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Here are some ACT math test prep tips for you on your test day!
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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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Average SAT Scores – What Does the Average Student Score on the SAT?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on April 29, 2024
In 2023, the average SAT score was 1028. 1,913,742 graduating high school seniors in 2023 took the SAT. The mean score for the Evidence-Based Reading section was 520 and the mean score for the Mathematics section was 508. SAT scores vary between different demographic groups and college acceptance histories. How do you stack up to …
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Average ACT Scores – What Does the Average Student Score on the ACT?

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022
Many students wonder about average ACT scores–but, what does that mean, exactly? The answer can really take two distinct forms. First, there is the question of what an “average” ACT score might be for all students. In this case, students generally just want to know how their score compares to everyone else who took the …
Graph showing the 25th and 75th percentile SAT scores at University of Tennessee.
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SAT Score Percentiles and Rankings: What’s Good

By Tyler HakesLast updated on March 28, 2023
The answer to “What is a good SAT score?” isn’t always straightforward. There is no single answer; it depends on what you mean and your own goals! One way to define “good” is to see how your score compares to your peers and other students at the colleges you’re hoping to attend. Many schools will …
Check out our ACT and SAT conversion chart.
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SAT / ACT Conversion Chart – How to Convert SAT and ACT Scores

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022
The SAT and ACT are incredibly important for college-bound students. Why is the ACT/SAT so important? Well, not only can they determine whether a student is accepted to their college of choice, but they could also qualify them to receive huge scholarships depending on their score. SAT Scoring As of 2016, the new SAT is now scored …
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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 …
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Online Computer Science Degrees – Compare Online Computer Science Programs

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on December 22, 2022
Computer Science is the fastest-growing field worldwide. With jobs ranging from software and website development to network management and data analysis, computer science is an incredibly broad field that is growing at an amazing rate. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that computer science jobs will increase by 15% by the year 2022. Getting …

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