New Digital SAT Deep-Dive: Overview

If you thought the SAT was a typical standardized test, that's no longer the case!  For the second time in a decade, College Board has implemented a major overhaul of their famous college entrance exam. Additionally, the Preliminary SAT (PSAT) got a makeover. The last time the SAT was changed in 2016, we saw [...]

By |2026-01-12T14:00:37-06:00January 12th, 2026|SAT Test Prep|

Do the ACT and SAT Standardized Tests Still Matter?

Yes, standardized tests still matter. For students applying to academically selective colleges in the US, they should still take and submit their ACT or SAT scores even when those universities are test-optional. Data for the Class of 2025 indicated that students who submitted scores had as much as a 100% higher chance of getting [...]

What’s on the Digital SAT Formula Sheet?

The SAT has always provided a reference sheet to help students tackle the math portion of the exam, but how has it changed since the exam’s digital transformation? Read on for a breakdown of what formulas are given on the digital SAT formula sheet—and what formulas aren't. Piqosity’s SAT formula sheets [...]

By |2026-01-09T20:13:26-06:00January 3rd, 2026|Math, SAT Test Prep|

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 |2025-12-29T14:25:27-06:00December 29th, 2025|ACT Test Prep, English, SAT Test Prep|

Reducing Foreign Language Anxiety for Test Taking

If you are receiving classroom instruction in a language that is not your native tongue, you may sometimes experience foreign language anxiety. Forms of anxiety like this stem from feelings of uneasiness and self-doubt; unsurprisingly, it’s easy to fall into a state of anxiousness when you’re surrounded by a language you may not be [...]

What is a Good Score on the Digital SAT?

If you’re a high school junior, you probably know that a good score on the digital SAT can make your college application stand out—but what is a good score on the SAT? This article aims to answer this question by showing how you can adequately gauge what is the best SAT score for you, [...]

By |2025-11-20T08:12:07-06:00November 13th, 2025|SAT Test Prep|

All the Test-Taking Strategies You’ll Ever Need to Know

It’s an understatement to say that students take many tests throughout their academic careers. From state-specific standardized exams to those infamous college-readiness tests like the SAT and ACT, students are expected to test multiple times a year—that’s why students of every grade should be familiar with test-taking strategies.  We’re diving into reliable and easy-to-use [...]

By |2025-11-07T11:00:53-06:00November 7th, 2025|ACT Test Prep, ISEE Test Prep, Learning Tips, SAT Test Prep|

Which States Require the Digital SAT or ACT?

Several states have established ACT and/or SAT graduation requirements for high schoolers to assess school performance and to provide students the chance to take a college admissions exam. Most states don’t mandate either exam; however, many districts and schools have their own testing requirements.  If you’re in high school, you should know which exam [...]

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