Preparing to take the SAT or ACT can be a stressful time in a young person’s life. The scores students receive for these tests can directly influence which schools accept them and also whether or not they are eligible for significant scholarship awards. Because the SAT and ACT have such a powerful impact on students’ […]
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For all of you seniors who were worried you might not get many more shots at the ACT, you can put those fears to rest. The ACT has announced it will be offering multiple additional dates this fall (September and October). September will have three testing dates (September 12, 13, and 19), and October will […]
The University of California just voted to make major changes to their college admissions process. For the next two incoming classes (2021 and 2022), ACTs and SATs will not be required for admission’s consideration. UC joins a growing number of schools that have announced standardized tests will be optional for at least the next couple […]
The question students, parents, and educators have been trying to figure out all week is whether or not the June ACT is still happening. The answer, unfortunately, seems to be yes and no. While some states are still planning on administering the test, it’s becoming increasingly likely that other states are out altogether. California is […]
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May
May
Ever since COVID-19 reshaped life as we know it, high schoolers all over the world have been wondering about the future of ACT and SAT tests. College Board canceled the SAT test that was scheduled for June 6th, but after recent announcements by the ACT, it looks like the ACT test scheduled for June 13th […]
Partners, With all the uncertainty swirling around in the world right now, we wanted to reach out and say thanks for the support and encouragement you’ve always shown us. As educators, we know you’ve been forced to adapt on the fly and completely change the way you communicate with and serve students. Thanks for all […]
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Dec
Dec
While the new SAT and the ACT now have much more in common than they ever did in the past, it’s essential to understand their differences if you want to choose the right test for your skill set. By far the biggest difference between the two tests is math. The SAT has twice as much […]
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Dec
Dec
At Testing Timers, we’ve talked to thousands of students, and the ACT section that seems to be the most universally frustrating is the English section. Students might read every day in school, but choosing between a semicolon and a comma is not typically a part of anyone’s daily routine, so even the most advanced readers […]