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ACT SAT
306 MORE Vocabulary Words You Must Know for the SAT & ACT
Having a strong understanding and ability to use a wide range of words accurately is important for students to achieve outstanding scores on standardized tests like the SAT and ACT. Here are 306 MORE words you must know for the SAT and ACT.
September 15, 2026
College Admissions
Frequently Asked Questions About the ACT
The Enhanced ACT is the current version of the ACT college admissions test. It consists of three required sections that determine your ACT Composite Score, plus an optional Science section and an optional Writing (Essay) section. Keep reading to learn more!
July 28, 2026
College Admissions
Should You Take the ACT Science Test? What Students Need to Know Before Registering for the Enhanced ACT
With the introduction of the Enhanced ACT, the ACT Science section is optional and no longer contributes to a student's ACT composite score. So, should you still take the ACT Science test? The right decision depends on your college list, intended major, and overall testing strategy. Before registeri
July 28, 2026
College Admissions
Could the SAT and ACT Return to UC Admissions? What High School Sophomores Need to Know
For the past several years, the University of California has operated under a test-blind admissions policy, meaning SAT and ACT scores have not been considered in undergraduate admissions decisions. However, recent developments suggest that the debate over standardized testing is far from over.
May 29, 2026
College Admissions
The University of California Under Pressure — Why the SAT/ACT May Be Coming Back, and How You Can Be Ready
The University of California (UC) currently follows a test-free admissions policy—SAT and ACT scores are not considered at all in undergraduate admissions decisions. However, the U.S. Department of Education under the Trump administration recently issued a so-called “Dear Colleague” letter to colleg
May 1, 2025
Students
The ACT® is Changing — Here's What Students and Parents Need to Know
Starting in April 2025, the ACT college admission test will undergo significant changes to enhance flexibility in how high school students take the test and reduce test duration for students. These modifications are designed to better align the assessment with students' needs while maintaining the A
February 18, 2025
Students
The IB Diploma Programme: Requirements, Advantages, and Considerations for High School Students
In this article, we will delve into the requirements of the IB Diploma Programme, including the six areas of knowledge; Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS); the extended essay; internal assessments; and IB tests. Furthermore, we will explore the advantages and disadvantages that high school stud
January 20, 2025
SAT Test Prep
The Paper SAT vs. the New Digital SAT
It’s finally happening. The SAT is going fully digital starting in 2024 for students in the United States. The 3-hour paper-and-pencil SAT is being streamlined into a computer-based test that’s just under 2 hours and 15 minutes. Here’s what you need to know about the new digital SAT.
July 7, 2022
College Admissions
Is It Bad to Take the SAT More Than Two Times?
As with all issues concerning college applications and admissions, there are a number of complex factors to consider here. Below I outline what you should think about and research before deciding whether you want to take the SAT once, twice, three times, or more.
March 4, 2019Stephen P.
ACT SAT
8 Ways to Improve Your Speed on the SAT/ACT
If you’re reading this, you’re probably looking for a quick-fix, so let’s cut to the chase…
February 9, 2019
SAT Test Prep
How to Develop Positive Relationships with Your Teachers
Sometimes being a student can feel a little more like being an audience member in a show you’d probably rather get a refund for, except that you can’t because you’re mandated by law (and probably your parents) to be in class five days a week where you are expected to pay attention, complete assignme
June 5, 2018Kiley A.
ACT SAT
How to Approach the Fiction/Literature Passage on the SAT & ACT
The first passage on both the ACT and the SAT Reading tests is the fiction/literature passage. For some students, the fiction passage is the most interesting one on the test because it offers a change of pace from the others, which tend to be fact-based and straightforward. However, when teaching th
May 14, 2018Jon G.
SAT Test Prep
When Should I Take the SAT?
Although you have considerable freedom regarding when to take the SAT, being strategic could help you achieve your best score, not to mention save you some money. The decision of “when” depends mostly on two things: your academic situation and your preparedness. Here are some considerations to help
April 16, 2018Kiley A.
SAT Test Prep
How to Improve Your Reading Comprehension and Raise Your SAT/ACT Score
Reading comprehension is a complex process that involves understanding both the explicit and implicit, or unstated, meanings of a text. Practicing your reading comprehension skills can go a long way toward improving your test performance as well as your long-term reading progress. Here's how to star
March 30, 2018Jon G.
SAT Test Prep
How Important is Vocabulary on the SAT?
The SAT is known for testing difficult vocabulary, or so-called “SAT words,” so studying for the SAT tends to evoke images of long lists of definitions and teetering stacks of flashcards. However, the latest version of the SAT (updated in 2016) no longer tests high-level words in isolated vocabulary
March 26, 2018Kiley A.
Classes Study Tips
5 Ways a Test Prep Class Can Help You
With so many required school classes and extracurriculars, the idea of taking on test prep classes might feel overwhelming. You might think spending so much time and doing so much work just to prepare for one test isn’t worth it. However, test prep classes have so much to offer. Here are five things
January 6, 2018
Classes Test Prep
Spring Test Prep at Elite
January 2, 2018
Classes Test Prep
Fall & Winter Classes at Elite
November 6, 2017
SAT ACT
What to Do the Night Before the SAT or ACT
October 3, 2017Jon G.
SAT Study Tips
4 Great Techniques for Handling Test-Day Stress
September 13, 2017Kiley A.
Classes Test Prep
Fall Test Prep and College Consulting at Elite
August 23, 2017
Test Prep
Mentally Preparing for Your Test-Prep Summer
June 20, 2017Stephen P.
SAT ACT
How to Tackle Vocabulary in Context Questions on the SAT & ACT
May 30, 2017Jon G.
Grammar Test Prep
What Is a Run-On Sentence?
May 19, 2017Stephen P.

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