21May
Digital SAT vs Enhanced ACT Infographic
Deciding whether to take the SAT, ACT, or both is an important choice. See how the new, enhanced ACT compares to the digital SAT.
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21May
How is the ACT Changing? Which Version Will You Take?
The ACT is changing this year. The new version of the test is shorter and offers students more choice and flexibility. The infographic below compares the new version (“Enhanced ACT”) to the old version (“Legacy ACT”), so you can see what’s changing and what’s staying the same.
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30Apr
How to Study for the ACT and SAT
Whether your test date is three weeks away or still months out on the horizon, a good study plan makes a real difference. This post walks you through the full process: how to choose between the ACT and SAT, how to build a study schedule based on how much time...
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28Apr
Learning from Your Mistakes: How to Get the Most Out of Your Practice Tests
You've just finished a practice test. Now what? At Test Innovators, we talk about test prep in three steps: (1) take a practice test, (2) review your results, and (3) do targeted practice. This post is about step two. Going through a completed practice test carefully is one of the most valuable...
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13Apr
What To Expect on the ACT Writing Test (2026)
The ACT Writing Test is the final, optional section of the ACT. If you decide to take it, you'll have 40 minutes to write one essay.You'll be given a description of a complex issue followed by three different perspectives on that issue. You'll be asked to state your own perspective...
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27Mar
The ACT Embedded Field Test, Explained
Most major standardized tests include unscored questions as part of the test development process. Depending on the test, these may be called experimental questions, pretest questions, or something else entirely. The ACT calls them field-test questions. Field-test questions are future test questions in their final stage of review. Before ACT can...
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17Mar
What To Expect on the Enhanced ACT Science Test (2026)
The ACT Science Test is an optional section of the ACT. Students who choose to take it are assessed on their ability to interpret scientific information, reason with data, and apply scientific knowledge in context. The test is passage-based and draws on content from a range of scientific disciplines, including...
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13Mar
What to Do the Night Before the SAT or ACT
The night before the SAT or ACT is not a time for studying. Your preparation is behind you. What you do tonight won't change what you know, but it can absolutely affect how you feel and perform tomorrow. Here's how to spend the evening well. Don't Try to Cram The SAT and ACT...
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27Feb
What To Expect on the Enhanced ACT Math Test (2026)
The ACT Math section is the second required section of the enhanced ACT, immediately following English. Example of an ACT Math question from Test Innovators' free sample practice test The ACT Math Section at a Glance You’ll have 50 minutes to answer 45 multiple-choice questions. The test is arranged by difficulty, meaning you’ll...
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20Feb
Test Prep Tips: How to Improve Your Pacing
Have you ever felt the stomach-dropping realization that you have five questions left and only two minutes on the clock? For some students, time is the biggest challenge on tests like the SAT, ACT, ISEE, and SSAT. Perhaps you’ve studied the content, and you understand all of the concepts. But the moment...
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