ACT Updates Start Now

ACT Updates Start Now

ACT test updates take effect this month! As we mentioned last summer, the ACT is getting an overhaul. The new format will have three core sections–English, Reading, and Math–plus an optional science section. The core sections will also be shorter than their current...
My SAT/ACT Scores Came Back… Now What?

My SAT/ACT Scores Came Back… Now What?

You did it! You made it through the digital SAT or ACT and just got your test scores back. Before you get too excited about never seeing another SAT or ACT question for the rest of your life, consider the two scenarios below: Scenario 1: You received a 36 on the ACT...
How to Use PSAT Scores for SAT Prep

How to Use PSAT Scores for SAT Prep

The PSAT is a national standardized test administered to 10th and 11th graders. Created by the College Board in partnership with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), this test is designed to predict what you would score on the SAT without any test...
ACT Changes on the Way

ACT Changes on the Way

Great news for students taking the ACT next year! ACT CEO Janet Godwin announced some major changes to their standardized test. The current test incorporates four sections: English, reading, math, and science with an optional writing section. Starting April 2025, the...
SAT/ACT Prep Study Options

SAT/ACT Prep Study Options

Just the thought of studying for the SAT or ACT exam can be nerve-wracking, especially if you’re not motivated to study on your own. Fortunately, there’s more than one way to study. While self-study is an option, there’s also one-on-one tutoring and group study. Read...
Is that a Good SAT or ACT Score?

Is that a Good SAT or ACT Score?

When the SAT or ACT scores come out, we are often asked, “Is that a good SAT or ACT score?” This is a tough question to answer because “good” is very relative. Before we answer that question for a parent or student, we ask students to list their top schools and...