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Mario's secret to scoring high on the SAT/ACT:
Mario's secret to scoring high on the SAT/ACT:
Mater Academy Senior Mario Munoz scored a 1530 on the SAT and 33 on the ACT. He is attending Duke University and majoring in Mechanical Engineering.
Here is his secret:
"My secret for college admissions tests is to NOT be nervous before/during the exam. If you prepared enough, you should not be worried. Having a positive state of mind is essential."
Jennifer's secret to practicing for the SAT:
Jennifer's secret to practicing for the SAT:
Jennifer Valdez, a Mater Academy Senior received a 1450 on her SAT and has applied to McGill University where she hopes to attend.
Here is her secret:
"Practice on your weaknesses, not the content you are familiar with. Focus on studying the section you scored the lowest in order to have higher chances in improving your score."
SAT Practice Resources:
SAT Practice Resources:
SAT Practice On Khan Academy
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SAT Practice Tests
SAT Practice Tests
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ACT Practice Resources:
ACT Practice Resources:
English
English
Test Tips
An actual ACT English Test contains 75 questions to be answered in 45 minutes.
- Be aware of the writing style used in each passage.
- Consider the elements of writing that are included in each underlined portion of the passage. Some questions will ask you to base your decision on some specific element of writing, such as the tone or emphasis the text should convey.
- Be aware of questions with no underlined portions—that means you will be asked about a section of the passage or about the passage as a whole.
- Examine each answer choice and determine how it differs from the others. Many of the questions in the test will involve more than one aspect of writing.
- Determine the best answer. Read and consider all of the answer choices before you choose the one that best responds to the question.
- Reread the sentence, using your selected answer.
Math
Math
Test Tips
An actual ACT Mathematics Test contains 60 questions to be answered in 60 minutes.
- Read each question carefully to make sure you understand the type of answer required.
- If you choose to use a calculator, be sure it is permitted, is working on test day, and has reliable batteries.
- Use your calculator wisely.
- Solve the problem.
- Locate your solution among the answer choices.
- Make sure you answer the question asked.
- Make sure your answer is reasonable.
- Check your work.
Calculator Tips
- Review the latest information on permitted and prohibited calculators.
- You are not required to use a calculator. All the problems can be solved without a calculator.
- If you regularly use a calculator in your mathematics work, use one you're familiar with when you take the mathematics test. Using a more powerful, but unfamiliar, calculator is not likely to give you an advantage over using the kind you normally use.
Reading
Reading
Test Tips
An actual ACT Reading Test contains 40 questions to be answered in 35 minutes.
- Read the passage(s) carefully.
- Read and consider all of the answer choices before you choose the one that best responds to the question.
- Refer to the passage(s) when answering the questions.
Science
Science
Test Tips
An actual ACT Science Test contains 40 questions to be answered in 35 minutes.
- Read the passage carefully.
- Refer to the scientific information in the passage when answering the question.
- Read and consider all of the answer choices before you choose the one that best responds to the question.
- Note conflicting viewpoints in some passages.
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