When to Start Studying for the SAT or ACT
Wondering when should you start studying for the SAT or ACT? In this post, we’ll discuss when you should start studying for the SAT or ACT and a few tips for preparing well for the tests.
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.
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.
What to Bring to the SAT: SAT Test Day Checklist
When it comes to SAT test day, you don’t want to forget (or bring) anything that would bar your entry to the test. Review this checklist of what to bring to the SAT test and what NOT to bring on test day:
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.
ACT Math Section Strategies
The ACT Math test is a marathon: you will have 60 minutes to answer 60 multiple-choice questions. In order to prepare for the race, you’ll want a thorough knowledge of the content of the test and to train yourself in timing and problem-solving strategies.
Do Colleges Look at Senior Year Grades?
After working hard for three years to perfect your high school transcript, you may be ready to let those senior year grades slip and sink into senioritis. But before you do, there’s something you should know: to colleges, those senior year grades count. They could even affect your admissions decision.
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?
How is the ACT Scored?
Whether you’re studying for your first ACT or just got back a perfect score of 36 (after taking our ACT course, of course), knowing how the ACT is scored can be helpful for evaluating your study methods and your score report.