How to Cancel Your ACT Scores

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Posted by Halle Edwards | May 2, 2018 4:00:00 PM

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Think you did horribly on the ACT? Need to cancel your scores? Or are you just wondering what you would do if you ran into an emergency on test day?

In this guide, we'll cover three actions you can take to deal with a bad ACT score: canceling scores, stopping college score reports, and deleting existing scores. Likely you would only need to use one or two of these methods if you run into trouble, but we will cover all three to make sure you know all of your options.

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The Best College Search Websites, Reviewed (Top 10)

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Posted by Samantha Lindsay | May 2, 2018 8:00:00 AM

College Admissions

Not sure where to begin your college research? There are tons of online resources to help students match up with the right schools. In this article, I'll outline ten of the best sites to conduct your college search and then explain how to get started researching colleges using three of the best sites. Within each section, the sites are ordered from the absolute best to those that are still good but not #1.

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SAT Score to GPA Conversion Table

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Posted by Dr. Fred Zhang | May 1, 2018 11:00:00 PM

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Do you want to convert your GPA to SAT scores, or vice versa? Perhaps you're wondering what SAT score you might get based on your high school grades. In this article, we've pored over the statistics to let you do just that! Before we jump into the data, though, we do have some caveats to be aware of.

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How Many Volunteer Hours Do You Need for College?

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Posted by Mary Ann Barge | May 1, 2018 7:00:00 PM

Extracurriculars

Community service is one of the most popular extracurricular activities for high school students to do in their free time.

There are hundreds of ways that high school students can get involved in their communities. There is really something out there for everyone, no matter what your personal interests are!

Admissions officers also love to see community service on college applications. Having community service experience means you're passionate about making a difference in the world and are ready to take action and be involved.

But how many community service hours for college do you actually need in order to make sure your contribution is “good enough” for admissions officers? Is there a certain number of hours that you need for different schools?

Read on to find out!

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How Long Is the SAT With Extended Time?

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Posted by Rebecca Safier | May 1, 2018 7:00:00 PM

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Students with documented disabilities may be eligible to receive extended time on one or more sections of the SAT. The options for extended time vary by student and must be approved ahead of the testing date by College Board's Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD).

If you're a student, parent, or educator interested in extra time accommodations on the SAT, read on to learn about the different options and how long each one makes the SAT. First, let's briefly review who qualifies for additional time.

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How to Attack Paired Passages in ACT Reading

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Posted by Laura Staffaroni | May 1, 2018 7:00:00 PM

ACT Reading

Paired passages on the ACT have been around since 2013, and they can make the Reading section seem a lot more difficult than it really is. After all, you're required to answer multiple questions to two whole reading passages! But there are ways to do this effectively.

How should you go about attacking ACT Reading paired passages? Read on for our best strategies.

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ACT Homeschool Code for Registration

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Posted by Anna Aldric | May 1, 2018 10:30:00 AM

ACT

If you've registered for the ACT, you may have noticed that you'll need to enter a school code. But what code do you put if you're homeschooled? How can you make sure your scores get to you? We answer your questions in this guide!

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Should You Send the 4 Free ACT Score Reports?

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Posted by Halle Edwards | May 1, 2018 9:00:00 AM

ACT

There’s no such thing as a free lunch. Or is there?

When you register for the ACT, you have the option to send your score reports to four colleges for free. So doesn’t it make sense to send them? Especially since the rest of the college admissions process can be so costly, shouldn’t you save money where you can?

Maybe, but it could actually hurt your applications if you're not careful. We will examine this issue in-depth and help you make a smart decision in regard to whether to use the four free ACT score reports or not.

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How to Get the Most Out Of Khan Academy SAT Prep

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Posted by Christine Sarikas | May 1, 2018 8:30:00 AM

SAT, New SAT

The College Board recently partnered with Khan Academy to provide free SAT prep resources. There are a lot of resources offered, and they can be a great help if you know how to use them correctly.

This guide will explain exactly what prep materials Khan Academy offers, what they’re best for, when you should rely on other prep materials, and tips for getting the most of out Khan Academy's resources.

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When Is the PreACT? 2018 PreACT Test Dates

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Posted by Hannah Muniz | Apr 30, 2018 11:00:00 AM

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If you’re planning to take the ACT, it’s a good idea to take the PreACT, too. This test is essentially a practice ACT for high school sophomores. But exactly when is the PreACT? Are there multiple PreACT test dates you can choose from? We answer these questions and more in this guide. In addition, we give you a few key tips on how to prep for the PreACT.

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The Best SAT Diagnostic Test

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Posted by Christine Sarikas | Apr 26, 2018 12:00:00 PM

SAT

If you’re preparing for the SAT, you may know how important it is to take a diagnostic test early on in your studying. An SAT diagnostic test will give you a baseline score you can use to develop an individualized study plan that’ll target your weaknesses and help you reach your target SAT score.

In this guide, we’ll explain what an SAT diagnostic test is, where you can find the best free SAT diagnostic tests, and exactly how you can use every piece of information you get from the diagnostic test to create the best SAT study plan for you.

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How Long Is the ACT With Writing?

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Posted by Laura Staffaroni | Apr 20, 2018 7:00:00 PM

ACT Writing

The ACT is a standardized test that requires endurance. You're asked to answer 215 multiple-choice questions subject area by subject area—a style of testing that causes fatigue for many students. The normal four-section (English, Math, Reading, Science) ACT is already lengthy, but how much longer does it get when you add on the Writing test?

In this article, you'll find out just how long the ACT with Writing is, along with some actions you can take to deal with its monstrous length.

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The 8 ACT English Tips You Must Use in Your Prep

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Posted by Justin Berkman | Apr 19, 2018 12:00:00 PM

ACT English

The ACT English section can feel a bit overwhelming. You have to answer 75 questions in 45 minutes. You have to know and understand grammar rules. You have to analyze phrases, sentences, paragraphs, and whole passages. It can be scary stuff.

If you can focus on a few basic tips, you can simplify the ACT English section and feel more confident when attempting to slay the ACT English beast. Whether you spend ample time diligently studying for the ACT or start your ACT preparation the night before the test, remembering these tips for the ACT English section will be beneficial on test day.

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ACT Reading vs SAT Reading: Which Is Easier?

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Posted by Halle Edwards | Apr 19, 2018 11:30:00 AM

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Which is the harder section, ACT Reading or SAT Reading? We will break down the differences between SAT and ACT Reading to help you decide which section is harder for you. You might be surprised which one is easier!

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13 Last Minute SAT Tips You Should Remember

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Posted by Samantha Lindsay | Apr 18, 2018 6:00:00 PM

SAT

You only have a couple days before the SAT (or maybe less than a day!), and you’re determined to ace this test! Whether you're looking for last-minute study tips, advice on how to prepare the day of the test, or test-taking strategies to maximize your scores, we've got you covered.

Here are a bunch of handy last minute SAT tips that will help you stay focused and raise your scores.

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