How to Write the SAT Essay
If you decide to take the SAT Essay section, don’t skip out on prep. Arm yourself with tips for the SAT Essay section and take a look at the SAT Essay rubric to see how graders score your essay!
Spring SAT, ACT Canceled Due to COVID-19. Now What?
So perhaps you’ve heard the news of the cancellation of the April ACT and May SAT in order to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. And perhaps you’re wondering what you should do; should you reschedule and keep studying? And how can you make studying from home count?
Online Learning During COVID-19 School Closures
Due to the number of parents and students looking into online learning options to prepare for school closures caused by the novel coronavirus, we are offering our online SAT and ACT courses for free for the foreseeable future.
What is a Good SAT Score in 2020?
A few weeks ago we wrote about how the SAT is scored. But what is a good SAT score in 2020? What SAT scores do Ivy Leagues look for? And how do you figure out what score to aim for?
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.
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.
2020 SAT Test Dates
The SAT offers the SAT test seven times throughout the year. So far, they’ve confirmed three 2020 SAT test dates for March, May, and June 2020.
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?