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Mistakes to Avoid: ACT Science Section

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

One of the major differences between the SAT and ACT is the latter’s addition of a section focused, ostensibly, on science. More specifically, the section is branded “Science Reasoning”. It asks students to draw conclusions based on graphs, charts, and other presented information. For some students, this section can be intimidating. I was never a …

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What to Avoid in the ACT Reading Section

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

Everyone gets a little jittery before a big test, but that’s totally normal! What’s important to remember is all the practicing and studying you’ve been doing, especially for something like the ACT. The ACT tests your skills, so here are some common mistakes to avoid when taking the reading section. Reading too fast. When you …

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ACT Prep: What to Avoid on the Writing Section

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

Ah, the “optional” writing test on the ACT. 40 minutes of attempting to write a cohesive essay after every teacher you’ve ever had has said, “You can’t write a good essay overnight.” It’s difficult, true, but your essay doesn’t have to be the best you’ve ever written. Here are some mistakes you’ll want to avoid …

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Mistakes to Avoid on the SAT: Reading Section

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Sometimes it helps to know mistakes you should avoid when it comes to exams. Here are some things you will want to try to look for or remember when you’re on the Reading Section of the SAT. Being Careless With Time Management Time management is necessary for any portion of the SAT, but it is …

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Standardized Test Taking Strategies To Use On The ACT/SAT

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

SAT and ACT scores are a big stressor for high school students. You want to do well and show the college of your dreams you are ready to take on new challenges but you’ve done a few practice tests and they were unnerving, to say the least. If you’re worried about your upcoming test, here …

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Why is the ACT/SAT So Important?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Why is the ACT/SAT So Important?  You hear about the ACT and SAT exams so much during your high school years that you may be wondering “What is the big deal?” However, the ACT/SAT are so important to your education, during high school and college, as well as potentially affecting your future career. Why is the SAT …

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3 Mistakes To Avoid On The SAT Math Section

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

All students, whether they are good or bad in high school math, can make the same mistakes on the SAT math section. These are some of the common mistakes that all students tend to make and how you can avoid them. Mistake #1: Not Writing Out All Of The Steps Writing out all the steps …

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SAT Section Advice: Reading

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

While the SAT creators say that the new test has the same amount of words as the old, outside analysts argue that the context of those words has changed. Some math problems have more reading than the old ones. The reading passages have increased in length, and there is much more focus on gaining information …

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What is ACT WorkKeys?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

ACT WorkKeys is a unique skill assessment system. It measures various job-related foundational and soft skills, crucial to success in the workplace. Students and job-seekers, as well as experienced professionals, can use the ACT WorkKeys test to assess their own skills and get a better understanding of their strengths and weaknesses. They can then use …

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What Did the First ACT Test Look Like?

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

As far as standardized tests go, nothing much has changed about the ACT since its conception. The test has always been composed of four sections. The sections when the test first rolled out in 1959 were English, mathematics, social studies, and natural science. The ACT has always been an achievement test—a study of what you …