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Understanding SAT Deadlines

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on November 28, 2023
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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5 Best SAT and ACT Prep Materials

By College Raptor StaffPublished on June 21, 2023
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 …
A perfect ACT score of 36 is elusive, but that shouldn't stop you from getting into your dream school.
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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 Find Your ACT Scores

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on February 28, 2024
After you sit for the ACT, you’re likely going to be a bit antsy! After all – now it’s a waiting game for the scores! So how can you view your ACT scores? You can find your results right on your MyACT account! Keep reading to learn more about finding your ACT scores, what they …
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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 …
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Best GMAT Prep Books

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022
You’ve probably heard of the GMAT before, and if you haven’t, then you might guess by the name that it is a type of standardized test used in the education world. The GMAT is an entrance exam for business school that is 3.5 hours long. It tests specific skills that are important for management and …

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