When should I guess on an ACT question? What do I do when I am stuck on a question?
The ACT exam presents a large challenge to any student, no matter how competent or accomplished in the classroom they might be. Although not quite the same length as the SAT, the ACT exam still takes over 3 hours at the minimum and features hundreds of questions. The ACT tests you on Trigonometry, Grammar, Rhetoric, Scientific Reasoning, Vocabulary, and Literary Interpretation among other topics. Needless to say, you won’t know the answer to every ACT question.
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How can I keep track of everything I need to do to navigate the college admissions process?
Applying to college is a lot of work. It can easily seem overwhelming. To stay on top of it the application process, you’re going to want to make a checklist of everything you have to do, and a calendar of when each thing is going to get done. At CATES we also suggest using spreadsheets as a great tool to organize the college admissions process.
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Which standardized test is more difficult? Is the ACT test a better test for me than the SAT test?
While the SAT exam is still the standardized test of choice for many juniors and seniors, the ACT exam is becoming increasingly popular, and more and more colleges and universities are accepting it.
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