When to Take the ACT or SAT – Testing Timeline
Wondering when to take the ACT or SAT test? This testing timeline for sophomores, juniors, and seniors will optimize your study time and help you plan your tests strategically during high school.
Study Strategies
1 Month Study Schedule for the ACT
Ok, so we don’t really recommend starting your studying for the ACT one month before test day…but we know how things go. Sometimes a 1 month ACT study schedule is just what you need. So here’s your ONE MONTH STUDY PLAN for the ACT. Just in time for the April 4th test!
3 Skills to Help You Study for Finals
Finals are more challenging than standard unit tests because they contain material from multiple units; in other words, they’re cumulative. Not only do you need to remember the information you learned this month, but also information you may have learned at the beginning of the semester! However, learning a few key skills to learn will help you with your finals and any cumulative test you face.
How to Focus on the ACT Reading Section
Do you have trouble staying focused on the ACT Reading section? To stay focused and read faster, you need to engage with the text.
How Important are Junior Year Grades?
College admissions officers look at a variety of criteria when evaluating your college application: your SAT or ACT score, your high school GPA, and your extracurricular activities. They also take a look at your high school transcript. But how important are your high school grades, in particular your junior year grades, for college admissions?
2021 AP Exam Dates
It’s finally spring, which for many high schoolers means it’s time to take a look at the 2021 AP Exam dates and schedule. Due to coronavirus precautions, this spring’s AP Exams are a bit different than in years past.
Confidence-Boosting Tips for Nervous Test Takers
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.
1, 2, 3, and 4 Month SAT Study Schedules
So you’ve picked out your SAT study program and you have your computer, pencils, and paper ready to go. But where do you begin studying for the SAT? You begin with a study schedule! Whether you’re studying for 1 month or 4, a study schedule will keep you on track for test day. Below you’ll find …
The Best ACT, SAT Test Prep Companies in 2021
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.
