Test Prep

Standardized Testing Guide for First Gen and/or Low Income Students

Standardized Testing Guide for First Gen and/or Low Income Students

Many First Generation and/or Low Income students face different obstacles and have different questions from their peers, especially when it comes to standardized testing, so this guide walks through what you need to know.

ACT vs SAT: Differences + Which Test Should You Take?

ACT vs SAT: Differences + Which Test Should You Take?

Many students are unsure of the difference between the ACT vs SAT, and of which test they should take. This guide explains both.

What do Test Optional and Test Blind/Free Mean?

What do Test Optional and Test Blind/Free Mean?

This post clarifies the often confusing terms “test optional” and “test blind/free”, and offers guidance on how students should approach taking the SAT or ACT and possibly submitting scores.

How Do I Self-Study for the SAT?

How Do I Self-Study for the SAT?

This guide offers different study plans for the SAT that students can adapt for their own timing and needs, helping students to most effectively raise their SAT scores in the time they have before the test.

What Are the Easiest Ways to Raise My SAT Score?

What Are the Easiest Ways to Raise My SAT Score?

This guide offers several clear and effective strategies and tactics that will allow students to most easily raise their scores in the SAT Reading, Writing & Language, and Math sections.

How to Raise Your ACT Score By 3 Points in 30 Minutes

How to Raise Your ACT Score By 3 Points in 30 Minutes

This guide offers tips and tricks on the easiest ways to raise your ACT score quickly.

9 Hacks for the ACT English Section

9 Hacks for the ACT English Section

This guide offers 9 quick, clear hacks that will help to quickly improve a student’s score on the ACT English section.

9 Hacks for the SAT Writing & Language Section

9 Hacks for the SAT Writing & Language Section

This guide offers 9 quick, clear hacks that will help to quickly improve a student’s score on the SAT Writing & Language section

SAT & ACT Optional Schools for International Students

Our friend Sarah Loring de Garcia created an amazing list of all the schools that are ACT and SAT test optional for international students. Applying to college in the US? Check out this list before you head to the testing center.

How to Create the Ultimate Study Schedule: 5 Study Tips To Get You Started

Creating a study plan can be simple and rewarding. Learn how to create the Ultimate Study Schedule with help from College Essay Guy.