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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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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07Apr
How to Study for the SAT in One Month
One month is enough time to make a real difference on the SAT, but only if you use that time well. Here's how to be strategic and make the most of your remaining weeks. Start With a Practice Test Before you do anything else, take a full-length practice test. Every student starts...
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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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06Mar
What to Do the Week Before the SAT
You might feel pressure to do more in the final week. But if you’ve been preparing consistently, you don’t need to ramp up the pace. You’ve already put in the work.
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06Mar
How to Study for the SAT With One Week Left (If You Haven’t Started Studying)
If you have one week left before the SAT and haven’t studied yet, here’s the truth: you’re not going to transform your score in just a few days. However, even in one week, there are a few smart steps you can take to walk into the testing center feeling more...
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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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02Jan
Is Test Innovators Harder Than Bluebook?
Yes. Many students find Test Innovators' SAT practice tests to be more challenging than College Board’s Bluebook practice tests. That’s intentional: our practice is designed to prepare you for the hardest questions you might see on test day so that the real SAT feels more manageable. Key takeaways: Harder practice tests reduce...
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30Dec
The College Journey: Campus Visits, the Application Essay, and Four Things to Know About Admissions
Applying to college is no doubt an important step in life. However, the various components of college admissions can make the process feel overwhelming. The best thing to do is to make sure you have the information you need and to take it one step at a time.
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