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Mastering the Digital ACT Exam: A Comprehensive Guide
ACT vs. SAT: Which Test is Right for You?The ACT exam is a critical milestone for numerous high school students in determining college admissions and scholarships. As the world becomes increasingly digital, it's no surprise that the ACT is transitioning to a digital...
23 frequently asked questions on the ACT test
23 frequently asked questions on the ACT test The American College Testing (ACT) is a standardized test commonly used by high school students in the United States as part of the college admissions process. The exam covers subjects such as English, math, reading, and...
Why should students take the April 15th ACT Test?
Why should students take the April 15th ACT Test?April's ACT test is one of the most popular ACT tests of the year. For juniors, this is a great time to start taking the ACT. If a student has kept up in math, they will have been exposed to all of the math content...
When should juniors take the ACT test?
When should juniors take the ACT test?Juniors are advised to take the ACT in the spring of their junior year. Taking the test during the junior year gives students ample time to retake the test if they need to improve their scores. In addition, getting their goal...
Why is the ACT English Test so hard?
Why is the ACT English Test so hard?The ACT English test is something of a paradox. Though it is undeniably the easiest test on which to make significant score gains, it is also the test that causes most students trouble the first time they take it--their low scores...
Traps to Avoid on the ACT Reading Test
Traps to Avoid on the ACT Reading Test Stefan MelnynkAvoiding traps on the ACT Reading Test is essential to raising your score. You are given so little time to complete the test (35 minutes to answer 40 questions!) that it’s easy to fly past questions without reading...
Effects of ACT Coaching
Effects of ACT CoachingBy Ene-Kaja ChippendaleAround a million and a half students take the ACT test annually. However, despite the large amount of money spent on ACT prep, there is virtually no research supporting the effects of ACT prep on score improvement. To...
The Right ACT Prep Makes a Difference
The Right ACT Prep Makes a DifferenceBy Ene-Kaja ChippendaleDespite the hope of many students that colleges will abandon standardized testing scores from the ACT or SAT, their place in the college admissions process remains secure for the time being. In Missouri,...
Why Do ACT and SAT Scores Sometimes Go Down?
Why Do ACT and SAT Scores Sometimes Go Down? Written by Dr. Gary Moss This is a question I hear on occasion from students and their parents. I hear comments such as “I worked hard to prepare for that SAT, why did my verbal score go down 30 points”. “Or,...
4 Tips for Scoring Higher on the ACT Reading Test
4 Tips for Scoring Higher on the ACT Reading TestBy Ene-Kaja ChippendaleI prep students for the ACT reading test. Students who are not prepared often feel intimidated. I hear it feels awful. I see it hinders performance that leads to lower scores. This does not have...