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How To Earn The Highest SAT Score You Can

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on October 31, 2025

Key Takeaways: The highest possible SAT score you can earn is 1600. Only 7% of test takers earned higher than 1400 in 2025 – the average score was 1028. Getting the highest SAT score you can require you to study, take practice tests, and understand the exam inside and out. The highest possible SAT score …

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How To Set A Realistic ACT / SAT Score Goal

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on May 21, 2024

Setting ACT and SAT goals is more important than students tend to realize. Of course, you want to do the best you can on either exam, but getting a “good score” means different things to different students. Setting ACT/SAT goals helps you stay motivated and gives you something to aim for. Here are some tips …

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Daily ACT / SAT Prep Tips and Tricks

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Although you should be setting aside a few hours every week to devote to ACT and SAT prep leading up to your test date, it doesn’t hurt to do a bit of studying on your off days. These daily tips will take just a few minutes every day, but can keep your mind fresh between …

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When Is The Best Time To Take The ACT/SAT?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Ah, the ACT and SAT. The Big Two. It’s almost a right of passage for college-bound students. There’s plenty of material to study, and you’ll want to focus on that, but one question demands attention: When is the best time to take the test? Check out those ACT and SAT sign-up dates, because we’re about …

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What You Need to Know About the College Admissions Cheating Scandal

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

(3/28/19) You’ve probably seen the college admissions cheating scandal in the news recently. Several students received guaranteed admission to colleges around the country after parents spent money to ensure their acceptance. Here’s what you need to know: What Did the Cheating Involve? There were a few different types of cheating going on. One method would …

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Why “Cramming” Doesn’t Work for the SAT and ACT

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you have an SAT and ACT coming up, you might think it’s a good idea to just “cram” the few days and nights before, rather than studying the weeks prior. You may even believe you can just look over everything the evening before and be good to go. This isn’t a solid plan and …

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Why You Should Memorize SAT Exam Math Formulas

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

For many students, the math section is the most dreaded part of the SAT exam. The fact that the math formulas are provided on the test paper offers some degree of relief and hopefully one less thing to worry about during test prep. Before you rejoice at the news. You should know that it’s strongly …

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How to Study for the ACT / SAT Test If You’re a Visual Learner

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Do you qualify as a visual learner? Visual learners tend to be people who learn better from reading or seeing information rather than hearing. If you learn this way, you might be curious how you can study for the ACT or SAT test to your advantage. Here are some tips to properly prepare and take …

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12 Helpful Standardized Testing Tips

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on August 4, 2025

Key Takeaway Preparing for the ACT or SAT can feel like a lot. After all, these scores may play a part in your college admissions. Take a deep breath—with the right strategies, you can approach test day feeling confident and ready. Here are standardized testing tips to help you do your best. Read the Directions …

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7 Common Mistakes to Avoid in the ACT Essay

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

You know what you need to focus on, but do you know which things to avoid in the ACT essay? Sometimes during the ACT the essay section, students inadvertently do things that cause them to lose points. Luckily many of the mistakes are easy to avoid if you know about them. Here are some things …