Many students dread the ACT® test Reading test. The Reading test requires you to read four 600-800 word passages, and answer 40 questions, in a breakneck 35 minutes. It’s a challenge—but the good news is, there are strategies to make this part of the exam a lot more doable. To boost your Reading test score, complete the passages in your order of strength, take notes as you read, and consider skimming…

Need a letter of recommendation for your college applications? Not sure whom to ask, or how? No worries—getting a good letter of recommendation comes down to a few simple steps. For the best possible letter of recommendation, choose a teacher who knows you well and can write something positive about you, and give them all materials they need and plenty of time to write the letter. More advice for getting…

Your grades and standardized test scores are set by now, so the personal statement is your last chance to add something new to your college applications. An effective personal statement is well-written, avoids cliches, tells a story about you that shows the admissions committee who you are, and brags a little—but doesn’t show off. I’ve compiled a list of personal statement ‘do’s’ and ‘don’ts’ to help you as you work your…

So, you’re thinking about applying to Dartmouth, and you’re curious about your chances of admission. There are a lot of factors in the admissions process. However, the most important factors in the admissions game are your GPA and test scores.

So, you’re thinking about applying to UPenn, and you’re curious about your chances of admission. Well, we’re here to help! Of course, there are a lot of factors in the admissions process. However, the most important factors in the admissions game are your GPA and test scores. Using those as a measure, we can estimate your chances. [acceptance school=”University of Pennsylvania” act_a=”32″ act_b=”34″ act_c=”35″ sat_a=”680″ sat_b=”725″ sat_c=”770″ sat_d=”690″ sat_e=”735″ sat_f=”780″…

So, you’re thinking about applying to Princeton, and you’re curious about your chances of admission. Of course, there are a lot of factors in the admissions process. However, the most important factors in the admissions game are your GPA and test scores.

You’ve just gotten back your SAT score, and you’re curious how you stack up against other students in your state, or students in other states. Look no further—Prep Expert® has ranked all 50 US states and the District of Columbia by students’ average SAT scores. The top three states by average SAT score are: Massachusetts Connecticut Minnesota With averages of 1130, 1126, and 1107, respectively The bottom three states are:…

What’s the best Ivy League school? If you’re applying to a number of Ivies, and are trying to decide where to attend if you’re admitted, Prep Expert® can help. We’ve established our own Ivy League school rankings, based on factors including prestige and academic reputation, student outcomes, and campus quality of life. If, in the meantime, you want to learn more about our SAT prep or ACT prep courses, then…

Like many parents who took the SAT in the pre-Internet age, you might be asking yourself “does online test prep work?” Is your son or daughter really going to get the same experience and value online that he or she would one-on-one, in person, with a tutor, or in a test prep class? The short and sweet answer is: yes! We have seen consistently excellent results with online test prep,…

You’ve taken an practice test for the ACT® test or sat for the real thing, and you’re either unhappy with your score or simply aspire to a higher one. Simply put, how much better can you do on the ACT® test? With determination and lots of studying, there’s no limit to how much you can improve your ACT score. More than almost any other standardized test, the ACT® test rewards hard work over natural-born intelligence. This…