How Parents Can Support Their Children During Test Prep
Preparing for standardized tests like the SAT or ACT can be a stressful time for students. As a parent, your support can make a significant difference in your child’s preparation and overall well-being. This article explores effective ways parents can provide valuable support during test prep, helping students achieve their academic goals. Understanding the Importance […]
Benefits of Online Tutoring for SAT and ACT Prep
Preparing for the SAT and ACT is a crucial step for high school students aiming to enter competitive colleges. In recent years, online SAT prep has gained immense popularity, offering students an effective, flexible, and accessible way to achieve their academic goals. If you’re considering the best strategies for SAT and ACT preparation, online tutoring […]
The ACT is Changing in 2025
The ACT has finally responded to the major update to the SAT that College Board released earlier this year. An effort to keep up with the trends begun by the new Digital SAT, the ACT organization is also responding to the paradigm shift in the college admissions process represented by both the test optional movement […]
5 Strategies to Tackle the ACT Essay
The ACT Essay is a critical component of the ACT test, assessing your writing skills and ability to construct a coherent argument. Excelling in this section can significantly enhance your overall ACT score and bolster your college application. To help you succeed, we’ve compiled five effective strategies to tackle the ACT Essay, optimized for the […]
The Pros and Cons of Standardized Testing
For years, students, parents, and educators have grappled with the question of what is the purpose of standardized tests such as the SAT or ACT. These tests are difficult, time-consuming, and stressful. They don’t seem to accurately reflect what students learn in school. They focus more on problem solving and analytical reading than expression of […]
What Is a Good ACT Score? A Bad ACT Score? An Excellent ACT Score?
Prior to the year 2000, most colleges accepted either the SAT or the ACT, and only a tiny number of colleges accepted both. This is due to historical peculiarities about the origins of both exams. This history resulted in a preference for the SAT at colleges along the coasts and in the deep South and […]
ACT vs. SAT: Which Test Should You Take?
When it comes to college admissions tests, there are two main options: the ACT and the SAT. Both tests are widely accepted by colleges and universities in the United States, but they have some key differences that can make one a better choice than the other for certain students. In this article, we’ll explore the […]
So What Does Test Optional Really Mean?
About one year ago, a wave of universities including many Ivy League schools came out announcing their decision to go test optional. This has rightfully confused many parents and students alike who are creating a proactive plan of attack to the college admissions process. Here’s a few things to know about the test optional movement. […]
Comparing the SAT and ACT Math Sections
One of the potentially most stressful decisions parents and students have to make during the college counseling process is the choice between the SAT and the ACT. While students can begin their junior year by taking the PSAT and possibly the preACT, many schools only offer one of the official practice tests. Students can take […]
Average ACT Scores Are Down in the Pandemic
The test writers at ACT claim the national average ACT scores have dropped noticeably over the last year in a new blog post on their website. According to the post, not only have the scores dropped on average, the percentage of students showing what ACT calls “college readiness” have dropped significantly as well. Since the […]
5 Strategies for ACT Science to Improve Your Score
Your ACT test is approaching soon… …and you’re particularly worried about the science questions. Perhaps science isn’t your strongest subject in school, and you’re in need of strategies for the ACT science section? Don’t fear, we’re here to help. Almost two million students take the ACT each year as part of their journey towards […]
6 Strategies to Master the ACT English Section
ACT English is definitely a TOUGH section to master. Don’t fear, however! In this article, we’ll review 7 unique strategies to tackle both the grammar and critical reading components during your ACT English practice. Let’s get started. Strategy 1: Know the Difference Between SAT & ACT Reading Before you can confidently tackle ACT English […]