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Jan 14

How Do I Write a High-Scoring ACT Essay?

By Katherine Friedman ACT, Test Prep

The ACT essay may seem daunting, especially at the end of a long and rigorous test. The good news, however, is that if you know how to write a standard five-paragraph persuasive essay, then with a little practice you can transfer those skills to a high-scoring ACT essay. (Once you begin taking practice tests at…

Nov 15

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Important Changes to the ACT, Starting in 2021

By Katherine Friedman ACT, Test Prep

NOTE: This post was written in 2020 based on ACT's 2020 press release about upcoming changes. ACT has since released an updated 2021 press release with updates about he below items. Read our new blogs ACT Superscoring Is Here: What you need to know and ACT Updates for 2020-2021 Students here. THE BELOW INFORMATION IS…

Oct 04

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ISEE Preparation Tips for Students with Disabilities

By Katherine Friedman Accommodations, ISEE, Learning Differences, Test Prep

The demands of the ISEE can be overwhelming for any student, but it can be especially difficult for students with a learning disability and/or ADHD. While there is no magic formula to help a student get a high score, there are steps to help every student get the highest score possible, especially those with learning…

Aug 05

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If Jenny Scored Higher than Jackie and Jesse Scored Lower than Joey, Can YOU Get a Higher HSPT Score than Any of These Students?

By Theo Popov High School, HSPT, Practice Tests, Test Prep

What is the next number in the series 8, 12, 6, 10, 5, 9…? If all blips are blue and some blondes are bronze, can some blondes be blips? Which whole number is closest to the square root of 119? What is 25% of 3/4ths of 32? The HSPT is full of short questions like…

Jun 06

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ACT & SAT 2019-2020 Test Dates

By Arash Fayz ACT, SAT, Test Prep

It's that time of year again! College Board and ACT have officially released their 2019-2020 test dates and we've compiled both below for your reference. And while you're here, stop over to our Tutoring Resources page for infographics, comparison charts, and more data on both tests. Once you begin taking practice tests at home, use…