4 Extracurricular Activities for a Career in Medicine
Are you considering a career in healthcare? If so, did you know there are ways to kickstart your career path and start building the skills you need while you’re still in high school? It’s true! We’ve put together a list of 4 extracurricular activities that high school students can use to learn what it’s like to work in healthcare, gain hands-on experience, and lay the groundwork for crafting competitive applications…
Read MoreACT 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 MoreAll Colleges That Reinstated SAT / ACT Test Score Requirements In 2024
For a brief period, many colleges and universities hopped on the trend of dropping standardized testing requirements for incoming freshmen. However, this trend has reversed just as quickly, and many schools have already reinstated testing, or will be reinstating it in the coming years. Is your top choice among them? Top Universities That Have Reinstated Testing The shift back to standardized testing has been most notable among some of the…
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 MoreMeritocracy: Why Top Colleges Have Reinstated SAT & ACT Requirements
In addition, no two AP classes are alike. For example, AP Biology is typically a difficult course at most high schools. However, when I was in high school, I had an AP Biology teacher that handed out A’s like candy. It was one of the easiest classes to get an A in. Is this fair to students who had an AP Biology course that is actually rigorous? Top colleges such…
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…
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