Differences Between the ACT and the SAT
It is important to know which is the right test for students to take when considering the college admissions process. Colleges accept both standardized test equally; ultimately, the choice is up to the applicant. Section Formatting The SAT consists of three sections: Reading, Writing and Language, and Math The ACT consists of four sections: English, […]
Strategies for Strengthening SAT Vocabulary
For high school students who are preparing for the SATs, and in particular, for the English portion of the SATs, it may be a source of anxiety and stress. However, by incorporating strategies and techniques into your daily routines, it will help you to internalize and to remember vocabulary words that you may encounter on the day of the test. Not only will you build a greater vocabulary repertoire that will help to boost your SAT score, more importantly, you will have the power to clearly express and eloquently communicate your ideas. Your ability to use more refined and polished language in your writing will help you in writing college essays, high schools essays, and personal statements. [Read More]
Changes to the SAT coming soon!
In March 2016, the newly designed SAT test will officially launch and students will be required to take the redesigned test as part of their college admissions process. The new test will place a stronger focus on problem solving, using context across a variety of disciplines, and building upon reading and writing skills that students will encounter in college and in their future careers. The scoring for the test will shift from the current scale of 2400 back to 1600, with a separate score for the essay-writing portion. In addition, test takers will no longer be penalized for choosing incorrect answer choices. [Read more]
