Your scores on the preliminary SAT aren’t sent to colleges, so you may wonder: does the PSAT matter? Developed as a preview of the SAT to come in Juniors’ spring semester, the PSAT (or “Pre-SAT”) is a standardized test created for high school students to familiarize themselves with the SAT ahead of the real [...]
If you’re looking for a read to help you (or your students) ease into this new school year, you’re sure to find the right story among these back to school books! Consistently reading is one of the best ways to improve essential ELA skills. The books in this collection were selected because of their [...]
Have you chosen which books to read this summer? This break from school has endless possibilities—an exciting fantasy read can whisk you away to a magical place for once-in-a-lifetime experiences, no matter where you are! This collection of summer fantasy books suggests several reads suitable for each range of grade levels, including both newer [...]
School for the Talented and Gifted in Dallas (left) and LASA High School in Austin (right) earned the highest average composite scores in Texas on the ACT and SAT, respectively. The average SAT score for Texas high school juniors is a 1001 out of 1600, and the average ACT score is a [...]
Is there a correlation between ACT scores and college success? Your ACT scores play a huge factor in your college admissions process, and a good score is a solid way to show admissions offices your skills. But, do they indicate that you’ll be successful once you’re in college? We’re exploring everything you need to [...]
A strong (or weak) test score can have a huge impact on college or private school admissions. Test scores are one of the most important factors that admissions offices consider when admitting applicants—no wonder taking standardized tests can be so stressful for students! To help improve test-taking performance, students and their parents will frequently [...]
In the Illinois Class of 2023, 142,770 students took the SAT; their mean composite score was a 970 out of a possible 1600. For comparison, 2022’s graduating class had about 1,500 more students take the exam, and they scored slightly higher with a mean composite of 981. Nationally, the average composite score was 1028 [...]
April is National Poetry Month, and there’s no better way to celebrate than by reading and learning about poetry! Last year, we developed a guide for learning figurative language through poetry, since metaphorical and abstract language thrives in the work of poets. Another important aspect of poetry is rhyme scheme, which helps writers develop [...]
In the 2022 graduating class, 62,024 Wisconsin students took the ACT; their mean composite score was a 19.4 out of a possible 36. For comparison, 2021’s graduating class had about 1,800 more students test and scored slightly higher, with a mean composite of 20. Nationally, the average composite score was a 19.8 (down from [...]
We've assembled this collection of 11 books to read before college to help you improve your vocabulary and reading comprehension skills while simultaneously helping you prepare for the SAT. Only have 20 minutes of free time per day in your packed junior year schedule? That’s perfect! According to a study conducted by Nagy and [...]
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