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February 24, 2017 By Alan 2 Comments

127 ACT Tips and Test Taking Strategies: The Complete List

ACT Tips

You can probably recall some of the most common ACT tips and test taking strategies…

But can you remember them all?

Well you are in for a surprise because I have put together the complete list.

Some are mandatory.

Some are unique.

Others are so good that some people try to hide their existence.

But they are all here.

Exclusive Bonus: Download a free checklist that will give you a rundown of what you need to do the night before and bring the morning of the exam for ACT SUCCESS.

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1. Practice at the Edge of Your Abilities: Practice with problems that are not too easy or not too hard. If a question is too easy, then you are just wasting your time. If a question is too hard, then you become frustrated and are less likely to learn. Try to find that middle path.

2. Work on Your Weak Points Before Your Strong Points: You have a lot more to gain score-wise if you work on improving your weaknesses before your strengths. It may be tougher at the beginning, but by test time it will be worth it.

3. Practice All That You Can: Practice makes perfect and nothing will prepare you more for the exam than practicing example problems. By practicing all that you can you will be ready for whatever the test writers throw at you on test day.

4. Do at Least 1 Full Practice Test: Completing a full practice test is essential before taking the full ACT exam. Taking the practice test allows you to realize how draining the full test can be and how you can handle it in the future. Practice makes perfect.

5. Do Not Forget to Register by the Deadline: Do not make this often overlooked mistake! It would be a very frustrating day to show up for the exam and realize that you never completed your registration. A lot of study schedules make sure to end right before the exam to give the best results.

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January 18, 2017 By Alan 1 Comment

ACT vs. SAT: Which Should You Take For College?

ACT vs SAT

Most university and colleges will require you to take a standardized entrance exam to test whether you will be accepted into the major or program of your choice. Schools normally accept both the ACT and SAT for admissions scores.. It sometimes gets a bit confusing for you to choose between these two options since so many things are similar, but different. In order to make the correct choice, you have to take a lot of considerations into account.

Below we give an ACT vs. SAT comparison table and go over the differences and considerations you need to take into account while deciding between the two.

ACT vs. SAT Comparison Table

ACT
vs.
SAT
3 Hours
English - 45 min
Math - 60 min
Reading - 35 min
Science - 35 min
Test Format
2 Hours 55 Minutes
Reading - 65 min
Math (no calculator) - 25 min
Math (calculator) - 55 min
Writing - 35 min
Grammar & usage, math, reading, science reasoning
Content Covered
Reading, relevant words in context, math, grammar & usage
Difficult math and faster paced questions
Emphasis
More focus on multi-step problems and thinking through answers
English, Math, Reading, and Science scores will each range between 1-36.
Composite ACT score is the average of your scores on the four sections; ranges between 1-36
Scoring
Math and Evidence-Based Reading & Writing are each scored on a scale of 200-800.
Composite SAT score is the sum of the two section scores and ranged from 400-1600.
There is no penalty for guessing.
Wrong Answer Penalty
There is no penalty for guessing.
1,800,000+ test takers a year
Popularity
1,600,000+ test takers a year
6 times per year:
February,
April,
June,
September,
October,
December
Offered When?
7 times per year:
January,
March or April,
May,
June,
October,
November,
December
ACT
More Information
SAT

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