What is an ACT Supercore?
What is a Superscore on the ACT ? For those taking the ACT, it just sometimes happens that one section doesn’t quite shine like the others. Well, that is when superscoring (or “stacking”) comes in handy. Superscoring is when a college or university allows a student to...
9 things to take to the ACT or SAT test
“What do I take to the ACT test” is a question I hear often. Yesterday, I led a 2 hour ACT Masterclass with the students who live in my community. As a test prep coach to students all over the US (thanks to virtual meeting platforms like Zoom or Facetime), I love the...
My 3 takeaways related to the “Varsity Blues” Scandal
Three Takeaways from the “Varsity Blues” College Admissions scandal As a test prep coach and nationally sought after ACT expert, I have been asked for my opinion on the college admission’s world latest debacle from a few news sources, so I thought I would share...
When should students take the ACT and SAT tests?
As with most things in life, there is no one-size-fits-all answer to the question of when students should take the ACT and SAT tests. In an earlier blog I highlighted the test differences, but with the question of when students should test, there is not one blanket...
5 Hacks to Boost your Score on the ACT Test
5 Hacks to Boost your score on the ACT test As a nationally sought after test prep expert specializing in the ACT test, I have seen and heard it all. From low scores to high scores to numerous success stories, I know the test prep path is not the same for every...
5 key differences between the ACT and SAT
As a certified high school English teacher and test prep expert, the question I hear most often from parents and students is, “What are the difference between the ACT and SAT tests?” In some ways, that is like asking the difference between Coke and Pepsi. The tests...
Three reasons students should take the ACT or SAT tests multiple times
As a test prep coach and nationally sought after ACT expert, I am often asked why students of various score ranges should keep testing. In my 22 years as a high school English teacher and 8 years helping students with ACT test prep, I have seen a lot of incredible...
5 Common Myths about the ACT test
As a nationally sought after test prep expert specializing in the ACT test, I have seen and heard it all. From low scores to high scores to numerous success stories, I know the test prep path is not the same for every student. I have assisted students from California...
When should students take the ACT and SAT tests?
As with most things in life, there is no one-size-fits-all answer to the question of when students should take the ACT and SAT tests. In my last blog I highlighted the test differences, but in the question of when students should test, the answers vary greatly. ...
Do students need the ACT or SAT– or both ?
As a certified high school teacher and test prep expert, the question I hear most often from parents and students is, “What is the difference between the ACT and SAT tests?” Although there is no one word (or even one sentence) answer for that, there are some distinct...
