States That Offer the ACT or SAT for Free
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For Students
How to Study for the ACT Freshman Year
You can study for the ACT test each year of high school in varying degrees of intensity. Your freshman year, you just need to know that the ACT test is out there and to monitor your performance on in-school cumulative assessments.
How to Study for the ACT Sophomore Year
Sophomore year is about figuring out your baseline score on the ACT test. You can find this out by taking the PreACT or a timed, paper practice test at home.
How to Study for the ACT Junior Year
Junior year is ACT crunch time. To start the year in a good place, set some time aside for test prep the summer before your junior year.
How to Study for the ACT Senior Year
This year, including the summer prior to the start of the year, is for ensuring you have the ACT score you need, visiting colleges, applying to colleges, and getting into (at least one) college.
Advice for the Class of 2020 from the Class of 2019
Rising high school seniors, this post is for you.
Go In There Like You Own The Test (and More Tips for the SAT or ACT)
Half the battle of taking the SAT or ACT is mental. It’s a long test, and a hard test, and in order to do well on test day, you have to feel confident in how you’ve prepared and what you know. Here are a few tips for owning test day:
Your ACT or SAT Recommended Reading List
Our reading recommendations to help you study for the test and stay entertained at the same time.