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Ten Tips to Help You Score Your Best on College Entrance Exams

By Julia WassonLast updated on December 22, 2022

How you approach the ACT or SAT is nearly as important as how much content knowledge you’ve gained. If you’re unprepared for the challenges of the test, you won’t do your best work. To help you out, we’ve pulled together some of our favorite simple tips that can give you a chance for the best …

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Pros and Cons: Taking Both the ACT and SAT

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Typically, a student will take either the ACT or the SAT as their college entrance exam. However, a growing trend shows that more and more high schools students are taking both tests. Are you considering taking one or both the ACT or SAT? If you’re thinking about the latter, here are some ACT or SAT …

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When Should Students Take the ACT / SAT?

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

Now, I know what you might be thinking. Students generally take the ACT or SAT in the spring of their junior year. Why should you consider taking it earlier than that, or multiple times? The truth of the matter is that you are almost guaranteed to increase your score by taking the test a second …

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Colleges That Don’t Require the SAT or ACT

By Kali SlaymakerLast updated on December 22, 2022

There are approximately 3,000 bachelor degree granting institutions in the United States. Approximately 28% of those schools are colleges that don’t require SAT or ACT test scores. Wait, what? You read that correctly. More than 850 accredited, degree granting institutions don’t require your test scores. That sounds pretty good, right? Before you scoff at the …

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Preference of the ACT or SAT by State (Infographic)

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

The ACT and the SAT are the two largest college entrance exams in the country. Certain ACT / SAT scores can qualify students for scholarships and grants. Most colleges require students to submit their scores of one or the other in order to apply. There are a ton of interesting statistics about the entrance exam–did …

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ACT/SAT Vocabulary Words (Beginners Guide)

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Crack open the dictionary and pick up a thesaurus, it’s time to talk about a new word–specifically many new words you should know for the ACT / SAT tests. Vocabulary has always been a large element of the ACT, but the newly redesigned SAT will feature a greater emphasis on words and definitions as well. …

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What You Need to Know About Submitting an SAT or ACT Re-score Request

By Lynell EngelmyerLast updated on December 22, 2022

As you’re likely aware, there have been recent changes to both the SAT and the ACT. The “New” SAT has been changed from the 2400 scale back to a 1600 scale, along with a restructuring of the sections and scoring criteria. The ACT has also been changed. Specifically, the writing/essay portion of the test which …

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16 Critical ACT Math Practice Formulas You MUST Know

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 7, 2023

Do you really need to memorize ACT math formulas? As daunting as it seems, memorizing the math formulas for ACT is essential. The ACT doesn’t give you a math formulas sheet, which means you’ll have nothing to refer to when solving the math problems on the test. Adding to the challenge is the fact that …

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How To Improve Your ACT Score

By Olivia PittmanLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you took a practice ACT or sat for the actual test, you may have been unpleasantly surprised by how you scored. If you find yourself in this situation, the good news is that there are steps you can take to achieving a better score. Practice and evaluate why you’re missing questions Take a practice …

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What is a Good PSAT Score?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on September 24, 2024

A “good” PSAT score is usually in the 75th percentile, or 1075 to 1130 in recent years. Often seen as the “practice SAT,” the PSAT lays the groundwork for your SAT prep, helping you better understand where you are and where you want to be. However, score in the 99th percentile and you could actually …