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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.

Test Preparation Tips

ACT Test Preparation Tips

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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113 SAT Tips and Test Taking Strategies: The Complete List

SAT Tips

You probably know some SAT tips and test taking strategies…

But do you know them all?

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

Some are essential.

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 SAT SUCCESS.

Test Preparation Tips

SAT Test Preparation Tips

1. Practice, Practice, Practice: Everyone knows that practice makes perfect. And it certainly is no different when preparing for the SAT exam. The more time you put into practice, the higher your final score will be. So just do it!

2. Take Breaks When You Need Them: Practicing for the SAT can sometimes be hard and strenuous (and boring!). Taking breaks can help you cram more info into your brain and will allow you to study for longer periods. So don’t feel bad when you make a quick snack run.

3. Learn the Directions for the Sections: The directions for each section of the exam do not change from test to test (unless there is a major update). Knowing the directions for each section will allow you to skip reading them come test day. This will save you valuable time that can be used to answer questions.

4. Know the Different Questions Types That Might Be Asked: Knowledge is power and that certainly is no different for the SAT. Being aware of the types of questions you might be asked allows you to gear your study towards those questions. It also helps to alleviate nerves on exam day because you know what is coming.

5. Practice with Problems at the Edge of Your Ability: Practicing with problems that are too easy does not allow you to grow your skill. And practicing with questions that are too hard is frustrating and wastes your time. Find that middle ground where you get the best bang for your studying buck.

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IELTS vs. TOEFL: Which Should You Take?

IELTS vs TOEFL

Most English-speaking universities and immigration centers around the world require foreign students to take a standardized English test to judge whether they will be accepted into the university or country. The main exam for American universities is the TOEFL. But the main exam for the majority of British commonwealth countries is the IELTS. It sometimes gets a bit tricky for you to decide between these two options since in some cases you have a choice on which to take. In order to make the correct decision you have to take a lot of considerations into account.

Below we give an IELTS vs. TOEFL comparison table and go over the differences and considerations you need to take into account while deciding between the 2 exams.

IELTS vs. TOEFL Comparison Table

IELTS
vs.
TOEFL
2 Hours 45 Minutes
Reading - 60 min
Listening - ~30 min
Speaking - 12-15 min
Writing - 60 min
Test Format
~4 Hours
Reading - 60-100 min
Listening - 40-60 min
Speaking - ~20 min
Writing - 50 min
English language Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking
Content Covered
English language Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking
More focus on international English accents and less focused on "inform" articles and multiple choice questions.
Emphasis
More focus on North American accents and more focused on "inform" articles and multiple choice questions.
Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking scores will each range between 1-9.
Composite score is the average score of all sections (1-9).
Scoring
Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking scores will each range between 1-30.
Composite score is the combined of your scores on the four sections; ranges between 1-120
There is no penalty for guessing.
Wrong Answer Penalty
There is no penalty for guessing.
2,500,000+ test takers a year
Popularity
25,000,000+ test takers a year
Offered up to 48 times a year in test centers around the globe.
Offered When?
Offered up to 50 times a year in test centers around the globe.
IELTS
More Information
TOEFL

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