The ACT is a very challenging and important college admissions exam. Many students spend months studying for the ACT with prep books, practice exams, strategy tips, and tutoring, among other modes of preparation.  After taking the exam, many students find the process of waiting to ...

Everything to know about geometry on the SAT, in one article! What’s Covered in the SAT Geometry Section? Whether it’s because it’s been a long time since they’ve taken a geometry class, or because they don’t enjoy working with shapes, students generally find geometry questions ...

Students are very familiar with the SAT and ACT standardized tests, which assess the literacy, numeracy, and writing skills of high school students preparing for post-secondary education. But did you know that College Board also previously offered smaller standardized exams tailored to different areas of ...

If you took the SAT recently, you’ll notice that the score report gives both a composite score and percentile score. How should you interpret these numbers? Knowing what these scores mean is important in ensuring that you are maximizing your chances to get into your ...

If a student receives a 1000 on the SAT, that puts them in the 39th percentile, meaning the student performed better than 39% of all test takers. For every 100 points a student wants to increase their score, about 10 more questions will need to ...

When preparing for the SAT (or any other standardized tests like the PSAT or SAT Subject Tests), the time constraints of the exam in question are always one of the primary concerns and areas of focus in preparation. As a result, many students who are ...

At first glance, the ACT Reading section seems like a breeze. What’s so hard about reading passages and then answering a couple questions about them? Many students, however, find the Reading section to be unexpectedly challenging.  Your performance on the ACT Reading section will affect ...

A guide to understanding how scoring works on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Sections of the SAT. What is the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Section? Thousands of students submitting college applications take the SAT. The Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section comprises half of the SAT ...

There are 8 practice SAT exams offered through the College Board’s official website. These tests offer students the opportunity to simulate what taking the actual test is like, and to get an idea of what their SAT score might be. But just like with the ...

If a student receives a 1400 SAT score, that puts them in the 94th percentile, meaning the student performed better than 94% of all test takers. With a 1500 on the test, the student would be in the 99th percentile, which is a difference of ...