About the ACT Reading Passages: Social Science and Humanities
In this post, we’ll cover strategies for the social science and humanities passages you’ll see on the ACT. These passage types are pretty similar so we’ve combined them into one post.
Should You Study for the PSAT Test?
Should you study for the PSAT? It’s just a practice test – right? The PSAT 10 and PSAT/NMSQT® are both practice SAT tests. But how you approach these two tests depends on your personal goals.
How to Improve Your SAT or ACT Score
Do you keep missing the same kinds of questions during your SAT or ACT study sessions? Not only is this frustrating, but it can keep you from gaining ground in your practice and improving your test score. To stop missing the same questions again and again, you need to learn from your practice – especially the questions you get wrong.
Last-Minute ACT Test Strategies
Only have a few weeks (or days) before the ACT test? Try implementing these last-minute ACT test strategies for each ACT test section during your study time to make the most of the time you have left.
Should You Guess on the SAT or ACT?
We’ve all been there. It’s the middle of the test. You turn the page, read the next question and *record scratch* – you have no idea how to answer it. So what do you do? Should you guess? And if so, what are the best guessing strategies for the ACT or SAT?
Commonly Confused Words to Know for the ACT
Memorizing vocabulary lists is not the best strategy for the English or Reading sections. However, there are tons of commonly confused words that the ACT will test you on (or expect you to know how to properly use). So to help you clear up any words you may be mixing up (affect vs. effect, anyone?), we created this big list of Commonly Confused Words to Know for the ACT!
2021 – 2022 Common App Essay Topics
The 2021 Common App opens August 1, which means it’s time to pick and begin writing your 2021-2022 Common App Essay! This year, there’s a new Common App essay topic that reflects the change the worlds experienced in the last year. In this post, we’re discussing this new essay topic as well as the existing topics, and how to pick which Common App Essay topic to write.
Your Guide to the 2021 Common Application
You’ll probably encounter the 2021 Common App when you’re applying to college. Learn what to expect and how to complete most of the Common App in 6 weeks this summer.
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.
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.