Deciding whether to take the SAT, ACT, or both is an important choice. Last year, the SAT moved to a digital format. This year, ACT is introducing a new version of the test. The new, enhanced ACT will be shorter and offer more choice and flexibility to students. See how the new ACT compares to the digital SAT.
This article was written by our partner, Scoir, the College & Career Network. Learn more about our partnership here.Congrats, you’ve nearly made it! With the majority of high school behind you, you’re in the home stretch.Is senioritis kicking in yet? 😉While you definitely deserve...
College may be very far from your mind right now. We don’t blame you!
You should absolutely be enjoying your freshman year and taking it all in. You also have an opportunity to do your future self a huge favor by starting college prep this year.
When it comes to preparing for an entrance exam, it can be easy to procrastinate because of all the other things you have to do for your applications. Giving yourself enough time to study will not only boost your performance and confidence, it will also help you retain information for...
A LOT of upperclassmen feel they’re transitioning from being a kid to being an adult, which can feel exciting and scary. If you’re on your way to being a junior or senior (or are in 11th or 12th grade yourself!), this article is for you!
We polled students asking their...
The new digital SAT is 2 hours and 14 minutes long with a total of 98 questions. In contrast, the old paper SAT was 3 hours long with a total of 154 questions, so the new digital SAT is 46 minutes shorter with 56 fewer questions.
The digital SAT consists of...
While every student is different, the number one cause of test anxiety is not knowing what to expect. High-stakes exams like the ISEE, SSAT, SAT, and ACT are significantly different than in-school assessment tests that students regularly take, so the strategies for taking these tests are different too. This might...
This article was written by our partner, Scoir, the College & Career Network. Learn more about our partnership here.
Congrats! You’re officially a high school upperclassman! 🎉
The new school year can be stressful, even if you’re used to this whole high school thing. Plus, with...
The SAT is now a computer adaptive test, and one of the most notable changes is that there is no longer a “no-calculator” math section of the test. Calculators are now allowed during the entirety of both math modules, and the testing application includes a built-in graphing...
