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Basic Concepts to Know for the ACT Science Section

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

The fact that the ACT has a Science Section makes many students nervous. You may have heard also the myth that “if you dislike science, you should avoid the ACT altogether.” However, the key is knowing how the ACT Science Section operates. The ACT Doesn’t Test Scientific Knowledge Context is everything. Even the ACT test …

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More Interesting ACT / SAT Prep Tips to Try

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

When it comes to ACT / SAT prep, every trick is worth trying. Some work better for certain students than others, but that’s why it’s important to test a few different methods to find the ones that work best for you. We’ve given plenty of ACT / SAT prep tips before, but here are three …

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ACT Math Section: The Different Graphs You need to Know

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

The graphs in the ACT math section fall under the coordinate geometry category. This part accounts for as many as 9 questions out of 60. Scoring full points in this section can help to boost your overall score. These are the most common graphs you will need to know for the ACT Math section: Bar …

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Time Keeping Strategies For The ACT And SAT

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on May 13, 2024

The ACT and SAT questions are challenging by themselves. Add to it the limited time that you have to answer all the questions and these tests become even more challenging. Part of taking the SAT or ACT is knowing how to use your time wisely. If you find you’re running out of time to answer …

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ACT / SAT Test Taking Strategies to AVOID

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

There’s a lot of advice out there that helps you on the SAT and ACT, but mixed in with the good advice, is some bad advice. Here are just a few test-taking strategies you should be avoiding. “Cramming / All-Nighter”  Some students think study cramming works, but it can do more harm than good. Whether …

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Interesting ACT / SAT Prep Tips to Try!

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

There are countless ACT and SAT prep tricks out there—we’ve written about plenty of them ourselves. Here are three more you might not have tried yet, but definitely should! Teach concepts to someone else In order to teach, you have to have a solid grasp on the material. Therefore, a great way to ensure you …

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Why You Should Mark Up Your ACT/SAT Test Booklet and How To Do It

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Did you know you can write all over your ACT or SAT test booklet during the exam itself? No one will see your notes and it’s a great way to keep on track during the exam. Here’s exactly why and how you should take advantage of this: Cross Out Wrong Answers The process of elimination …

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ACT / SAT Pro Tip: Learn a New Word Every Day

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

The higher your ACT / SAT test scores, the better your chances of getting accepted into the college of your choice, and the more scholarships you can be eligible for. With that in mind, it’s never too early to start preparing for the ACT or SAT, right? Even as early as freshman year you can …

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Take Advantage Of the ‘Question of the Day’ Features for the ACT and SAT

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

With so much at stake—between admission odds and scholarship eligibility—it’s not a good idea to wait for the last minute to start studying for the ACT and SAT. Experts suggest starting from your sophomore or junior year. One thing that can help is the SAT and ACT Question of the Day features that both test …

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How to Have The Ideal ACT / SAT Practice Test Session

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Taking a practice test of the ACT or SAT before the real deal can truly give you insight into how the test works in real time. Studying is great and all, but if you’re not using your time wisely and leaving space to review your work, you could run into trouble. Here are some ways …