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ACT English Test Prep: What You Need to Know to Crush It

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022

The ACT English portion will test your reading and writing abilities. Students will be asked to read and make corrections to a number of passages. Sometimes no changes will be needed, other times there will be subtle grammatical or syntax errors that need to be addressed. When preparing for this portion of the test, it’s important to …

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ACT Science Test Prep: Key Concepts You Need to Know

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022

The ACT science section can be an interesting test of skills for students. While some may expect that it’s focused on the specifics, like the bones you learned in Biology or the elements you learned in Chemistry–and there is some of that–the bulk of the science section is actually focused on applying scientific thinking and scientific principals to …

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ACT Math Test Prep: Here’s What You Need to Know

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 22, 2022

It’s the spring semester of your junior year–April to be exact. Bright and early one Saturday morning you wake up, head to your testing site, and begin to mentally prepare yourself. The next three hours of your life will be spent filling in bubbles and wracking your brain for things you learned way back during …

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5 Online ACT Test Prep Resources

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 22, 2022

When searching for ACT test prep tools, the number of available options can be a bit overwhelming. There are books, websites, online courses, review videos, in-person tutoring, and more. Some of these resources are free, others can be costly. After spending some time perusing the websites Google suggested, I came up with a list of …

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ACT Section Guide – Format, Timing, Topics, Scoring, and Tips

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022

Preparing for the ACT can be a stressful time. After all, there are a lot of things to consider (such as what average ACT scores are) and there may be a lot riding on your ACT score! But take a few deep breaths. Use this ACT format and section guide to help you prepare for …

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Average SAT Scores – What Does the Average Student Score on the SAT?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on November 8, 2024

In 2024, the average SAT score was 1024. The 50th percentile was 1010. 1,973,891 graduating high school seniors in 2024 took the SAT. The mean score for the Evidence-Based Reading section was 519 and the mean score for the Mathematics section was 505. SAT scores vary between different demographic groups and college acceptance histories. How …

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What is the average ACT Score?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on August 20, 2026

Key takeaways The ACT is scored between 1 and 36, with three mandatory sections: English, Mathematics, and Reading. For high school seniors graduating in 2023, 2024, and 2025, the average ACT Composite score was 19.2. To increase your ACT score, take practice tests, register for the official exam at least twice, and never leave a …

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SAT score percentiles and rankings: What’s good?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on August 20, 2026

Key takeaways The SAT has Math and Reading Writing sections, scored between 200 and 800 each, to create a possible combined score between 400 and 1,600. A “good” SAT score is subjective, but students need to score a 1,010 to perform better than 50% of other SAT test takers. You can improve your SAT results …

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ACT Percentiles and Rankings: What’s a “Good” ACT Score?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on April 28, 2025

Key Takeaways: The ACT is scored between 1 – 36 and includes a Composite Score and section scores for English, Math, and Reading. The 50th percentile for the ACT is currently between 18 and 19. ACT percentiles are percentages that show you how well you did compared to other students who also took the exam. …

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Online Nursing Degrees – Compare Online Nursing Programs

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 18, 2024

As baby boomers quickly reach retirement age, the number of nursing jobs and nursing programs in the United States is growing dramatically. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that demand for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) will grow by 5% from 2022 to 2032 and demand for Registered Nurses (RNs) will increase by 6% for the …