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7 Tips to Improve Your ACT® Reading Score

Here are seven tips to improve your ACT® Reading score. This 40-minute section contains four passages with nine questions each to test your reading comprehension. It might seem intimidating at first, but equipped with these tips and lots of practice, you’ll be ready...

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What Is the PreACT® Test & How Do You Prepare?

The PreACT® Test is a practice exam for the ACT® Test, providing a similar testing environment, benchmarks in core subjects, and predictive scores. Two test levels are available, one for 8th and 9th graders, and one for 10th graders. Both tests are the same length of...

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What to Look for in ACT® Test Tutoring

When it’s time to select an ACT® Test tutor, lots of options exist. But how do you know what to look for in ACT tutoring? How do you find someone who can help your student increase their ACT® Test scores and reach their future goals?  Learn what to look for in ACT®...

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What’s the ACT® Test Calculator Policy?

Imagine showing up to take your ACT® Test and not being allowed to use the calculator you brought. You worked hard to prepare for the Math section on the ACT® Test, but you’ll have a tough time without a calculator. You will also NOT be able to use the calculator on...

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7 Thanksgiving ACT® Test Questions to Gobble

These ACT® Test practice questions will get your brain working before you carve your turkey or settle in for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Or better yet, quiz your family—whoever gets the most questions right gets the last piece of the pie. Thanksgiving Math...

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How Do You Convert ACT® Test and SAT® Test Scores?

You’ve taken both the ACT® Test and SAT® Test, and you want to know which score was better. This conversion chart gives you a clear idea of your score on either test. (Note: The conversion might vary slightly based on the difficulty of each individual test).  If you...

SAT Scores: What You Should Know in 2022-2023

How to Send ACT® Test Scores to Colleges

The main purpose of your ACT® score is to persuade colleges to admit you and grant you financial aid and scholarships. But how (and when) should you send ACT® scores to colleges?  How to Send ACT® Scores to Colleges  You can choose to send your scores automatically...

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It’s Test Day: What to Bring to the ACT® Test

You’ve spent your time studying for the ACT®  and preparing to get your best score. In addition to test strategies, it also matters what you bring to the ACT® Test and how to handle yourself on test day.  Master Your Preparation Preparing for test day starts long...

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Time’s Up: How Long is the ACT® Test?

How long is the ACT® Test?  The three required sections of the ACT® Test officially take 2 hours and 20 minutes to complete, with 131 questions and including a 15-minute break. Add an extra 40 minutes and 40 more questions if taking the optional Science section.   But...

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