3 ACT Test Updates Coming In 2020
Beginning September 2020, students have three new ACT test updates to consider: section retesting, superscoring, and online scoring.
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2020 ACT Test Dates (and 3 Study Schedules)
There are seven 2020 ACT test dates. Learn which date is best for you and download free ACT study plans for any busy schedule.
What is a Good ACT Score in 2019?
If you’re new to the ACT, you may be wondering how the whole scoring thing works. What is a good ACT score in 2019, and how do you figure out what your own goal score should be?
October Reading Round-Up
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:
What to Expect on the PreACT
The PreACT is a shorter, slightly easier ACT test specifically for 10th grade students. But what’s on the PreACT, and how should you prepare for it?
ACT Test Dates for 2019-2020
Refer to the table below for upcoming ACT test dates. Be sure to note that the registration deadline is about a month in advance of the test date. According to the ACT website registration takes about 40 minutes to complete, so leave plenty of time to register.
States That Offer the ACT or SAT for Free
If you live in one of these states, the cost of your college application process could be that much lower.
How to Study for the ACT Freshman Year
You can study for the ACT test each year of high school in varying degrees of intensity. Your freshman year, you just need to know that the ACT test is out there and to monitor your performance on in-school cumulative assessments.
How to Study for the ACT Sophomore Year
Sophomore year is about figuring out your baseline score on the ACT test. You can find this out by taking the PreACT or a timed, paper practice test at home.
How to Study for the ACT Junior Year
Junior year is ACT crunch time. To start the year in a good place, set some time aside for test prep the summer before your junior year.