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How to Get Through a Difficult SAT/ ACT Question

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Every single student has experienced this at some point or another. You look down at a question in dread, your mind draws a blank, and you start to sweat knowing you’re wasting precious time. If you don’t know the answer to a question, your thoughts and momentum derail. Here’s how to keep on track during …
Here are some basic science concepts students should know about for the ACT science section.
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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 …
Use these time management strategies so you won't run out of time on the ACT or SAT.
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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 …
Learning a new word can be very useful for the ACT / SAT
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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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