08Jul
ACT and SAT Test Day
Learn what you should do the day before and the day of the ACT and SAT, as well as what to bring and what not to bring to the test.
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05Jun
How the Act Is Scored (2026)
The ACT is scored in a few steps:Your raw score is calculated for each section.Your raw score is converted to a scaled score.Your individual section scores are combined into a Composite score.If you test more than once, you may also be able to report a Superscore. Here's how each step works. Section...
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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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05Feb
Lev’s Story
Lev and his daughter, Lily, used Test Innovators to prepare for the SSAT. Her scores helped her secure a spot at her top school.
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30Jan
Great Books for Building Vocabulary
Although your child could cram lots of Quizlets to learn new words quickly, the best way to build vocabulary is simply to read: read a lot, read often, read widely, and read for fun! Children who encounter new words in the context of a story more readily...
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30Jan
4 Common Test-Day Mistakes To Avoid
It’s test day! After all of your preparation and practice, you’re finally here—your hard work is about to pay off. But, you don’t want to make an easily-preventable error on test day. Here’s a list of common mistakes that you should be sure to avoid:
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30Dec
The Best Way to Prepare for the SSAT? Practice, Practice, Practice.
Applying to independent schools can be daunting for students, families, and educators alike, and the testing component is no exception. When they begin the admissions process, few students have experience with high-stakes admissions tests. However, with the right preparation—including sufficient practice test opportunities—students can improve their test scores to help...
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30Dec
Why Test Taking Is Like Basketball
The ability to successfully take tests will serve you throughout your life. From the ISEE and SSAT, to the LSAT and the GRE, success and upward mobility in life often comes down to the ability to perform well on tests.
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30Dec
How to Help Your Child with Test Anxiety
The school application process is tough: the applications, the deadlines, the interviews, and the lengthy exams can easily cause elevated levels of stress for both students and their parents. It's common (and completely normal) for students to feel anxious; however, we have provided some helpful tips for parents to keep...
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