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A Closer Look at PSAT Percentiles

Percentiles are a beast. And the beast is out in full force with the new PSAT.

ACT Now Scoring Writing Section More Harshly

This past fall, the ACT Writing section began featuring a new essay and scoring rubric. Students who took the ACT before it changed, then sat for the exam again after the changes were made, may have...

Recent College Board Delays Create Uncertainty of Smooth Transition to the Redesigned SAT

In the months that have passed since the College Board officially announced the redesigned SAT exam, the college admissions landscape has undergone some significant (and oftentimes unexpected)...

Tests Uncovered: Problem Solving and Data Analysis Questions in Redesigned SAT Math

This week we are taking a closer look at the Problem Solving and Data Analysis Questions on the redesigned SAT Math section.

Tests Uncovered: Heart of Algebra Questions in Redesigned SAT Math

This week we are taking a closer look at the Heart of Algebra Questions on the redesigned SAT Math section.

Tests Uncovered: Computer-Based Testing on the New ACT

This week we are going to take a closer look at Computer-Based Testing on the new ACT.

ACT Reading Quick Tip: Annotate As You Read

One of the trickiest parts of the ACT Reading section is that the questions often don’t have line references. Plus, the questions don’t go in order of where the answers appear in the passage. This...

Tests Uncovered: Timing on the Redesigned SAT Reading Section

This week it’s our final post on changes to the SAT Reading section, and the focus is on Timing.

Tests Uncovered: Global Conversation Passage in Redesigned SAT Reading

This week we are taking a closer look at the Global Conversation Passage on the redesigned SAT Reading section.

Should You Take the Redesigned SAT or the New ACT?

Both tests are changing this year. Which one should you take?

THE SHORT ANSWER: If you are taking the test in Fall 2015, take either test. If you are taking the test in Spring 2016, take the ACT.