Score High with These ACT English Tips
TEST PREPYour challenge, should you choose to accept it (and if you’re taking the ACT, you have to accept it): Answer 75 questions in just 45 minutes. The ACT English section is no joke. It’s a fast-paced race to the finish, a grammar-error-laden…
AP Exam Prep: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know
TEST PREPAP exams are among the most challenging standardized tests high school students will face. These marathon tests usually cover an entire year's worth of information. The sheer volume of knowledge required means that students should prepare for…
A Quick Guide to the SAT Essay Section
TEST PREPEffective June 2021, the SAT essay section is no longer offered.
Should You Take the SAT Essay?
Unless there simply isn’t sufficient time to prepare for the essay, most students will benefit from taking the SAT with essay.
Although…
An Introduction to the ACT
TEST PREPWhat Is the ACT?
The ACT and the SAT are the two standardized admissions tests accepted by four-year colleges in the U.S. (Learn about the SAT here.) All four-year colleges that require admissions tests as part of the application process will…
The April ACT: Who Should Take It
TEST PREPShould you take the April ACT?
Although anyone who hasn’t yet finalized their ACT scores can take the ACT this April, there are a few groups of students who should seriously consider this test date.
First Time Test-Takers
The April ACT…
Are Online AP Courses Right for You?
TEST PREPWe’ve written before about the pros and cons of AP classes and the factors to take into consideration when choosing classes for a new semester or school year—but what about AP classes outside of your regular school day? There are plenty…
SAT Reading Practice: Valentine’s Day Edition
TEST PREPIt’s that time of year again: love is in the air, stores are decked with pink and red hearts, and the SAT is just a few weeks away. Inspired by the season, we’ve put together some Valentine’s Day themed SAT reading practice for you. Enjoy!
On…
5 AP Exam Tips for a 5: AP Exam Prep Done Right
TEST PREPIf you’re in an AP class, you’re likely painfully aware of looming AP exams. These rigorous 3-hour exams determine whether colleges will provide credit for all of your hard AP coursework—no matter how great your grades in the class might…
Is the March SAT the Easiest? 4 Reasons to Take It
TEST PREPWhich SAT® is the easiest?
Myth: The March SAT is the easiest SAT test date.
Fact: There’s no such thing as “the easiest SAT test date.”
While it’s true that some versions of the SAT are easier than others, it’s false that…