On both the SAT and ACT, standard complaints are “I wish they gave us more time” or “the section is too long.” So how can you be sure to get …
Hearsay can be dangerous when thinking about and planning for standardized tests. There are a lot of unsubstantiated, subjective rumors and advice out there that can lead to poor decisions regarding your test-taking plans. Just because your one friend says …
As standardized tests evolve, so too do students’ and parents’ questions about them. For tests that have been around for a combined 114 years, the SAT and ACT still bring with them uncertainties about their importance and role in the …
So many students say the same thing: “I learned grammar in middle school then my teachers kind of forgot about it.” This is problematic because the ACT and SAT rely heavily on what the ACT calls “usage and mechanics.” Both …
If you’re taking the ACT for the first time, it can seem very overwhelming. Make sure you familiar yourself with the different sections that are on there, how many questions are in each section, and how long you have to …
Across much of America, spring means testing season. Students, parents, and even teachers tend to lament the season’s arrival. Standardized assessments remain controversial and polarizing. Most students will face them in one form or another in the latter half of …
As you know by now, things are changing in standardized test land. Along with major content changes to the SAT come revisions to both the SAT and the ACT essays. The information in this post is intended to give you …
Ah, the holidays: family, food, fun, parties, presents, decorations and…standardized tests, exams, and homework, of course! Hold on to your Santa hat, because this year, more students than ever before will be taking the ACT on February 6, 2016, and …
Junior year is a crucial year. It’s the time of your academic career when everything starts to matter more. Gone are the halcyon days of freshman and sophomore years, when college seemed light years away. Suddenly, college is a real …
When things move quickly, it can be difficult to make decisions. During tests, we often feel we are being rushed, forced to just pick something without really thinking it through. For some of us, it’s a comfort to be able …