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Tips for Increasing Speed on the ACT Science Section

Speed and accuracy: the two things ACT Science section test-takers crave but are so very hard to achieve. You have already completed three sections of the ACT, your brain is getting worn out, and then, bam, you are smacked with the Science test – 6 passages and 40 questions in only 35 minutes. But increasing …

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8 Black History Month Books to Read in February

February is Black History Month, a special time set aside to celebrate and honor Black Americans past and present. We’ve put together this list of Black History Month books because we believe literature is one of the most moving ways to learn about cultures, peoples, and events. From novels, to memoirs, to non-fiction, in each …

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What to Study the Week of the ACT

You did it – you signed up for the ACT. You’ve been studying for months. Maybe you’ve been working through an ACT prep course like Olive Book, or maybe you’ve tackled the test on your own. Whatever your strategy, it’s now t-minus one week until test day. With so much content to go over, what …

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ACT (or SAT) Math Vocabulary Terms to Know

You will find some math vocabulary on the SAT and ACT: words that may sound familiar and whose meaning may be the key to finding the correct answer. You’ll want to familiarize yourself with them in order to do your best on the math section of either of these tests! The list of terms below covers the main math vocabulary terms you should know for the ACT or SAT: