Achieving a high score on the ACT opens doors to a multitude of opportunities, including scholarships, competitive programs, and more. For many students though, improvement often feels like an impossible task. You might have no idea where to start or how to go about adjusting your study habits. Don’t worry – Prep Expert has you covered!Join us as we outline 10 simple steps to help you improve your ACT score…

Every teacher expects their students to study. But what they don’t realize is that many students have never officially been taught how to study, leaving them with no idea how to prepare for tests and earn the best grades they can. That’s why we’re here to tell you about one of the best study methods for all types of students: the 50/10 Rule. The 50/10 Rule Students often think they…

Have you ever stayed up all night to study for a test? If so, you’re not the only one. A study conducted by Medical News Today found that 20% of college students pull an all-nighter at least once a month while 35% stay up until 3AM at least once a week. While it may seem like these last-minute study methods pay off, students often end up with worse grades due…

Students at all stages of their academic careers deal with procrastination. Surveys indicate that 80 to 95 percent of college students procrastinate regularly while about 86 percent of high school students also struggle with procrastination. So, don’t fret if you find it challenging to buckle down and get to work on difficult tasks. You’re not the only one! But how do you overcome procrastination? Are there ways to motivate yourself…

Studying is hard enough on its own without having to fend off distractions. Many students struggle to find a study environment that minimizes distractions and enables them to fully focus on their work. Home often is not a viable option due to siblings, parents, pets, and the undeniable urge to close the books and take a nap. So, where is the best place to study? Is there any way to…

Some students breathe a sigh of relief when they hear that a test will be multiple choice. However, multiple choice tests often prove to be some of the hardest ones to ace, especially as you move past the high school level into national and collegiate tests. Questions and answers may be worded with more subtlety, leading you to choose the wrong answer if you don’t take the time to read…

The average GPA for high school students in the United States is at an all-time high. However, research indicates that this average might not be on the rise for the right reasons. Students don’t seem to be learning more as their grades increase. Rather, as shifts in grading, curriculum, and learning scales occur, students’ grades are artificially increasing, meaning that transcripts no longer reflect true academic ability. This phenomenon is…

Starting in March 2024, students who take the SAT in the United States will take the new, digital version of the test rather than the traditional pen-and-paper version. When the College Board announced their transition to the digital SAT, they also noted that this move would do more than “simply putting the current SAT on a digital platform.”  While the concepts tested on the SAT will stay the same, the…

If you have test anxiety, you might feel like it will be impossible to do well on high stakes tests like the SAT or the ACT. While these standardized tests are certainly daunting, there are steps you can take to manage your test anxiety and earn a great score. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about test anxiety and how you can treat your test…

What are all of the factors of 45? If you want the easy answer, I’ll give it to you: 1, 3, 5, 9, 15, and 45. However, if you want to learn how I came up with these answers and discover an easy method to learn all the factors of 45 (or any whole number) yourself, keep reading. What is factoring? Factoring is a math skill you’ll need to know…