Summer “Brain Drain” refers to a student’s loss of skills, content, and sometimes even critical thinking abilities due to lack of use over the summer. Here are 5 ways you can avoid Summer Brain Drain that do not require many (if any) specific or special resources.
The ACT added new national test dates this September and October, bringing the total number of fall 2020 testing opportunities up to seven.
When ACT test day finally arrives, you want to approach the day with as much strategy and focus as you’ve put into your study process. By reviewing these tips and last-minute strategies for ACT test day, you’ll set yourself up for a smooth and successful testing experience.
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 The 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, …
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As the College Board and ACT, Inc cancel test after test due to the COVID-19 pandemic, colleges and universities are also canceling certain admission requirements; namely, the SAT or ACT score requirement. As more and more colleges are allowing for test-optional applications, where does that leave you? If you’re applying to colleges this fall, should you still take the ACT or SAT test?
Feeling stressed or nervous before a big test like the ACT or SAT is normal. Sometimes normal stress can become test anxiety: a physical, emotional reaction you cannot calm or control. The difference between stress or nerves and test anxiety is one’s ability to calm down and move on. There are a few mental and physical exercises you can perform to reduce test-day nerves and boost your confidence.
Google “best ACT test prep” and about a million companies pop up. We sifted through the good, the bad, and the expensive to put together this list of the best ACT and SAT prep companies for any budget.
College tuition prices have never been higher and climb each year. A few scholarships can go a long way in making college more affordable for any family. But how do you find scholarships for college? We’re covering it all in this post, from when and where to look for college scholarships, to strategies for applying.