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What you need to know about the ACT Test Information Release
ACT & SAT

What You Need to Know About the ACT’s Test Information Release

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
After you take your ACT, you’ll often receive your scores for both the multiple-choice and essay sections in about a month. However, some students may be interested to see why they received the scores they did. Thanks to the Test Information Release from the ACT, also known as the TIR, that’s possible. What is the …
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myths

Is the ACT harder than the SAT? Which Test Should You Take?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
Is the ACT harder than the SAT? In general terms, no! It’s actually a myth that one is harder or easier than the other. However, one may be harder for you as a person compared to the next. Here’s what you need to know about these myths, what colleges think, and how you can personally …
What are the available accommodations for the SAT and ACT?
ACT & SAT

What ACT/SAT Accommodations Are Available For Students With Disabilities?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
As with most tests, the ACT and SAT makes accommodations for students with documented disabilities. There are a number of examples of accommodations, which depends on the student’s needs. But, here are some of the more common ones: Extended SAT Time Extended time is available for students who may need longer to complete specific sections …
A superscore can be a blessing in disguise
questions & answers

What is an ACT / SAT “Superscore?”

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
The thought of the ACT and SAT can fill many students with dread. Testing is never really fun, after all, and so much rides on the results of these two tests. But there are silver-linings and good news… If you take the test for a second (or third, or fourth) time, a superscore can be …
When should you guess on the ACT / SAT and what are the odds of guessing correctly?
ACT & SAT

When to Guess an Answer on the ACT / SAT

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Takers of the ACT may have heard “It’s ok to guess” during their preparation. When to guess on the ACT On the ACT there is no penalty for a wrong answer, so students are encouraged to guess if they aren’t certain on the answer. Wrong answers don’t take away points you’ve already earned, they simply …
Dealing with rejection can be hard, especially when you were rejected from your dream school.
college admissions

Dealing with Rejection from Your Dream School

By Jessica HerbineLast updated on December 22, 2022
When it comes to applying to your dream school(s), it’s important to remember that sometimes dreams don’t always reflect reality. Every year, thousands of seniors must come to terms with not being admitted to the school they wanted more than any other. This happens for a variety of reasons, from demographics and numbers to the …
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college applications

6 Bizarre (but REAL) College Application Essay Questions!

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Whoever said writing an essay had to be boring? Sure, you’ll get your fair share of standard questions like “Why do you want to attend this college” or “Who is someone you admire”, but some applications might ask you to write about more…interesting topics. Here are 6 bizarre college essay questions and prompts, that were …

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