A digital SAT test will be the norm in the not-too-distant future, according to College Board’s announcement in January 2022. A new digital SAT test will replace the traditional test beginning in 2023 internationally and 2024 in the US. With the new digital test comes a new format, shorter test sections, and faster scoring. But a digital SAT test means students will have to re-learn test-taking strategies as well as acquaint themselves with the intangible format of a digital test. In this post we’re sharing a resource for the latter: a short digital SAT practice test created by College Board ..read more

The weeks between taking the ACT test and when your ACT scores are released can be nerve-wracking. So how long do you have to wait to learn your scores? ACT scores are released on a regular schedule after every test date. How long it takes to receive your scores depends on when you took the test and if you took the Writing test.  When are ACT Scores Released? Multiple-choice scores are usually posted online in your ACT web account two to eight weeks after each national test date.  Writing scores are usually available about two weeks after your multiple-choice scores. If you took the ..read more

Choosing where to go to college can be overwhelming. Maybe you’ve wondered how to choose the right college or wondered what college is right for you. How do you decide? If you’re just beginning your college search process, brainstorming some important and some more superficial characteristics you value in a college can help narrow down your search.  Watch on YouTube: Tips for Picking a College Step One: Get Organized You know what else can help? A good ‘ole spreadsheet. We created a College Characteristics spreadsheet to help you implement the tips below during your college search process ..read more

When SAT test day finally arrives, you want to approach the day with as much strategy and focus as you’ve put into your study process. These last-minute strategies for SAT test day will help you focus and prepare everything you need for test day.  It’s finally your time to shine and show how much your hard work has paid off. And not to mention, once it’s over, you may be done with the SAT forever!  1 Week Before the Test Use the week before the SAT to focus. Focus on your test-taking strategy, confirm the types of questions you feel confident in, and make a plan for questions that tr ..read more

A digital SAT test will be the norm in the not-too-distant future, according to College Board’s announcement in January 2022. A new digital SAT test will replace the traditional test beginning in 2023 internationally and 2024 in the US. With the new digital test comes a new format, shorter test sections, and faster scoring. But a digital SAT test means students will have to re-learn test-taking strategies as well as acquaint themselves with the intangible format of a digital test. In this post we’re sharing a resource for the latter: a short digital SAT practice test created by College Board ..read more

The SAT provides a reference sheet of math formulas in the SAT math section – but it’s short. You’ll use more formulas on test day than you see on the sheet. The formula list below boils down the formulas you will most likely use on the SAT.  Below, you’ll find a list of SAT math formulas to know from every content area in the Math section: Problem Solving and Data Analysis, Heart of Algebra and Passport to Advanced Math, and Additional Topics in Math.  How to Use These SAT Math Formulas Maybe you want to print this out for reference, maybe you want to compare these formulas with the ..read more

The SAT reading section and ACT science section require you to understand, interpret and infer information given in tables and various types of graphs. Today we are going to talk about 5 strategies that help you determine what to pay attention to and how to get these questions correct.  #1 Read the labels and units You do not want to spend too much time looking at a table or a graph before you get to the questions; to save time, read the labels and units.  When you come across a graph or table, read the title as well as any additional labels like on the x- or y-axis or column headers ..read more

After the ACT added three new national test dates and opened up two Sunday test dates to all students this fall, there are a total of eight ACT testing opportunities remaining in 2020. Fall 2020 ACT Test Dates  Test Date Registration Deadline Late Fee Required September 12 August 28 No late fees September 13 August 28 No late fees September 19 August 28 No late fees October 10 September 17 September 18 – 25 October 17 September 17 September 18 – 25 October 24 September 17 September 18 – 25 October 25 September 17 September 18 – 25 December 12 November 6 November 7 – 20 ..read more

Wondering when to take the SAT this fall? You have a few options. There are a total of five SAT test dates remaining in 2020. Fall 2020 SAT Test Dates Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration August 29 July 31 August 18 September 26 August 26 September 15 October 3 September 4 September 22 November 7 October 7 October 27 December 5 November 5 November 24 How to Sign Up for the SAT Register for the SAT by visiting the ACT’s website and registering online through your College Board account. To register, you’ll need a headshot photo following specific guidelines. Review ..read more

Millions of students take the ACT or SAT globally each year. Hundreds of articles detail the similarities and differences between the two tests. But do colleges prefer the SAT or the ACT? Does an SAT or an ACT score look better on your college application? Do Colleges Prefer the SAT or the ACT? Here’s the good news: all universities in the US accept the SAT and ACT and show no preference for one test over the other.  ACT vs SAT: Which Should You Take? Which Test Should I Take? The tests are nearly identical in content tested and popularity, and colleges show no preference for one test ove ..read more