ACT or SAT? Which One is Right for Me?
I’ll tell you a quick story or two. I was working with a young man who was at Paul VI High School. Lived in Fairfax. His Reading and Writing scores were decent enough, but his Math scores were pretty abysmal. He had taken the SAT twice, and had gotten a 380 the first time, and…
Read MoreImportant Calendar Dates
So, what’s coming up ahead? What’s on the calendar for the rest of the 2019-20 school years? 2020 ACT Test Dates February 8th – ACT TEST, Registration Deadline January 10 April 4th – ACT TEST, Registration Deadline February 28 June 13th – ACT TEST, Registration Deadline May 8 July 18th – ACT TEST, Registration Deadline…
Read MoreTest Prep Books
So, what if you just want to study on your own, and not even get a tutor? It is a doable proposition, especially for the student who is well-motivated. You have to be very disciplined to make this work for you, but it can be done! Of course, we would love to have your business,…
Read MoreSAT Test Prep
Well, well. Even though the ACT is the number one test in the United States, the SAT still rules supreme in the DMV. Whereas the participation rate for Virginia high school students on the ACT rose to an all-time high of 24% in 2018, for the SAT, that figure remains at 68%. That’s about a…
Read MoreCalculator Comparisons
Policies do vary — from test to test to test — so it’s imperative that you are sure about exactly which calculator you may bring and use on your Test Date. For a very quick summary, here’s really all that you need to know: For the ACT, any of these current models are fine: TI-83…
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The ACT is now the college admissions test taken by the greatest number of students, and has been for quite a few years, actually. The ACT surpassed the SAT in popularity, for the first time, way back in 2011! And so, it might be a viable option for you, as well. It used to be…
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