ACT Science: How to Improve Your Score

Similar to the SAT, the ACT features math, reading, and writing. However, the ACT is the only major standardized exam in the United States that features a designated science section. If you ever decide to take the ACT, you’ll want to learn the tips and tricks in this blog to help you get as close to a 36 as possible.  …

SAT Reading: How to Improve Your Score

The SAT exam begins with the infamous Reading section, where students must answer 52 multiple choices about five passage sections in only 65 minutes. This section can seem daunting, as it is known to bring stress and nerves to test-takers. However, with the right strategies and mindset, you can start the 3-hour SAT journey on the right foot to power …

How to Make Your Own AP Study Schedule

Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exams are a way for students to boost their resumes and get into a great college. While preparing for your APs may seem a little bit challenging at first, creating a study schedule may make it a lot easier when it comes down to balancing school work and studying for the AP exams.  Format and …

How to Make Your Own SAT Study Schedule

The SAT is one of the most important standardized tests a student will take in high school, so it is best to go into the test feeling prepared. It may seem a little bit challenging at first, but creating a study schedule may make it a lot easier when it comes down to balancing school work, extracurriculars, and studying for …

ACT Math Hacks: Improve Your Score

Math can be a challenge for many students, especially when it comes to test-taking. For the ACT exam’s math section, it may seem like there are numerous formulas to memorize, concepts to learn, and computations to make. There is little margin for error and only a limited time to finish the questions, so it may feel impossible to score high …

How to Make Your Own PSAT Study Schedule

The PSAT may be the first standardized test that a student takes, and while it may be less important than the SAT, that does not mean that one should not study for it. Creating a schedule to prepare for the PSAT will help students succeed at this test and provide a platform for when the student needs to begin studying …

ACT English Mistakes Ranked By Rate of Error

The English section of the ACT can be a hurdle for many test-takers, and rightfully so. The questions can appear to be convoluted or sometimes vague. In other subjects such as math, the answers are as simple as applying a formula. But the English section relies on quick reading and analysis. Although it may seem intimidating, this blog will go …

Time Management for the PSAT

The PSAT takes months to prepare and study for, so by the time students get ready to take the test, they should try not to waste a single second as each one counts. Time management for the PSAT is challenging, especially since the writing section notoriously has more questions than the minutes allotted. We have put together a guide of …

National Merit Scholarship: PSAT/NMSQT

Paying for college can be a daunting task, so many seek out scholarships to help cover the cost of tuition. For high school seniors looking to get into college, there are two types of scholarships. There are need-based financial aid and award-based financial aid. The National Merit Scholarship is offered by taking the PSAT/NMSQT and falls into the latter type …

How Time Management Can Improve Your Scores

One of the easiest ways to improve your standardized tests scores is to improve your time management when taking the exams. Unfortunately, managing your time is easier said than done. So many adults struggle to find a healthy balance of how they spend their time, so it’s no wonder that high school students find themselves in the same boat – …