Choosing between the SAT and ACT has always been a difficult task for high school students. With the recent announcements of digital formats for both exams, that choice has become even harder. Join us as we guide you through the ins and outs of the digital SAT and ACT to help you make an informed decision about which test is the right choice for your individual needs. Breaking Down Both…

Many students who take the ACT take it more than once. The obvious objective is to improve your score each time you take it, but “improvement” is a vague goal. In this blog post, we will discuss what a realistic ACT score improvement goal looks like and how you can identify and achieve this goal through study strategies. We will also discuss what factors should be considered when setting your…

In May 2023, the ACT announced that it would soon begin offering digital testing options. While these digital options are in no way replacing the paper-and-pencil version of the ACT, they will become available at some testing centers relatively soon following a pilot period. Read on to learn everything you need to know about the new digital format for the ACT so you can make an informed decision about whether…

Many universities are changing to test-optional policies in Fall 2023. This may lead you to believe that tests like the ACT and SAT are no longer important for college applications.  However, these tests continue to be extremely valuable tools, especially for students applying to competitive programs, schools, and scholarships that receive thousands of applications every year. Even if your top schools don’t require ACT scores, sending in high test scores…

Deciding when to schedule your ACT sometimes feels like a test in itself. How do you know which date to pick? Are some dates better than others? Should you take the test as soon as possible just to get it done?  In this comprehensive guide, we will lay out the official ACT test dates for 2023-24 and provide expert advice to help you figure out which one may be the…

Have you just finished taking your ACT? Or maybe you’re gearing up to take it soon? Either way, you probably want to know what makes a good ACT score and what your score means. In this article, we will provide you with a comprehensive guide to ACT scoring as well as some tips and tricks to help you reach your target score. How Is the ACT Scored? Before you go…

The ACT exam is defined by the founding organization as “a mission-driven, nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people achieve education and workplace success.” With over 60 years of experience and pioneering research in the field of standardized testing, ACT prides itself on being a trusted leader in displaying a student’s college and career readiness.  A complete history and timeline of the ACT exam can be found on their website. Additionally,…

One of the main ways that the ACT differs from the SAT is that it includes a science section in addition to the sections that test reading, writing and language (English), and math. The ACT Science section makes many students nervous. In fact, many students opt to take the SAT instead of the ACT so that they can avoid this section. However, while the ACT Science section can be tricky,…

For many students, scoring within the top percentile on the ACT feels like an insurmountable challenge. The test is long and filled with challenging questions, and countless students and teachers throughout the years have talked about the difficulty of this test. However, just like many of the challenges we face in life, the ACT- while certainly difficult- is not impossible to master when you’re prepared. When you’re armed with the…

Because a good score on the ACT will open many doors for your future, it is a good idea to take it more than once. Even if you take practice tests under similar ACT testing conditions at home, the first time you take the ACT, you will likely feel a bit nervous as you acclimate to the test. Taking the test more than once will allow you to learn from…