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ACT vs SAT: Structural and Logistical Differences and Scores
ACT vs SAT: compare sections, timing, calculator rules, fees and scores of the enhanced ACT and the digital SAT to choose the right test for you.
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ACT
ACT Test: Should You Aim For A High Score?
A good ACT score sits near or above the middle 50% range at your target colleges. There is no official passing score on the 1-36 ACT scale.
ACT
How Hard Is The ACT Test?
How hard is the ACT? The core test packs 131 questions into 125 minutes, so pacing and reading speed matter as much as content. Here's what to expect.
ACT
How To Ace The ACT Writing Test
The ACT Writing test is an optional 40-minute essay scored 2-12 across four domains. Learn how it is graded and how to plan, write and proofread.
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Old SAT vs New SAT: 5 Major Differences In Test Structure And Components
Old SAT vs new SAT: how the 2005 and 2016 tests differed in timing, scoring, the essay and question counts, plus how today's digital SAT works.
GED Exam
What To Do If Your High School Diploma Is Not Equivalent To A US Diploma
Foreign high school diploma not equivalent to a US one? Get a credential evaluation, then take the GED or adult education classes to close the gaps.
GED Exam
4 Major Differences Between GED 2002 And GED 2014
GED 2002 vs GED 2014: five paper tests became four computer-based subjects, with new item types, a new essay, and longer informational passages.
ACT
When And Where To Start Studying For The ACT: Here’s A Foolproof Plan
Start studying for the ACT the summer before junior year: take an official practice test, set a target score, then plan 10 to 150+ hours of prep.
GED Exam
What Does Your GED Test Score Mean?
GED test scores run from 100 to 200 per subject. You need 145 in each to pass; 165-174 is College Ready and 175-200 is College Ready + Credit.
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How To Choose Your SAT Subject Tests: Highlight Your Academic Strengths And Interests
SAT Subject Tests ended in 2021. See the 20 tests that existed, how students chose them, and why the digital SAT is what to prepare for now.