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8 Must Know SAT Grammar Rules

By Hilary CairnsPublished on September 9, 2024

How is your grammar? The SAT tests more than your reading comprehension — it also tests that you know the rules of grammar. To tackle this portion of the exam, here are 8 grammar rules you should know before you sit for the SAT test. 1. The Subject and Verb Must Agree Every complete sentence …

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What Is the ACT Exam and Should You Take It?

By College Raptor StaffPublished on July 19, 2024

Key Takeaway The ACT (which stands for American College Testing) is a three-hour entrance exam that measures college readiness in English, math, reading, and science. There is also an optional essay section. While it is not required for you to submit your ACT scores to most colleges, it’s generally recommended that students take it to …

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Understanding SAT Deadlines

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on June 6, 2024

The SAT is offered year-round, but that doesn’t mean future college students can take the exam whenever they want to. In order to be counted towards a college application, the SAT needs to be taken before a specific date. In this article, we’ll give you a quick rundown of the different SAT dates you need …

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How Long Is The ACT?

By College Raptor StaffPublished on November 21, 2023

The ACT is a standardized test that many colleges across America require students to take for admission to undergrad school The ACT exam is 2 hours 55 minutes long The test paper consists of 215 questions, which are broken up into 4 mandatory sections and 1 optional section Each of the sections on the ACT …

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What is the ACT to SAT Conversion?

By Hilary CairnsPublished on September 5, 2023

When applying to colleges or scholarships, you might see some require you to have specific or minimum ACT or SAT scores to be accepted or eligible to apply. Understanding how the scores compare to one another – or convert – will help you determine the best test for you and your chances of being accepted …

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How Long Is The SAT? Tips For Managing Time on Test Day

By College Raptor StaffPublished on July 25, 2023

The paper SAT test is three hours long, not counting breaks and the test consists of 154 questions. Knowing how long the SAT takes and understanding how the test is structured will give you a better idea of how much time you can spend on each section. And, we’ve got some time management tips for …

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5 Best SAT and ACT Prep Materials

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 27, 2024

The SAT and ACT exams are constantly on high school students’ minds. Taking one of these standardized tests isn’t always required for the college admissions process, but it’s a great way to get merit-based scholarships. Whether they’re taking it for the first time to get their baseline score or trying to get high SAT scores, …

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How to Change an SAT Test Date

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 7, 2023

Students can change their SAT date by canceling their existing test date and scheduling a new one. Although students will receive a registration fee refund, there is a cancellation fee. Students should cancel and reschedule their SAT if they are not prepared for the exam or they have a scheduling conflict. As your SAT date …

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What is The Highest Possible ACT Score?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on November 20, 2023

The highest score to be achieved on the ACT is 36. The composite ACT score is the average of the students’ scores in four sections: English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science. 3,376 students received the max ACT score in 2022. What is the Highest Possible ACT Score? The highest score a student can earn on the …

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How to Sign Up for the SAT

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 7, 2023

So it’s time to take your SAT! Before you can actually sit for the exam, you do need to sign up for it. But how do you do that, and what do you need to know before you even register for the college entrance exam? We’ll cover everything you need to know about signing up …