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What’s on the ACT Science Section?
TEST PREPA lot of students shy away from the ACT because of the science section, but don’t be scared off by it. The ACT Science section isn’t particularly science-y.
The bulk of the 40-question, 35-minute science section focuses on reading comprehension…
A Survival Guide for Your Junior Year of High School
HIGH SCHOOLAs the weeks and months before college applications are due slip away, high school juniors get busier and more frantic. Fear not! With careful planning, you’ll get through this—and we’re here to help. We hope you find this survival guide…
Top Five Signs You Need Test Prep Help
TEST PREPPlenty of people get ready for tests like the ACT and SAT all on their own. In fact, we’ve got lots of test prep resources to help students get ready for their tests:
How to Get a 30 (or Higher!) on the ACT: Key Study Tips
Top 10 SAT…
How to Decide Between the ACT and SAT
TEST PREPAre you trying to figure out whether you should focus on the SAT or the ACT? Relax—we’ve got you covered. A lot of students wonder whether colleges secretly prefer one test over the other. Good news: they don’t. From a college admissions…
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…
5 Things You Should Do on Every College Visit
COLLEGE ADMISSIONSThe web offers a treasure trove of college information. From college websites to student review sites to rankings publications, there’s no shortage of resources for you to learn about the colleges you might apply to. Given all this detailed…
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…
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…
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…