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Unlocking the Benefits of ACT's My Answer Key
This blog post serves as a one-stop guide to help students, families, and counselors understand what ACT’s My Answer Key includes, who can access it, why it’s such a powerful study tool, and how to order it – step by step.
ACT Checklist: What to Bring for Test Day (Paper and Online)
Ensure a stress-free ACT test day with this comprehensive checklist. Learn what to bring, what to avoid, and essential test-day tips to help you perform at your best.
Navigating the 2025 ACT Enhancements: In-Depth Analysis and Strategic Guidance
Explore the 2025 ACT test changes, including superscoring policy updates, university admissions implications, and content rebalancing. Get expert advice tailored for students and educators to navigate these enhancements effectively.
How to Maximize the Use of Onscreen Tools on the Digital SAT
The December SAT marks the end of an era. This will be the final iteration of the paper-based SAT, as the test shifts to an entirely digital format in March 2024.
Preparing for the Digital SAT: Essential Tools and Resources
The SAT is on the verge of a major transformation as it embraces a digital format. This shift is set to shake up the way students approach the test, reinforcing the importance of using the most effective resources available when preparing for the SAT.
ACT Strategies: How to Succeed in College Admissions, on the Test, and Beyond
While the ACT measures the skills and knowledge you have learned in high school, it is also an excellent way to gain more choice in your first-year class schedule, receive merit aid, and stand out from other applicants in the admissions process.
Why the Digital SAT Matters Now
The College Board announced a plan to transform the paper-based SAT into a condensed, adaptive digital assessment. Here’s why today’s students should care.
2022 AP Exams to be Paper-and-Pencil
After two years of digital testing, the College Board announced that AP Exams in 2022 will be administered in their original hard-copy format.
Strategies for the Computer-Based SAT and ACT
The College Board and ACT are rolling out computer-based versions of their exams for all US students. Mastering the digital tools they provide will be the key to success on these online tests.