ACT Reading Prep: Big-Picture Strategies for Defeating the ACT Reading Section

Upon looking over a sample ACT reading story and its corresponding questions, the section doesn’t seem like it would be too difficult. You read a short story and then answer some questions about it. How hard is that? Well, the actual reading and comprehension aspect of the reading test is not usually what students struggle with. The real challenge with the ACT reading section comes with the pesky time constraint. This is why having a strategy going into the ACT reading section is so important.

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What All Goes into a College Application?

Applying to colleges is a big, exciting part of most students’ senior year of high school. Students are thrilled to receive acceptance letters in the mail and plan for their futures at their new schools. But what about the actual process of applying? Sure it’s exciting, but it can also be SUPER stressful. There are so many things that go into a college application that it takes a lot of focus, organization, and diligence to get all your ducks in a row before submitting a complete, high-quality college application to your list of schools.

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ACT Writing: What To Expect & How to Raise Your Score

When we talk about the ACT exam, generally we are referring to the four main sections that make up a student’s composite score: English, math, reading, and science. But what about the optional fifth section — writing? Why does the ACT include this section? Do you need to take it? What do you need to know in order to do well on this section? We’ll answer all of your burning ACT writing questions right now.

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How Much Studying Do I Actually Need To Do for the ACT?

The majority of students will need to do some kind of studying and ACT test prep leading up to test day in order to hit a score that is up to their full potential. That being said, the amount of preparation time required will vary, so each student’s ACT preparation and study plan will look different. Here’s how to determine how much time should go into the test prep process before test day.

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How to Calculate What Your ACT Score Goal Should Be

The ACT is an IMPORTANT exam. But, it’s not scored based on an A-F letter range, so how can you tell if a score is GOOD or BAD? While the answer to this question is that a GOOD score is RELATIVE to a particular student’s situation and admissions goals, there are quite a few factors that can assist a student in determining what a good ACT score will be for their unique situation.

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