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.
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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.
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.
Graphs to Know for the ACT Science Section
The ACT Science section will test your knowledge of how to read and interpret data through graphs, tables, and diagrams. Review examples of the graphs, tables, diagrams you’ll see on the test:
Should You Submit a Test Score to Test-Optional Colleges?
As the College Board and ACT, Inc cancel test after test due to the COVID-19 pandemic, colleges and universities are also canceling certain admission requirements; namely, the SAT or ACT score requirement. As more and more colleges are allowing for test-optional applications, where does that leave you? If you’re applying to colleges this fall, should you still take the ACT or SAT test?
How to Get a 36 on the ACT English Section
If you’re trying to boost your ACT score, the English section is the easiest to tackle. Here’s why: there is only a handful of technical grammar content covered and there are really only a handful of rhetorical skills covered.
How to Send ACT Scores to Colleges
After studying diligently for the ACT for months, it’s time to register for the ACT and decide how you want to send your ACT scores to colleges. Here’s the low-down on how and when to send your scores to colleges:
4 Strategies to Increase Your Reading Speed
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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The Best Calculator to Use on the ACT
We highly recommend that you do use a calculator on the ACT test. When used correctly, it can help you solve problems more quickly and bolster your confidence in your answers. Read about our recommended calculators for the ACT: