We talk about the ACT, but what is each section supposed to measure from test-takers? Today, let's answer in a nutshell, what does the ACT measure from students. What does the ACT measure? Let's take a quick look at what it is meant to examine in students. Here's the latest…

How is the ACT structured? To start breaking the test down and identifying what you need to prepare for, here's the ACT test structure at a glance. Besides knowing how it's structured, it's good to have battle-tested strategies to pull from on your first ACT attempt, and any retakes you…

How to prepare for the ACT? Thousands of students ask themselves that question every year. The full answer is expansive, but these eight tips are a great place to start. While going through ACT prep, it's easy to get stressed out as the big day gets close. If that happens,…

If you're looking at taking the ACT, then you first need to understand its basic structure. Here are the different ACT sections and what they'll test you on. If you're looking for a shortcut for how to handle the ACT English section, or need some ACT grammar tips instead, we…

Everybody loves lists. Everybody loves tips. If you're thinking about taking the ACT but have no idea how to start preparing for it...then we've got you covered here with our own ACT test tips. Need a place to start preparing for the ACT? Here then are 25 fast and easy…

After the 2016 SAT redesign, both the SAT and ACT are closer than ever in terms of content and format. However, there are still a few key differences remaining between these two standardized test formats. Here are a few SAT vs ACT major differences to be aware of when considering…

The ACT English section presents students with plenty of challenges by making them focus on every grammatical detail. The test makers are more than happy to trip you up by slipping grammar mistakes so basic that you might miss them. Unfortunately, missing those details will take off points from your…

Despite being optional, the ACT and SAT Essay sections are still important tests to take because the skills they stress are important in both academic and professional life. Students who do decide to take them will have advantages over those who skip them, in the long term. Let’s take a…

After finishing nearly three hours of tough multiple-choice tests, you might be tempted to skip writing the optional ACT Essay. But, don’t do this–most competitive colleges and universities will want to see an Essay score. Plus, we’ve got some tips to make writing the Essay a breeze. You’ll get a…