How to Write the ACT Essay
Some colleges require you to take the ACT Essay, so it’s best to be prepared with some strategies and insights on how to write this overlooked ACT section.
8 Black History Month Books to Read in February
February is Black History Month, a special time set aside to celebrate and honor Black Americans past and present. We’ve put together this list of Black History Month books because we believe literature is one of the most moving ways to learn about cultures, peoples, and events. From novels, to memoirs, to non-fiction, in each …
What to Study the Week of the ACT
You did it – you signed up for the ACT. You’ve been studying for months. Maybe you’ve been working through an ACT prep course like Olive Book, or maybe you’ve tackled the test on your own. Whatever your strategy, it’s now t-minus one week until test day. With so much content to go over, what …
Important Math Formulas on the ACT
You won’t see a formula sheet on the ACT Math section, so there are a few math formulas you need to memorize and recall when you take the ACT test.
ACT (or SAT) Math Vocabulary Terms to Know
You will find some math vocabulary on the SAT and ACT: words that may sound familiar and whose meaning may be the key to finding the correct answer. You’ll want to familiarize yourself with them in order to do your best on the math section of either of these tests! The list of terms below covers the main math vocabulary terms you should know for the ACT or SAT:
Complete Guide to the ACT Test
If you’re looking for information about the structure of the ACT, how long the ACT is, how it’s scored, and how you should study, this is the post for you!
The SAT is Going Digital
College Board announced on January 25 that it will soon administer the SAT digitally. What does this mean for the test?
Paired Passage Walkthrough (With Videos!)
The paired passage section on the ACT or SAT is a portion of the reading section that asks you to read two passages and answer a set of questions based on both passages. In this post, we’ll walk through some of the unique challenges the paired passage presents and strategies for overcoming these challenges.
What to Expect on the SAT
If you’re looking for information about the structure of the SAT, how long the SAT is, how it’s scored, and how you should study, this is for you!
ACT Math Section Tips and Downloadable Formula Sheet
The ACT does not provide a formula sheet for the Math section, so you’ll need to know a few key formulas by heart. We’ve put together a one-page, downloadable study guide to math formulas on the ACT below.