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Your Guide to College Entrance Exams

Entrance exams, such as the SAT and ACT, are a crucial step in preparing for college. Learn what to expect and how to prepare.

by Chinh Ngo

November 30, 2022

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PSAT

What Is the PSAT? A Complete Guide

September 12, 2022

Test Prep

Your Guide to College Entrance Exams

PSAT

What Is the PSAT? A Complete Guide

What Is a Good PSAT Score?

PSAT vs. SAT: How Are They Different?

What Is the National Merit Scholarship Program? How Do You Enter?

What PSAT Score Do You Need for a National Merit Scholarship?

When Is the PSAT?

What Is a Good PSAT Score for a Sophomore?

When Do PSAT Scores Come Out? 2022 Schedule

How Long Is the PSAT? Tips to Manage Your Time Wisely

PSAT Test Day Checklist: 7 Tips to Help You Prepare

Top 9 PSAT Practice Tests to Use in Your Prep

PSAT Registration: Sign Up in 3 Easy Steps

PSAT Scoring: How to Calculate Your Score and More

SAT

What Is a Good SAT Score?

The Best SAT Prep Books

SAT Sign-Up: A Complete 7-Step Guide (With Pictures)

18 SAT Practice Tests to Help You Ace the Exam

9 SAT Tips for Acing the Test

When Do SAT Scores Come Out? Full 2022-23 Schedule

The Best Test-Optional Colleges

What Is a Good SAT Score for the Ivy League?

Top 10 Resources for Free SAT Prep

SAT Test Dates 2022-23: When Should You Take the SAT?

How to Get a Perfect SAT Score: Tips From Top Scorers

Should You Send SAT/ACT Scores to Test-Optional Schools?

The 10 Best Online SAT Prep Courses

SAT Test Day Checklist: What to Bring and How to Prepare

A Brief History of the SAT, America’s Most Popular College Entrance Exam

SAT Prep Guide

ACT

What Is a Good ACT Score?

How to Register for the ACT: Step-by-Step Guide (With Pictures)

ACT vs. SAT: Which Should You Take?

Ace the ACT With These 19 ACT Practice Tests

The Best ACT Prep Books

How to Get a 36 on the ACT: Advice From Perfect Scorers

Top 6 ACT Tips and Tricks

What to Expect on the ACT: Test Day Checklist

The 10 Best Online ACT Prep Courses

When Should You Take the ACT? Test Dates and Deadlines

How Long Is the ACT? Tips for Managing Your Time Wisely

When Do ACT Scores Come Out? Full 2022-23 Schedule

Top 10 Resources for Free ACT Prep

Rivaling the SAT: A Brief History of the ACT and Why It Was Created

ACT Prep Guide

How to Send ACT Scores to Colleges: Step-by-Step Guide

AP Exams & Classes

What Are the Hardest AP Classes and Tests?

What Are the Easiest AP Classes and Tests?

Honors vs. AP Classes: What’s the Difference?

Which AP Classes Should You Take?

When Are AP Exams?

What Is a Good AP Score?

When Do AP Scores Come Out?

How to Send AP Scores to Colleges: Step-by-Step Guide

Why Was the AP Program Created? A History of AP Exams and Classes

Why AP Classes Lack Diversity — and Why We Need to Change This

AP Classes: Are They Worth It?

How to Prepare for AP Exams

The 7 Best AP Exams to Self-Study For

What Are the Most Popular AP Exams?

Expanding Access to Advanced Placement: Overcoming Barriers to Equity

AP Language Classes: What Are They and Who Should Take Them?

GED

Everything You Need to Know About the GED Test

Top 5 Online GED Classes

The 5 Best GED Prep Books

What to Know About the GED Diploma

GRE

What Is a Good GRE Score?

Top 16 GRE Practice Tests to Use in Your Prep

Top 10 GRE Prep Books of 2022

When to Take the GRE: 4 Tips for Choosing GRE Test Dates

GRE Scoring: What to Know Before Taking the Test

A Complete Guide to GRE Registration and Fees (With Pictures)

How Long Is the GRE? Tips to Manage Your Time Wisely