Even if Math is your least-favorite subject, you can still ace the ACT Math test, through hard work and the right problem-solving strategies. To ace the Math test, you need to memorize important equations and formulas, problem-solve step-by-step with pencil and paper, prioritize your time, and take lots of practice tests before exam day. More details on these Math test strategies below. For even more expert help on the Math…

If you haven’t taken the ACT before, you might be a bit nervous about the Science test. After all, science is a tough subject for many, especially for more left-brained types. Nor is Science a subject that’s tested on the more well-known SAT. But, there’s no reason to panic: you can ace the Science test if you brush up on your logic, data interpretation skills, and some basic Science concepts…

Even if English is your least-favorite class, there’s no reason to sweat the ACT English test, the first part of the exam and the second-longest. Just follow the tips and tricks listed below, and you’ll be well on your way to a 36! If you want to ace the ACT English test, brush up on the rules of grammar, answer questions in paragraph-by-paragraph chunks, and use answer choices as clues…

Many students dread the ACT Reading test. The Reading test requires you to read four 600-800 word passages, and answer 40 questions, in a breakneck 35 minutes. It’s a challenge—but the good news is, there are strategies to make this part of the exam a lot more doable. To boost your Reading test score, complete the passages in your order of strength, take notes as you read, and consider skimming…

You’ve taken an ACT practice test or sat for the real thing, and you’re either unhappy with your score or simply aspire to a higher one. Simply put, how much better can you do on the ACT? With determination and lots of studying, there’s no limit to how much you can improve your ACT score. More than almost any other standardized test, the ACT rewards hard work over natural-born intelligence. This…

There are plenty of elements of the typical high school experience — homeroom, Friday night football games, homecoming, prom, even putting your books in a locker every day — that as a homeschool student, you probably haven’t been a part of. However, there is one high school rite of passage that you certainly won’t be missing out on if you’re planning on attending college: the SAT. If you’re a homeschool…

Originally, the SAT was scored out of 1600 possible points up until the mid-2000s, where it was bumped up to 2400 points. However, the SAT recently reverted back to its original scoring. Part of the reason for this stems from the College Board constantly updating the test to keep it accurate for the rigor of college curriculums. But the SAT has also undergone changes to remain in business with a tough, gradually rising…

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…

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…

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…