Expert Strategy Guide: SAT Question of the Day

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Posted by Rebecca Safier | Jan 29, 2015 10:43:00 AM

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One great way to insert some extra SAT prep into your daily routine is to do a free SAT Question of the Day. College Board and other websites offer a daily question online and on mobile devices to keep you practicing whenever and wherever you want.

In this article we’ll point you towards the best SAT Questions of the Day, both how to find them and how to use them effectively as you prep for the SAT.

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How to Choose the Best ACT Test Locations

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Posted by Laura Registrato | Jan 9, 2015 9:56:00 PM

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We all want to max out brainpower on the day of the ACT. But what can help, besides studying? One factor worth considering is where you take the test. You want a place that allows you to focus completely on the test without other anxieties, concerns or discomfort.

And guess where a lot of test-day anxieties, concerns and discomfort can come from? That's right, they can be direct results of choosing a distracting or inconvenient testing center. In this article, we give you all the information you need to make the right decision about which of all ACT test centers to choose

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Kaplan SAT Book - Full Review

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Posted by Allen Cheng | Jan 5, 2015 11:25:00 PM

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Kaplan is a giant in SAT prep, but that doesn't mean its prep materials are good. In fact, they tend to be far from excellent. In this review, we'll examine Kaplan's SAT 2015 book for its strengths and weaknesses.

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The Critical Reader - Erica Meltzer: Full SAT Book Review

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Posted by Allen Cheng | Jan 5, 2015 11:03:00 PM

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Erica Meltzer's books have come onto the scene in the past few years with great reviews. Her books are fantastic for the subjects they cover—Reading and Writing. She's published two books for the SAT—The Complete Guide to SAT Critical Reading, and The Ultimate Guide to SAT Grammar.

While these are high quality books, they're not perfect, for reasons we'll explain in this article. Keep reading to figure out whether these books are appropriate for you, and whether you should integrate these as part of your personal prep program.

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Full Expert Review: The Official SAT Study Guide

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Posted by Allen Cheng | Jan 5, 2015 10:32:00 PM

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The Official SAT Study Guide is the most important book to have in your prep program. Nearly every student who's serious about SAT prep has this in his or her library.

Even despite its obvious strengths, the book has its major drawbacks, and it will not be enough for most students. Read this detailed review to find out what the cons of this book are, and how you should integrate it as part of your prep.

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Average ACT Score: Which One Matters to You?

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Posted by Allen Cheng | Jan 4, 2015 5:42:00 PM

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You're probably curious about how you stack up against average ACT scores. But how many types of averages are there, and which averages are important for you? How about the national average ACT score? Or ACT score averages by gender and by ethnicity?

We'll discuss official results for all these questions and tell you which ACT average actually matters for your future.

 

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