ACT English Tips

When you take the ACT, there are two language arts sections: Reading and English. While the Reading section tests your ability to synthesize new information, make inferences about the text and the author’s intent, and interpret statements, the English section is more about the mechanics of grammar and writing. It requires you to have a good understanding of the rules of written English, and the questions can be challenging and…
Read MoreACT Test Dates in 2025

If you’re planning on taking the ACT in 2025, you have several dates to choose from. This year, thanks to the way the ACT enhancements are rolling out, your test date is quite important. Depending on when you take the test, you may have a shorter version with some significant changes related to how much time you have per question and per section. And in addition to the version of…
Read MorePreparing for the ACT: Effective Prep Strategies

Preparing for the ACT can seem overwhelming, but with the right strategies, you can feel confident on test day. The ACT, an important part of many college admissions, measures skills across multiple areas. In addition to baseline academic knowledge, the ACT tests your ability to reason logically and solve problems– which means it requires a strong strategy, not just knowledge. Today, let’s talk about how you can improve your ACT…
Read MoreNew 2025 ACT Test Changes

https://vimeo.com/1005332951 Times have recently been turbulent for standardized testing! Between testing requirements being dropped in the wake of the pandemic, then testing requirements being readopted, standardized tests have seen quite a bit of shake-up. Both the SAT and ACT have undergone significant changes and will be continuing to change in the future. Today, we’re going to look at changes to the ACT and see just how and when those changes…
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About ACT Idioms

If you’ve ever been stumped by an idiom on the ACT, you’re not the only one. Preparing for questions about idioms on the ACT can be difficult because it’s not as straightforward as other aspects of your study routine. After all, you can’t memorize every idiom in the world. You’d end up missing your exam! In this guide, we will explain what idioms look like on the ACT and offer…
Read MoreHow to Improve Your ACT Score by 10 Points

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…
Read MoreHow Hard Is the ACT?

If you’re getting ready to take the ACT soon, you may be wondering how difficult the test really is. Should you be intimidated? How does it compare to the SAT? Have there been changes in its difficulty throughout the course of its history? We’re here to answer all your burning questions! Read on to learn about the difficulty level of the ACT and how you can prepare to do your…
Read MoreACT Test Dates 2024

Attention juniors and seniors! Are you ready to sign up for the ACT? If you are wondering how to choose an ACT test date that will give you enough time to study and let you receive your scores early enough to send them to all your top schools, look no further! We have compiled a comprehensive guide to the 2024 ACT test dates so you can select the best test…
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About the New Digital ACT

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…
Read MoreACT Conversion To SAT | How To Guide

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…
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