How to Improve Your ACT Score by 25 Points

Many selective colleges are reinstating test requirements after the test-optional period. What does this mean for you? The Shift Back to Testing Schools like MIT, Georgetown, and the University of Texas never went test-optional. Now many others are following suit, recognizing that standardized tests provide useful data points for admissions decisions. What This Means for…

When Should You Start Preparing? The short answer: earlier than you think, but not as intensely as you fear. Most students take the SAT or ACT in the spring of junior year, with potential retakes in fall of senior year. But the best-prepared students build foundational skills starting in freshman and sophomore year — not…

Deciding between the SAT and ACT comes down to your personal test-taking style and strengths. Speed vs Depth ACT: more questions, less time per question, straightforward. SAT: fewer questions, more time, trickier wording. If you work fast, consider ACT. If you prefer careful analysis, try SAT. The Science Factor The ACT Science section is unique….

Test Anxiety Is Normal — and Manageable If your heart races, your palms sweat, or your mind goes blank when you sit down for a standardized test, you’re not alone. Studies estimate that 25–40% of students experience significant test anxiety, and it measurably impacts performance. Research published in the Journal of Educational Psychology found that…