The SAT and ACT Reading sections are not designed to be read at a “normal” pace – they’re designed to test your ability to read quickly and with focus. If you find yourself struggling to complete the SAT or ACT reading passages in the allotted time, we’ve put together a few strategies to help you speed up and attack the Reading passages.
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Just like you need strategies for the ACT reading passages, there are three basic tips you can incorporate when answering the ACT reading section questions.
How do you get through the entire ACT reading section in just 35 minutes, let alone ace it? With a few strategies and a bit of knowledge about how you read, you can conquer the ACT reading section and boost your overall score.
These reading section strategies will help you use the passage effectively so you can answer evidence-based reading questions like a pro.
Summertime – when the days are long and school is out – presents an ideal time to engage in high-quality reading. We’ve gathered a summer reading list of diverse, nuanced books below for you to enjoy this summer.
Did you know that reading is a great way to prepare for the ACT or SAT Reading section? Whatever your schedule looks like right now, consider picking up a fresh book from one of the 20 books below (including 12 that are also movies) and adding some reading-for-fun to your work-from-home schedule.
This month, we wanted to share the books that we’ve been reading for fun and would recommend to a friend (you!). From popular fiction to creative treatises and non-fiction, The Olive Book staff has been reading quite a variety of material recently, and we hope there is something that piques your interest: