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...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreYou 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.
Read MoreIf 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...
Read MoreSpring is here, which means it's time to start thinking about applying to independent and private schools! Our May to-do list will help guide you through the beginning of the process.
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreHave 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...
Read MoreThe ACT Reading Test is the third and final required section of the enhanced ACT. It is designed to assess students’ ability to read and understand complex texts drawn from a range of subject areas. Students have 40 minutes to answer 36 questions based on excerpts from published texts.The test...
Read MoreThe ACT English Test is the first section of the ACT and is designed to assess students’ ability to revise and edit written texts. Students have 45 minutes to answer 50 questions. Rather than testing isolated grammar rules, the section is passage-based and asks students to step into the role of...
Read MoreMeet LevLev’s daughter, Lily, recently took the Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT). According to Lev, Lily is a very driven and motivated student. Although she’s only 14 years old, she has a pretty solid understanding of what she wants to do and where she wants to go. This conviction led...
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