Strip away the modern-day distractions and get back to the basics. For the sake of test prep, we’re going back to the 1990s!
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Choosing the best logical transition requires students to have a firm grasp on rhetorical skills—the ability to present, justify, persuade, and/or support a particular point of view. Knowing which transition words or phrases to choose can be trickier than test takers may assume.
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The best test-prep support we can offer our English Language Learners is that which provides them with the most effective strategies to help them succeed on the ACT® and SAT®.
Tone and attitude questions are found in both the ACT® and the SAT® ELA Reading sections. It’s important for test takers to fully grasp the concept of tone and attitude questions, discern how the author(s) or character(s) feel, and be able to pick out the descriptive language used throughout the text in order to competently answer these questions types.
Winter break is a great opportunity for students to pinpoint the most effective test-prep strategies to use as they gear up for their upcoming ACT® or SAT®.
Author’s voice and method questions appear on the ACT® & SAT® Reading sections. In this post, we unpack what author’s voice and method questions are really asking, how they appear on the tests, and the best ways to handle answering these questions.
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ACT® and SAT® winter 2023 test dates are approaching, and registration is just the start! With the holiday season upon us, here are some pieces of advice to share with your clients to help make the most out of study sessions while still finding time to enjoy the most wonderful time of the year!
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Test takers come across main idea questions in the Reading sections of both the ACT® and the SAT®. In this post, we break down the key characteristics of main idea questions, give examples of how those questions appear on the tests, and offer the best ways for students to approach and answer them.
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Including volunteer work in a high school portfolio and on a college application is a foolproof way to make a solid impression. But it’s more than just that; it’s a tangible value-add for students both personally and educationally.
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School counselors are valuable assets for high school students planning for and applying to college—they just need to know the best questions to ask.
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We know how to support our clients through college rejection—the words to say, the steps to encourage them to take—but it may also help if they understand why, exactly, their application was denied in the first place.
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11 facts about merit-based scholarships to help you and your clients better understand what makes these scholarships different.
The results of ACT’s® 2022 Graduating Class National Profile Report is ringing the alarm: academic preparedness is in serious decline. Students’ increasing inability to display the skills required to meet benchmark standards in college readiness is at a major low point as evidenced by the data.
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Accessing financial aid for college starts with the (FAFSA®). Find out what changes students and families can expect from the 2022-2023 and the 2023-2024 FAFSA®.
It’s not news that colleges love to see applications with advanced placement courses listed; higher-level high school and college-level courses clearly demonstrate a student who works hard and strives to challenge themselves. But, what can students do if their high schools don’t offer AP courses?
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For students looking to take advantage of any and all available financial assistance and lower their college costs, there is a wealth of scholarships up for grabs—they just need to know where to look!
There are many factors to consider when students look at in- versus out-of-state colleges. Help them to consider all of the important details as the weigh the pros and cons of each.
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Starting a new school year while also studying for the ACT® or SAT® can be a lot to take on, but the benefits far outweigh the costs. With a well-balanced plan to follow, they’ll be more than able to take on the October tests— just don’t let them forget to register!
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