If you’ve taken a few SAT or ACT practice tests (or even a round or two of the actual test), you may have found yourself running out of time on a section or two. What should you do when you don’t have time to actually think through those last few questions? Will it help or harm your score to guess—and if you should guess, what are the smartest strategies for doing so? Read on.
2026 Guide to Superscoring on the Digital SAT and ACT
What’s a “Superscore”? If you’re applying to colleges—or if you’re a parent of someone who is—it’s essential you understand how this scoring system works and how it affects your college applications. I’m breaking down the details of super scoring on the Digital SAT and Enhanced ACT in this post!
What SAT/ACT Score Do I Need?
Everyone should be aiming for a perfect score on the SAT/ACT, right? Not necessarily. It’s a way better strategy to aim for a target score calculated to get you into YOUR specific dream schools. Use this post to calculate yours!
Common App vs. Coalition App: Which Is Best for You?
If you’re a high school Senior (or younger), the Common App and Coalition App can save you a TON of time on your college applications. But what are the differences between these two options, exactly—and which is the better fit for YOU? This blog post brings you the answers.
What Are the Common App Essay Prompts in 2026?
The Common App essay prompts for this admissions season are here! Read on to see your seven options for your 2026-27 Personal Statement.
What Should I Write My Common App Essay about?
7 Tips for Using Your Summer to Get into College
Worried about how to make the most of those crucial summers during the college process, sophomore through junior year? Worry no more—this post lays out a road map to what you need to keep your eye on.
SAT and ACT Dates, 2026-2027
When can you take the SAT or ACT in academic year 2026-27? And when will scores be released? Here’s the full list of dates.
Don’t Fall for These Top Two ACT Grammar Errors
Nervous about the SAT or ACT?
What is test anxiety? How can it impact your SAT or ACT score? And most importantly…how do you get out from under its yoke and get the scores your hard work deserves? Not to worry: expert advice on how to conquer test anxiety is just a click away.
Score Choice: What It Is and How to Use It
Score Choice can be confusing…especially for parents who didn’t have it as part of their own college process! So what is Score Choice and how does it affect your decisions about your SAT and ACT scores and college applications? I’m laying out everything you need to know about Score Choice right here.
Guide to Getting a Perfect Score on the SAT Math Section
If you’re applying to the most competitive colleges out there, it’s possible you’ll need a perfect ACT or SAT score to get in. How can you set yourself up to nail the math half of that 36 or 1600? Here’s your eight-step roadmap.
How Long Does It Take to Study for the SAT and ACT?
How long does it really take to study for the Digital SAT or ACT? The answer to that question is anything but one-size-fits-all. So if you want to know how long it might take YOU to prep for the SAT or ACT and make it to your target score, consider these factors.
Do You Need a Perfect Score to Get Into a Top College?
If you want to get into an elite college, you need a perfect SAT or ACT score…..right? Actually, this week’s post explains why a perfect score is NOT always required for admission to Harvard, Stanford, or Yale….and how you should be using your college prep time instead of cramming for that 1600 or 36.
SAT and ACT: Ten Day-of Tips
It’s totally normal to feel nervous on the day that you wake up to finally take the SAT or ACT. But it’s also totally possible to then calm yourself down so you can actually get the score you deserve. Here are my ten expert pointers for a Test Day morning that sets you up for success.
How the Digital SAT is Scored
The Digital SAT is not scored the same way that the paper SAT was. Learn here about how the scoring system has changed….so you can work it to your advantage!
Changing from the SAT to the ACT? Here’s What to Learn
If you've given the SAT a try and it's just...not working out, how do you pivot efficiently to the ACT? This post breaks down ALL of the ACT material you’ll need to learn for the first time because it wasn’t on the SAT.
What to Study if You’re Switching from the ACT to the SAT
Switching from the ACT to the SAT? The transition doesn’t have to be a pain. Today’s post breaks down exactly which new strategies and content you need to learn so that you can ace your new test!
Which Is More Likely To Get You into College: the SAT or ACT?
Given how much time goes into prepping for standardized tests, you want to make sure you’re taking the right test to begin with. So which one gives you a bigger advantage in college admissions—the Digital SAT or the ACT?
Should You Switch from the SAT to the ACT (or ACT to SAT)?
When is it a good idea to jump ship from the Digital SAT to the ACT (or from the ACT to the SAT)….and when is it a BAD idea that will hurt your college chances? Today’s expert post helps you answer this question for YOUR particular situation.
