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Here's what you need to know for the ACT science section of the test
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ACT Science Section Study Guide – What You Need to Know For the ACT Science Section

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on December 22, 2022
Composed of 40 questions, the ACT science section gives students 35 minutes to complete it. Three types of questions make up the 40 questions: Data Representation, Research Summaries, and Conflicting Viewpoints. For each type, students receive a short passage containing all the necessary information to answer the questions. Passages may be descriptions of experiments, graphs, …
Here's what you need to know for the new SAT math section
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New SAT Math Test Prep: Here’s What You Need to Know

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 22, 2022
The new SAT math section has been entirely revamped. There are now 54 questions to be answered in 70 minutes. Much like the language section of the SAT, the math test now requires test takers to utilize problem solving skills with real world applications. This means that there might be multiple steps required in order …
What should you expect on the new SAT reading section?
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New SAT Reading Test Prep: An Overview of What You Can Expect to Encounter

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 22, 2022
The new SAT reading test is first in the two-part Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section, as the name implies. Test takers will have 70 minutes to answer 67 questions. These questions are said to resemble those you would encounter in your average “lively, thoughtful, evidence-based discussion”. Which means, to me, “questions a professor might ask …
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5 Online SAT Test Prep Resources

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 22, 2022
By now, many of you have heard that there is a new SAT coming to town. While there are some major changes taking place, much of the test will remain similar to previous versions. But what does that mean for studying? The good news is that there will be no more memorizing lists of obscure …
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Your Guide to The New SAT: Timing, Content, Scoring, and Tips

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 22, 2022
College and career readiness–that’s what it’s all about now. The new SAT aims to measure those skills deemed “must-haves” to be successful in college. But what does this mean? And what are the biggest changes? To answer your questions, and more, we put together this guide for the new SAT.  Timing on the New SAT …
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The Complete Guide to Online College Accreditation

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on May 17, 2024
When searching for online schools to attend, you’ll want to check that your college is accredited, either regionally, nationally, or specialized. Accreditation guarantees the online college meets universal standards of educational quality. If you’re unsure whether or not the school is accredited, verify its accreditation legitimacy through recognized bodies like CHEA and USDE. Accredited colleges …
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ACT Reading Test Prep: What You Need to Know to Crush It

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022
Students reading this guide to test prep for the ACT Reading portion are probably asking themselves (either literally or rhetorically), “How the heck do you study for a reading test?” Of course, this is a common issue. Many students struggle with how to properly prep for the ACT Reading section. Should students just read more to prepare? …
Studying for the ACT English section
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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 …
Here are some key concepts you need to know for the ACT science section
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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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