Should I Take the ACT® or SAT®?
In 2018, this question was answered by approximately 4 million students. Out of that 4 million, 1.9 million took the ACT, and 2.1 million took the SAT; about 40% of students took both.
In 2018, this question was answered by approximately 4 million students. Out of that 4 million, 1.9 million took the ACT, and 2.1 million took the SAT; about 40% of students took both.
Sometimes it all feels like too much. Tough classes to power up your GPA, extracurricular activities and volunteer projects to boost your resume, scholarship applications to bank the needed funds and then you’re supposed to study for hours to score in the top percentile for the SAT or ACT exams?
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Being an overachiever is about achieving more than the average. Follow this advice, and you’ll achieve an above-average score with below-average stress.
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If you’re taking the SAT, you may be wondering what concepts you should be prepared to tackle on test day. Knowing what to expect can help get you into the right frame of mind and decrease your anxiety.
When coaches have a big game against a serious competitor, they formulate a strategy to win using a game plan. From breaking down positions, drawing up plays, effectively managing their time, and multiple walkthroughs with their teams, they give themselves the best chance to win by coming to gameday prepared.
The ACT science section can be intimidating, especially for those who don’t consider themselves strong in science. The best way to prepare is to learn the types of passages and questions that you’re likely to encounter by practicing questions modeled after the actual exam.
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Both the SAT test and ACT test have a fascinating history. Here is an overview of who created these tests, why they were created, and how they have changed over the years.
Are you preparing to take the SAT? If so, the following overview can help you know what to expect on your test day and enable you to adequately prepare for the SAT beforehand, so you hit your target score.
The SAT and the PSAT have a number of similarities. Both tests are created by the College Board, and both tests cover basic subjects such as reading, writing, and math. However, there are important differences between these two tests that test-takers should be aware of.
Before they take the SAT or ACT, one thing many students want to know is how it’s going to be scored. How much is each section worth? Is there a curve? What should I do if I don’t know an answer? If you’re planning to take the ACT or SAT, this post will walk you through how points are assigned on both tests and how to tackle difficult questions.
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