Test Prep — Blog
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5 Top Tips to Help You Ace All Your Standardized Tests This Year
It's easy to get disheartened by standardized tests. They're tough! But you can succeed at these exams by using these top tips from a real student.
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4 Reasons You Should Study for the SAT or ACT This Summer
It's finally summer! Though you deserve some time poolside, don't let your brain turn to mush. Here's why summer is a great time to up your test prep game.
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Tackling the Hardest SAT Math Problems
The SAT math section makes a lot of students nervous, but it shouldn't. Read on to learn what basics you need to know and how to tackle the most difficult questions you'll encounter.
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Study Hard or Study Smart? Common Mistakes When Preparing for the SAT
There's no single perfect method for studying for the SAT, but there are certainly some wrong ways to do it. Here's a look at what you should avoid when you're cramming for the dreaded exam.
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How Much Vocab is Tested on the SAT vs. the ACT?
Not sure whether to take the SAT or the ACT? This look at the vocabulary tested on each will help you decide.
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Run Toward Failure to Nail Your Standardized Tests
Author and MIT grad Erik Fogg shares his tried and true study tactics for the SAT and other standardized tests.
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The Differences Between the ACT and SAT Writing Sections
Both the SAT and the ACT have writing sections. How are they similar, how are they different, and what is the best way to study for each?
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The Last-Ditch Effort to Raise Your SAT Score
Taking the SAT a second time in hopes of improving your score? The folks at Magoosh have some tips and tricks to help you succeed.
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Top 5 Myths About the SAT
From thinking the SAT measures intelligence to assuming it's your only way to get into college, here are a few myths about this mystical standardized test.
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Five Common SAT Reading Mistakes You're Likely Making
Students often think the Reading portion of the SAT is the most subjective. If you struggle with this section, you may be looking at it one of these ways.
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