Here is the basic step-by-step process of how to calculate SAT score for each section, and your overall composite, when doing your own test prep. How To Calculate SAT Score: Step-by-Step Process Add Your Raw Scores Together In short, the amount of questions you get right creates your “raw score.” You receive one point for every correct answer. There are no point deductions for wrong answers, which is why you…

Not every student achieves their perfect ACT score the first time they take the test. According to the ACT’s official website, 45% of students retested at least once before graduating in 2015. Of the retesters, 57% improved their Composite scores the second time around. If you didn’t achieve the score you wanted on your first round of testing, it may have been because you were underprepared or had other commitments…

In theory, developing a new skill or learning about a new subject is an exciting concept. The potential to better ourselves and expand our knowledge or skill sets can be a major motivating factor in the lifelong pursuit of learning. Unfortunately, methodical or otherwise lackluster teaching methods have created ineffective learning environments for many students, leaving them with an inherent distaste for studying. But, learning doesn’t have to be boring!…

If you have recently taken the ACT or are currently preparing to do so, you have probably heard your peers, teachers, or guidance counselor mention superscoring. However, you may not know exactly what superscoring is or how it can affect your college admissions process. In this guide, we will unravel the mysteries surrounding ACT superscores and explain the benefits of a superscore, how to calculate it, and when to submit…

Did you recently score well on the PSAT? You may be eligible to earn scholarships and recognition through the National Merit Scholarship Program! Read on to learn what it means to be a National Merit Scholar, the PSAT cutoff scores for the Class of 2024 in each state, and the types of awards you can win by entering the competition. What Is National Merit? The National Merit Scholarship Program is…

Some students breathe a sigh of relief when they hear that a test will be multiple choice. However, multiple choice tests often prove to be some of the hardest ones to ace, especially as you move past the high school level into national and collegiate tests. Questions and answers may be worded with more subtlety, leading you to choose the wrong answer if you don’t take the time to read…

The average GPA for high school students in the United States is at an all-time high. However, research indicates that this average might not be on the rise for the right reasons. Students don’t seem to be learning more as their grades increase. Rather, as shifts in grading, curriculum, and learning scales occur, students’ grades are artificially increasing, meaning that transcripts no longer reflect true academic ability. This phenomenon is…

Choosing between the SAT and ACT has always been a difficult task for high school students. With the recent announcements of digital formats for both exams, that choice has become even harder. Join us as we guide you through the ins and outs of the digital SAT and ACT to help you make an informed decision about which test is the right choice for your individual needs. Breaking Down Both…

Many students who take the ACT take it more than once. The obvious objective is to improve your score each time you take it, but “improvement” is a vague goal. In this blog post, we will discuss what a realistic ACT score improvement goal looks like and how you can identify and achieve this goal through study strategies. We will also discuss what factors should be considered when setting your…

A lot goes into preparing for medical school. From earning a Bachelor’s degree to passing the MCAT, prospective medical students have many factors to consider as they embark on their educational expeditions. But how do SAT scores play a role in that education? How important is a good SAT score to a successful education in medicine? Read on to learn about the average SAT scores for medical students, when to…