One thing that sets the ACT apart from the SAT is that the ACT includes a science section. While this section of the ACT tends to be pretty difficult for many test-takers, it is not impossible to do well on this section if you are well-prepared. One of my favorite strategies for preparing for the ACT Science section is to try and tackle as many challenging practice questions as possible.…

You studied your hardest, you took the ACT, and now you are waiting to receive your scores. While you wait, you might be wondering how your scores are calculated in the first place. With a maximum composite score of 36, but almost six times as many questions on the test, the ACT scoring process might seem complicated. In order to help you see how your scores were calculated and determine…

Although the ACT Writing section is optional, I highly recommended that high school students take this part of the test for two key reasons: To impress college admissions officers To help prepare themselves for college-level writing If you earn a high ACT Writing score, admissions boards will know that you have the skills necessary to tackle the rigorous level of writing that will be asked of you when you’re taking…

After recent redesigns, the ACT and SAT are almost identical today. Both cover the same overall subject matter and look similar to each other. However, they both operate on two very different point scales. Here is a quick and easy ACT conversion to ACT score guide. A major question we often are asked is “do colleges prefer SAT or ACT scores”, so we address it here. ACT Conversion To SAT…

The ACT Essay option is a great way to impress college admissions officers with your writing ability. But what does a good essay look like vs a bad one? Thankfully, ACT has provided some helpful ACT essay samples that you can study based on good vs not-so-good examples. In addition, here are 10 helpful ACT Essay prep tips to practice before test day. ACT Essay Samples Prompt This provided prompt,…

What exactly are ACT score percentiles? How do they work? Believe it or not, these percentiles play a role in what school you’ll get into eventually. Let’s discuss why. Interested in knowing the average ACT score in your home state? What Are ACT Score Percentiles? Your ACT score percentile rank is a metric that compares your ACT score with everyone else who took that test administration. Your percentile zeroes in…

This is the process of how to calculate ACT score, broken down by section, and your overall composite score. It will help your own test prep. Here’s an idea of ACT scores that colleges are looking for in 2020. How To Calculate ACT Score: How It Works ACT Raw vs Scale Scores Here’s how ACT scoring works, in a nutshell. You receive a point for every question you get right.…

Taking the ACT with the writing section provides you additional scores to send to colleges and universities for consideration. The ACT Writing score can definitely help your chances if you do well on it. Here is a breakdown of how the ACT Writing score is determined point by point. Here’s a taste of ACT writing prompts to give you an idea of what you’ll see on the test. ACT Writing…

Thinking about taking the ACT during your sophomore year? You definitely can, but the average ACT score for sophomores probably isn’t as high as you think it could be. Here’s a quick rundown of what ACT scores schools are looking for in 2020. The Short Answer Before we go into details, let’s start off answering the main question. In general, the average ACT score for sophomores is 18. If that…

The best way to prepare for the ACT Writing section is getting an idea of what you’ll actually face beforehand. To make life easier, here are a number of previous ACT Writing prompts to practice with before test day. Here are some additional ACT Writing section hacks to help prepare you before test day. ACT Writing The ACT Writing section is the only optional one on the test. Students have…