Why the First ACT Is Like the First Pancake (And Why That’s Actually Good News)
Why the First ACT Is Like the First Pancake If you’ve ever made pancakes, you know something important: The first pancake is always a little weird. Maybe it’s too pale.Maybe it’s a little burnt.Maybe it’s shaped like a blob instead of a circle. But here’s the thing —...
Is Science really optional on the ACT test?
Why Skipping the ACT Test Science Section Is NOT a Smart Move When students sit down to take the ACT, the Science section can feel intimidating. It’s fast-paced, full of charts, graphs, and experiments — and many students are tempted to skip it or not take it...
Upcoming Changes to the ACT test: Here is what you NEED to know!
Upcoming Changes to the ACT test There is a significant amount of misinformation concerning the recent changes announced by the ACT. Here is what you need to know. In April 2025 the digital test will be a revised format. This DOES NOT include the digital tests given...
What Calculators are Allowed on ACT & SAT tests?
What Calculators are allowed on the ACT & SAT tests? I am often asked by parents and students for guidance in navigating the test prep waters. As a nationally sought after test prep expert specializing in the ACT test, I have seen a little of everything in my...
Practice ACT test- Where do you get a practice ACT test & how to practice for the ACT test.
Practice ACT test- Where do you get a practice ACT test I am often asked by parents and students for guidance in navigating the test prep waters. As a nationally sought after test prep expert specializing in the ACT test, I have seen a little of everything in my...
How do I register for the ACT test? SAT test registration?
How do I register for the ACT test? SAT registration? As a certified high school English teacher and test prep expert, a question I hear often from parents and students is, “How do I register for the ACT and SAT tests?” For ACT tests, go here: www.act.org For SAT...
The All-digital SAT- facts from the College Board
Through our contacts at College Board, the NTPA received the following notes about the New Digital, Computer Adaptive SAT being released next year. We hope that you will find the following information useful: The All-digital SAT You stated that the cost of the test is...
5 Reasons to register for the October, December, April & June ACT tests
I am often asked by parents and students for guidance in navigating the test prep waters. As a nationally sought after test prep expert specializing in the ACT tests, I have seen a little of everything in my sixteen plus years in test prep—and 22 years in the high...
ACT Writing: Does my student need this optional writing section?
I am often asked by parents and students for guidance in navigating the test prep waters. As a nationally sought after test prep expert specializing in the ACT test, I have seen a little of everything in my twelve plus years in test prep—and 22 years in the...
To PSAT or not to PSAT? That is the question!
The quick answer is “NO” to the PSAT and Pre-ACT tests. I am often asked by parents and students for guidance in navigating the test prep waters. “Should my student take the PSAT test?” is a question that I receive often. As a nationally sought after test prep expert...
ACT Test – Non-Weekend Options
ACT Test - Non-Weekend Options Does your student need an extra chance to score his/her highest on the ACT test? One option to consider is on-campus testing available through the ACT on many campuses in the US. These tests can be scheduled to fit the schedule of the...
3 Kinds of ACT & SAT Test Prep
It is true that test scores still matter in many cases. (If you have been blinded by the “test optional” hype, I would encourage you to research admissions percentages with and without test scores.) 3 Kinds of ACT & SAT Test Prep Here are three different ways to...