Should You Study For The SAT & ACT At The Same Time?

We’re often asked “should I study for both the SAT and the ACT at the same time” by students. The answer may surprise you. In this article, I will explain and offer you a plan to take advantage of the ability to study for both the SAT and the ACT at the same time. [sat_one] For better help on the ACT or SAT, check out our test prep course on…

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The Best Time To Take The ACT

Whether you’re a high school student or the parent of a high school student, figuring out when to take the ACT seems like an impossible task. But it really doesn’t have to be. We’re here to provide you the proper information to help determine the best time to take the ACT.  Taking the ACT isn’t rocket science, but there is a science to it, and it can be difficult to…

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Should Your Student Treat The ACT/SAT As A Class?

With the school year fast approaching, it’s time for your student to begin thinking about how to prepare for the ACT and/or SAT. One question that we regularly receive at Prep Expert® and Synocate is: “Should my student treat the ACT and/or SAT the same as they do a class?” [sat_one] It’s a great question and one that we feel confident answering as part of two of the fastest-growing education…

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Free SAT Prep Tip: Should You Take the ACT or SAT?

Don’t know whether you should take the ACT or SAT? Watch this short video to make a decision! [sat_one] For more test strategy, college admissions, and scholarship application tips sign up for our FREE class happening right now!

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ACT Prep Grammar Tip: Common Idiom Errors

Do you know what an idiom is? If not, watch this video that covers common idiom errors that appear on the ACT. [act_one] For more test strategy, college admissions, and scholarship application tips sign up for our FREE class happening right now!

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Why I Only Studied For the SAT & Didn’t Even Look at the ACT

One of the most common questions that we get asked at 2400 Expert is “Should I take the SAT, ACT, or both?” [sat_one] High school counselors typically advise students to take both exams and see which one a student does better on. However, I do not agree with this advice. When I was in high school, I only studied for the SAT and didn’t even look at the ACT. Studying…

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How Much Do SAT & ACT Prep Courses Cost?

[sat_one] SAT prep and ACT prep can vary from free to $1000+/hour for some of the most expensive private tutors. Here is a breakdown of the cost of 3 of the biggest SAT prep and ACT prep courses. 1. Prep Expert® Total Cost – $599 Course Hours – 60 Cost Per Hour – $10/Hour 2. Princeton Review  Total Cost – $699 Course Hours – 18 Cost Per Hour – $39/Hour…

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How to Convert Scores Between SAT vs. ACT vs. New SAT

[sat_one] Here is a useful score conversion chart that compares scores between the SAT, ACT, and New SAT coming out in March 2016. SAT ACT New SAT 2400 36 1600 2360 35 1560 2280 34 1510 2200 33 1460 2140 32 1420 2070 31 1380 2010 30 1340 1950 29 1300 1890 28 1260 1830 27 1220 1780 26 1190 1720 25 1150 1660 24 1110 1600 23 1070 1540…

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Should Your Child Take the SAT or ACT?

[sat_one] This is one of the most common questions that we get at 2400 Expert. Many parents are confused as to whether colleges prefer one exam over the other. Traditionally, students on the East and West coasts have taken the SAT and students in the Midwest have taken the ACT. But the truth is: there really is no difference. There is no difference in the level of difficulty between the…

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The Secret to Getting a Perfect SAT Score

[sat_one] What is the secret to getting a perfect SAT score? I cannot count the number of times I have been asked that question. Well, there actually is a secret. But it is so simple that hardly seems like a secret. I am fairly certain that the 3,310 other people that have gotten a perfect 2400 on the SAT have also done this. So here is my one piece of…

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