The ACT Writing Test—colloquially referred to as the ACT essay—is an optional 40-minute test that does not affect your overall ACT score. But just because the writing test is optional when you register, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s necessarily optional for you. Select schools, maybe even your dream university, actually do require the ACT essay as […]
The GMAT has changed! As of July 11, 2017, GMAT test takers will be able to choose the order in which they take GMAT test sections. After this GMAT test change, you will choose your section order at the test center on GMAT Test Day, following the computer tutorial and just before you begin your test. […]
Have you ever asked your boss for a raise? It’s not a conversation most of us look forward to, so all too often we put it off, hoping our bosses will just notice all the amazing things we do and eagerly reward us when we obliquely bring up the uncomfortable topic of earning more money. […]
When I debunked the myth that the ACT is easier than the SAT, a central component of my explanation was the fact that both tests are scored on a scale. I didn’t have the space last week to get into the gritty details of scaled scoring, so I’m going to do that here. If you’re not […]
I like to ask my students, “What have you heard? Which test is easier, the SAT or ACT?” Most students say they’ve heard the ACT is easier, though a few say the SAT is easier. Some say the tests test different things, while others give a qualified response like “The ACT is more about critical […]
As if memorizing the periodic table wasn’t enough, learning about—and retaining—the difference between the various high school exams and standardized testing required for college admissions is just another piece of knowledge every college-bound student (and parent) needs to know. This alphabet soup of standardized testing—standardized so that every student is evaluated on the same knowledge-scoring […]
The Analytical Writing Assessment, or “essay” section, helps business schools analyze your writing skills. It is scored separately, and your AWA score is not used to generate your 200–800 point score. Time: 30 minutes Format: one question Tests: ability to analyze an argument and writing skills Essays are scored by a human grader and a […]
You will encounter the following three types of Profit/Loss problems in the GMAT: In this case you will be given the cost price and sales price, and will be asked to simply calculate the profit/loss incurred by the seller by entering into the given transaction. This will be done by dividing the difference between the […]
The GMAT Verbal section will test your knowledge of grammar with sentence correction questions. These questions will require you to correct punctuation usage, subject-verb agreement, structure, and more. Here are the 8 most common errors that you will see on GMAT sentence correction questions on test day.
The free-response section of the AP Chemistry test can be daunting. It consists of seven questions–three long and four short–that you will have 105 minutes to answer. It is suggested that you spend 7 minutes on each short questions and 25 minutes on each long question. You will be able to use a calculator and the […]