Are you preparing to take a standardized test like the SAT, ACT, or GRE? If the answer is yes, you need to build up your vocabulary, fast. Here are six different vocab apps for standardized tests that can help! Knowji Vocab by Knowji, Inc: If you have trouble remembering what you’ve learned, then this is the app for you! Knowji Vocab teaches you 1600 words specifically chosen for the SAT®, GRE®, ACT®, and ASVAB exams,…
Dealing with stress on the SAT and ACT is something which can be very difficult. It is an important part of the college admission process and although some stress is a good thing, as it motivates you to do what is needed in order to succeed, stress can also become detrimental to your health and mental wellbeing. The following tips can be used leading up to an exam, as well as the day of to…
The ACT Writing Section Is Changing Reasons for Changing: Colleges complain that students can’t write in a sophisticated manner, so the ACT Writing section is being redesigned to more accurately assess writing skills. With these changes, colleges will have access to new information about a student’s strengths, allowing students to demonstrate their “analytical writing ability” through their scores in the 4 domains. Changes: Prompts are longer, more complex and focus on “contemporary issues” rather than school-themed…
Deciding whether to take the new SAT versus the ACT, or both? All four-year colleges will accept either of these standardized tests to evaluate candidates. Since both of these tests have different areas of focus, so you may receive a surprisingly higher score on one versus the other. Depending on your abilities, you may be better equipped to take the ACT than the SAT, or vice versa. As you begin to plan for college and…
There’s a lot to consider when taking pre-college exams. Reference this material for your exam questions. Advanced Placement Exams You should consider taking Advanced Placement Exams or CLEP tests in your Junior and Senior years. This allows you to test out of some college courses that can save you time and money. The exams are administered each year in the Spring with some preparation required prior to the exam. Check with your school for…
Ever wonder how you can supplement your SAT or ACT tutoring? For many students, the downtime when you’re hopping on the T, waiting at the mall, or riding on a bus makes for a fantastic opportunity to put in some extra prep work. But, unless you bring along your vocabulary flashcards or download the latest vocab app on your phone, you probably won’t be able to use that downtime to improve your scores. Which stinks,…
ACT officials announced changes to the popular college admissions exam last Friday. Starting next year, the nonprofit testing organization will expand upon how it reports students’ scores. Along with their score report, students will receive a score on two new “readiness indicators,” demonstrating how they performed in relation to career preparedness and understanding complex content. The classic 36-point scale will not change. A separate score on STEM performance (science, technology, engineering, and math) will be…
If your child is thinking about taking the ACT, there are a few basics you should both know before they sit down on test day with their number two pencils. The ACT is a standardized test used as a college entrance exam to measure student achievement (i.e., what they have learned in school). It includes 215 multiple-choice questions and is divided into five sections: English, Mathematics, Reading, Science, and an optional Writing test. The test…
If you are unsatisfied with your SAT scores, you should try taking the ACT. There are some fundamental differences between the SAT and the ACT. The SAT tests aptitude, measuring a student’s verbal abilities and reasoning skills, whereas the ACT tests achievement, measuring what a student has acquired in school. The ACT’s content is broader than the SAT; it consists of 5 sections including English, Mathematics, Reading, Science, and an optional Writing Test. The SAT…
Information for ACT 2014 Spring Tests The next ACT scheduled for this spring is April 12th. The registration deadline is March 7th. A late fee is required if you register anytime between March 8th–21st. A later test date in the spring is scheduled for June 14th. You must register by May 9th. A late fee is required if you register anytime between May 10th–23rd. It’s important that you sign up as soon as possible, because…
