Tips & Guidance

Write Well: The 3 Key SAT Writing & Language Strategies

Despite the title of this post, the SAT Writing & Language section does not require you to actually write anything. Instead, it tests your ability to pick effective writing using proper grammar, punctuation, and rhetoric from a series of similar answer choices. The overarching thing I remind my students of ...

The SAT Writing & Language Section: An Overview

In my experience, students either love or hate the Writing & Language section of the SAT. This section has the benefit of being the most overtly consistent from test to test, and students who have a good ear for proper grammar and punctuation tend to instinctively do pretty well on ...

Numbers, So Many Numbers: ACT Scoring Charts & Scales

Scoring on the ACT is a topic that’s both complicated and extremely important (which is why this is my third blog post that covers it). Understanding how ACT scoring charts work and why they differ from test to test can help you approach test day with fully open eyes, so ...