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Doing well on any test requires practice. If you put in the time, you'll improve.

SAT

The SAT is designed to assess your academic readiness for college...

  • The SAT is designed to assess your academic readiness for college. Many colleges require your scores as part of your application. The best way to prepare for the test is to take challenging courses; do your homework; prepare for tests and quizzes; and be inquisitive. Reaching your grade-level benchmark means that you are likely on track to be ready to succeed in select first-year, credit-bearing college courses.

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ACT

The ACT is a standardized test that measures your educational development...

  • The ACT is a standardized test that measures your educational development and ability to do college-level work. Many colleges require your ACT scores as part of their admissions process. To prepare for the ACT, keep up with your coursework, pay attention in class, and read and learn whenever you can. Practice tests can help you prepare. Reaching this benchmark is part of being ready for the next step in your education: college-level coursework.

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Accuplacer

The Accuplacer is a college placement test used by over 2,000 colleges as part of...

  • The Accuplacer is a college placement test used by over 2,000 colleges as part of their enrollment process. It identifies strengths as well as weaknesses in a variety of subject areas. Schools use the results of the test to place you in courses that are appropriate to your skills and knowledge.

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ASVAB

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a series of multiple...

  • The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a series of multiple-choice tests that measure your aptitudes. It helps both you and the military determine your suitability for a military career and also helps determine which military careers suit you the best.

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PSAT

The PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 10 are the same test and measure reading, writing...

  • The PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 10 are the same test and measure reading, writing and language, and math skills. They're good practice for the SAT - or the ACT - but more importantly the PSAT/NMSQT can help you get a National Merit Scholarship or other awards. The PSAT 10 is taken by 10th grade students while the PSAT/NMSQT can be taken by both 10th and 11th grade students.

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High School Equivalency Exams

The GED, HiSET test and the TASC are all what is known as high school equivalency...

Vocabulary

Improve your vocabulary and your work will pay off...

  • Improve your vocabulary and your work will pay off! You'll do better on everything from college entrance exams to English class to speaking and writing.

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