Many students feel discouraged by the intensity of important exams, such as the ACT. But no student is an inherently “bad” test-taker. Any student can perform to their full potential on tests like the ACT with proper preparation, and that starts with refusing the idea you put upon yourself of being a “bad test-taker.”
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High school students are super busy. It can be tricky to find time for proper ACT test prep, but it’s very important that students make ACT test prep a priority. If they don’t, it’s very difficult to see results that are anywhere near the results seen by students who put in the necessary time and effort.
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The ACT English section tests students on a handful of English vocabulary questions. Here, we’re looking at some trends in types of vocab words and vocab question types that have been seen frequently in past ACT tests and how to approach them so you can be as adequately prepared as possible for tackling this type of ACT English question.
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More and more colleges are choosing to go “test-optional” with their admissions, removing ACT and/or SAT scores from their college application requirements. But just because it isn’t a requirement, should students really skip taking these tests? Find out why it’s still a good idea to take college admissions exams and what valuable information students and parents can gain from them.
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The ACT is a very particular exam that tests students on very specific concepts across areas of English, math, reading, science, and writing. Because the ACT is an important exam that colleges and universities use to gauge the college readiness of high school applicants, it is crafted very carefully and very strategically. There are many reasons that having a plan going into ACT test day will help students to be better equipped to conquer this exam as a whole.
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There is a significant amount of ACT preparation and commitment to test prep that is required in order for students to reach their full ACT test score potential. Preparing for the ACT test starts with knowing when the tests are administered and what the registration deadlines are for each exam date and creating a test prep plan around those key dates. You can find national ACT test dates below for Spring 2020, along with their registration deadlines.
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The ACT gives students the option of taking an optional writing exam. This includes writing an argumentative essay on a given topic. There are a few reasons that we recommend students consider taking the optional writing section. We’re taking a closer look at why students may benefit from taking the ACT writing section.
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The Common App allows students to compile the many requirements of college applications for multiple colleges and universities all within one system. Find out why you should use the Common App, how to use it as effectively as possible, and what to expect from the application process.
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The ACT and the SAT are both college admissions exams that offer schools a way to academically compare students from around the world, so which one should students take? Here, we’ll walk you through our recommendation for which test to choose and how to determine if one is a better fit for your student than the other.
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St. Catherine University—a.k.a. St. Kate’s— is a great private liberal arts college located in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. There are many great colleges and universities located throughout Minnesota. We’re highlighting some awesome local colleges and universities that we think high school students should know about as they begin their college search.
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College is a big investment. One thing students can do that may lower the cost of their education is to apply for scholarships. Here, we’re covering what types of scholarships students should look for, where to find them, and how to apply for them.
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There are great colleges and universities throughout Minnesota that we think high schoolers should be aware of as they begin their college search. Here, we’re taking a closer look at school and life at Macalester College in St. Paul.
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The ACT math section tests students on math concepts. One of these concepts is story problems about real-life situations that involve money. Here, we’re walking through several sample ACT math money story problems and how to work through them.
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During our College Spotlight series, we’re taking a closer look at some awesome Minnesota colleges and universities that we think students should know about while they get started on their college search. Here, we’re taking a closer look at the University of Minnesota.
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Test Information Release is an optional add-on to the standard ACT score report. This option gives students access to their exam answers, an exam booklet, and thus better insight into the reason that they received the score they did on test day.
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ACT test success relies on adequate student preparation. A big part of this preparation is related to core courses that students have taken at school in areas of language arts, math, science, and social studies. Using this core course foundation, in combination with additional ACT test prep, students are able to reach their full potentials on the ACT.
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Preparing for and doing well on the ACT takes more than a few simple study sessions. If students strive for significant point increases, they really have to be willing to put in a lot of time, energy, and effort. Student motivation is a major part of ACT score progress.
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