Meta: If it’s been a few years since you took your ACT, you can still obtain your old ACT scores. Here’s how you do it. So, you’re looking for your old ACT scores? That’s easy enough to do. There are plenty of good reasons why you’d want to do this. Perhaps you took a gap year after you’ve graduated from high school. This gap year idea is popular in the … Read more
Meta: Looking to do well on the ACT? Heed our tips so that you won’t be blindsided by any aspect of the ACT that comes up. If you’re in high school, you probably at least know that the ACT is an exam you need to do well in, if you’re trying to get into the college or university you want. But if the extent of your knowledge of the ACT … Read more
According to the ACT officials, all the ACT math problems may be solved without a calculator. But it’s the height of folly to try to prove that yourself because you’re actually allowed to use a calculator for the ACT. That way, you save a lot of time, and you also increase the chances of getting the answer right. You’re allowed to use the calculator only on the math portion of … Read more
Are you worried about how well you’ll do in the Science portion of the ACT? Here are some tips that should help you get a higher score. It’s natural to be worried about the ACT Science portion if you’re planning to take the ACT. After all, most students tend to forget about the particular lessons and facts they once covered when they were taking up Biology, Earth Science, Chemistry, or … Read more
Looking to optimize your ACT Reading score? Here are some tips that should boost your score for the Reading section of the ACT. At first glance, it seems a bit more difficult to review for the ACT Reading portion of the test, compared to the other sections such as those on English or Math, or even for the ACT Science portion. With the Math section, you only need to remember … Read more
The ACT is like the SAT—it’s a standardized test that college admissions boards use to determine which students get admitted and receive scholarships. Doing well in this test can very well become the determining factor on whether you get in the college you want. But how do you know if you’ve “done well” in the ACT? What’s a good score to aim for? This isn’t exactly a simple question, but … Read more
Meta: You need your ACT ID, because the ACT group uses it for your identification and to monitor your ACT scores. Here’s what you need to do to get it, and how to find it if you’ve lost it. If you’re taking the ACT to get into college, you better take care of your ACT ID and remember your ACT ID number. Why DO You Need Your ACT ID? You’ll … Read more
The ACT (American College Test) is a standardized test used for college admissions. Getting a high ACT score can be the key to your college application. It is an admissions test that has been around since 1959. Its purpose is to measure the readiness of high school students for college. The ACT covers 215 questions in total. It is 2 hours and 55 minutes long and with breaks, it takes … Read more
The ACT may seem difficult, but it’s not really too hard if you’re properly prepared for it. If you have a clear idea of what you’re going to face, the ACT is a challenge you should be able to face. The American College Testing exam may seem somewhat intimidating when you first consider it. After all, it’s the one test that basically decides your academic future and your career options. … Read more