In the USA, outstanding student loan debt totals almost $145 billion. To put that in perspective, if American student loan debt was a global economy, it would be the 62nd largest in the world. The average student loan debt varies based on how you estimate it, but for most people, it’s between $30,000 and $40,000. I don’t know about you, but I’d rather that number be as close to 0…

If you have a student preparing for the ACT, you have a lot of options for test prep. Some resources are genuinely useful, others are outdated, and many are designed for audiences very different from today’s ACT test takers. The most effective preparation comes from understanding what types of resources exist, how they are accessed, and what role each plays in building skills, confidence, and pacing. Strong ACT prep is…

The ACT is not a normal test. Let’s get that out of the way right now, because if you want to earn a high score, you need to keep the nature of the test at the front of your mind. In a normal, everyday academic subject test, you’re facing limited amounts of information about a specific subject. But the ACT is designed to assess how prepared students are for college…

If you’re planning on attending a college or university in the US, you’re probably going to have to take a standardized test– either the SAT or the ACT. Some students take both, but others prefer to just prepare for one. After all, the two tests are somewhat different in what they assess, and for many students, it’s just impractical to try to take them both. If you’re only going to…

Since its introduction in 1959, millions of hopeful college students have taken the ACT. Today, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic kickstarting test-optional policies, many students question whether or not the test is still worth taking. But honestly? The answer to that isn’t just a resounding yes, it’s “Yes, and it’s actually more important now than ever before.” With the rise of grade inflation, the increasing difficulty of college…

Over 3.1 American students are homeschooled; that’s just about 1 in every 20. That number has been increasing steadily every year, especially since the Covid-19 pandemic when we saw a massive jump. According to the National Home Education Research Institute, homeschooled students typically score 15 to 25 percentile points above public-school students on standardized academic achievement tests, an improvement that only increases in marginalized populations. And while colleges are actively…

Mastering timing is an extremely important strategy for succeeding on any standardized test, and the ACT is no different. But forget those horror stories of grueling half-day testing; the ACT is doing its part to banish leg cramps and assuage anxieties with its new, streamlined format. ] Today’s ACT is much less exhausting; while you still need to build your testing endurance and understand the timing, it’s not a 5-hour…

The ACT has long been one of the most recognized college admissions tests in the United States. For students aiming to stand out in competitive applicant pools, understanding what the ACT covers and how it is structured is the first step toward success. While strategy and practice matter, the foundation of strong performance is a clear understanding of what the test looks like, how it is scored, and how each…

In the past, students choosing between the SAT and the ACT had to factor in different question types, essay requirements, and even regional preferences. Now that both tests have gone digital, many of the old distinctions have shifted or disappeared entirely. But that doesn’t mean the SAT and ACT are identical. In fact, as testing organizations have embraced adaptive technology and redesigned their formats, key differences have emerged. Whether you’re…

If you want to be an expert at anything, you need to know your subject inside and out. If you want to be a doctor, you have to know everything about human anatomy, from the Achilles tendon to the zygomatic arch. A chef doesn’t just follow recipes; they understand flavor profiles, ingredient interactions, and cooking techniques. No matter the field, deep knowledge is what transforms someone from a beginner into…