Just what is a good SAT score for colleges? Here’s everything you need to know about the SAT scores to aim for, the scores for top colleges, and answer frequently asked questions about the SAT score scale.

ACT Scores: Everything You Need to Know
ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a max score of 36. Overall, ACT test scores are the average of test-takers’ sectional scores (also 1-36) in English, Math, Reading, and Science. So what is a good ACT score? The ACT score range for students admitted to different colleges varies, and the average ACT […]

What’s a Good SAT Score for Scholarships?
What’s a good SAT score for scholarships? In this article, learn more about which score to go for, and how to turn that number into scholarship dollars.

When Do ACT Scores Come Out? Score Release Dates and FAQ
After you take the ACT, you might feel like a big weight’s been lifted from your shoulders. But, as the days pass and you still don’t have your test score, the tension starts setting in again. If you’re refreshing your ACT account page and wondering, When do ACT scores come out?—don’t worry! Your ACT […]

ACT Percentiles – How to Find ACT Score Percentiles
What is a percentile anyway? Check out this post to learn how to use your ACT percentiles to see how you compare to other students who’ve taken the ACT!

Top 10 SAT Reading Tips for 2023
The SAT reading section is a daunting task for many students who are new to it. The passages are dense, and the questions are tricky. However, if you have a solid strategy in mind, you’ll be able to tackle it effectively. Here are my top 10 SAT reading tips to help you improve your score: […]

Average ACT Scores by State (2022-2023 Update)
In this article I go over average ACT scores, what they mean for competition, and how to make your state’s average ACT score work to your advantage.

What You Need to Know About the Digital SAT in 2022
The future is (almost) here! College Board, the group of folks who make the SAT, has finally decided to switch the format of the exam from paper and pencil to taking the test on a digital device. Wow College Board, is it 2007 already? 😆 The new digital format will make the SAT more accessible […]

ACT Raw Score Conversion Chart
Every official ACT test has its own chart that converts raw scores to scores on the 1 to 36 point scale, but if you find yourself in need of a rough estimate for a practice test, or if you simply want an estimate of how many questions you need to get right to get a […]

What is a Good ACT Writing Score?
What’s a good ACT Writing score? Check out this up-to-date percentile data to determine what score you should aim for on the ACT Writing section.