How to Improve Reading Comprehension Skills for Standardized Tests Like ACT and SAT

English teachers will often tell you that the only way to improve your reading comprehension skills is to simply read more. While sound and well-intentioned, this advice probably isn’t very helpful if you must quickly improve your skills, for example earning a higher score on a standardized test like the ISEE, ACT or SAT. [...]

By |2024-09-09T16:19:44-05:00January 3rd, 2024|ACT Test Prep, English, SAT Test Prep|

The Differences Between the ACT and SAT

If you're a high schooler getting ready for the college admissions process, you may be wondering about the differences between ACT and SAT exams. Versus the SAT, the ACT generally requires students to know more advanced concepts and work more quickly. Our experience working with thousands of students over the last 18 years is [...]

By |2024-09-19T14:14:43-05:00January 3rd, 2024|ACT Test Prep, SAT Test Prep|

Can You Retake the ACT? And Should You?

OK, so you’ve gotten your ACT score report and you’re unhappy with your ACT score—now you’re wondering, “Can you retake the ACT?” Or, maybe you haven’t taken the ACT test but are already worried about whatever score you’ll earn during your initial go-around, and are hoping to take the pressure off with the possibility [...]

By |2023-12-12T11:19:30-06:00December 11th, 2023|ACT Test Prep|

ACT Practice Tests, 12 Full-Length

Piqosity’s market leading ACT test prep course just got even better. Our top tier Advanced package now includes 12 full-length ACT practice tests, and the middle tier Honors package now includes 6 full-length ACT practice tests. We’ve also added hundreds of new questions to our Personalized Practice feature. The new ACT practice tests are [...]

By |2024-08-22T11:55:59-05:00October 24th, 2023|ACT Test Prep|

How to Motivate Students for Standardized Tests

Parents and teachers who are struggling with how to motivate students for standardized tests feel the truth behind the old cliché: “you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.” So how can you convince your students that it’s worth their time and energy to prepare fully and strategically for [...]

Is Online ACT Test Prep Worth It?

Those with the ACT test on their horizon have several options when it comes to test prep—after all, a good ACT score can heighten any student’s chances of getting into the college of their choice or earning an important scholarship. ACT online prep can be an affordable and effective option for test prep, but [...]

By |2024-06-11T13:59:08-05:00July 19th, 2023|ACT Test Prep, Learning Tips|
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