Digital SAT vs. the ACT: Which Test Should You Take?
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by Kushi Uppu
1M ago
Digital SAT versus the ACT: which test should you take? In this blog, I am going to give you the rundown between the new digital SAT and the ACT exam. I’m going to talk about the similarities and differences of these tests, what people recommend, and give you the tools to make this decision yourself. Time First, we’re going to talk about time. Time is probably the most infamous difference between the SAT and the ACT. The SAT is a shorter test overall, now clocking in at two hours and 14 minutes of active testing time. The ACT is 41 more minutes of active testing, clocking in at two hours and 5 ..read more
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Why You Don’t Need a Private Tutor to Crush the SAT!
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by Kushi Uppu
1y ago
Why would a private tutor tell you that you don’t need a private tutor? I am telling you that you don’t need me to get an awesome score on the SAT. In this blog, we’re going to talk about what you can do instead of using a private tutor to get some of the same results that you would get with a private tutor. I was walking around my Stanford reunion last October, and I got stopped by about ten people who recognized me and watched my YouTube channel, and several of them told me that they were under-resourced and didn’t have money for SAT prep, but they did it. They showed up, figured it out, and ..read more
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Why you should take the ACT®
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by Brooke Hanson
1y ago
The majority of our viewership (over 2/3!) prefer the SAT. But in the coming years, particularly as we transition to a new digital SAT, I’m recommending most students who want to seriously prep their way to a higher score consider taking the ACT instead. Even for the class of 2024, the ACT is a great option that more students should at least learn more about. 1. The Digital SAT is a whole new game. Students in the classes of 2025 and 2026 should strongly consider prepping primarily for the ACT, because the digital SAT is going to be less accessible in terms of practice materials and knowl ..read more
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The Future of the ACT: Interview with Janet Godwin, ACT CEO
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by Sara Lester
1y ago
Brooke sat down with Janet Godwin, the CEO of ACT to talk about the future of the ACT. We know CollegeBoard has announced numerous changes to the SAT, but what’s going on with the ACT? The first question that I have, which I think a lot of people have, is the ACT going fully digital with its college admissions test? Godwin: Great question Brooke, and thanks for having me on today. So, the short answer to the question of are we going to go to 100% digital for our ACT National or Saturday testing is no. We are definitely exploring moving to a digital delivery option, but it will be an option. We ..read more
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How to Prep for the ACT
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by Natalie Bader
1y ago
Are you wondering how to prep for the ACT with limited time? In this blog, we’ll go over efficient prep methods, or in other words, how to get the most out of your ACT prep. Take a Practice Test The first thing we recommend you do is take an ACT practice test. If you take a practice test, you can diagnose and then tackle your weaknesses. For example, if you get a 25 on every section except for Reading, which is a 17, then you know that Reading is your weak point. At the same time, finding your weaknesses also means figuring out what types of questions you’re missing. If you don’t have our onli ..read more
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Must Know ACT English Strategy
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by Natalie Bader
2y ago
Are you taking the ACT soon? Read on to hear Brooke’s tips on approaching ACT Short Transitions questions. Use Context The first thing you should do is scribble out the underlined word in the question, and then write that word in next to the “NO CHANGE” answer choice. Next, read the sentence before and after the transition word as if there is no word there. Third, try to intuit what kind of word should go in the blank to complete the transition. What does your intuition think the word should be? What type of sentences are you reading? Is it a claim and an example? A cause and effect? Two piece ..read more
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Test Optional 2023: What Colleges Are, Which Aren’t
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by Natalie Bader
2y ago
Are you in the Class of 2023 or 2024? You may be wondering if you need a test score to apply to college. In this blog, we’ll go over the press releases from colleges and universities regarding their testing policies for the Fall 2022 and Fall 2023 application season. 2022-2023 Admissions Cycle We found that 63.5% of the top 200 schools will be test optional, test flexible, or test suggested schools. This means that you are welcome to submit your test scores, and it may help your application, but it is not required. 5.5% of these schools will require test scores. Notable test required schools i ..read more
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What’s a Good ACT Score Updated 2021
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by Sara Lester
2y ago
Did you just get your ACT score back? Are you wondering what score you need to get in the school of your choice? In fact, you may be confused about how test-optional impacts the scores schools are looking for. Take a look at the charts below as we break down different ranges of scores and list colleges for each range. For seniors applying to college for the Class of 2026, most schools are remaining test-optional. Because of this, you have the option to hide your score. About 30-40% of students are already doing this. If you’re younger, then you may be interested to see how test scores may chan ..read more
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When Do ACT Scores Get Released?
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by Natalie Bader
2y ago
So you’ve done all the prep, taken the ACT exam, but now you have to wait… How long until your scores come out? Whether you’re looking for the September score release date, October score release date, December score release date, or otherwise, check out our table below to see when your ACT scores will get released. According to the official ACT website, your multiple-choice scores are usually available about two weeks after your exam date. However, it may take as early as ten days or as long as eight weeks for you to receive your scores. If you took the ACT essay during your exam, writing scor ..read more
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ACT Math Shortcuts
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by Natalie Bader
2y ago
Are you looking for ACT Math Shortcuts to ace your upcoming exam? If you’re taking the ACT soon and you need some extra tips to help speed up or make sure you get the correct answer, then read on! This blog will cover some tricks to help you get that perfect score. Tip #1: Complex Numbers Complex number problems are those that generally have the imaginary number i in them. If you’ve never learned about i, then we recommend you check out the chapter on imaginary numbers in our ACT Math books. This tip helps with imaginary number equations. This ACT math shortcut involves whipping out your trust ..read more
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