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 […]
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Dr. Kristin Fracchia has over fifteen years of expertise in college and graduate school admissions and with a variety of standardized tests, including the ACT, SAT, GRE, GMAT, and LSAT, with several 99% scores. She had a PhD from the University of California, Irvine, an MA degree from The Catholic University, and BA degrees in Secondary Education and English Literature from the University of Maryland, College Park. She was the recipient of the 2013 Excellence in Teaching Award and the Chancellor’s Club Fellowship from the University of California, Irvine. She’s worked as a high school teacher and university professor, as an independent college and graduate school admissions counselor, and as an expert tutor for standardized tests, helping hundreds of students gain acceptance into premier national and international institutions. She now develops accessible and effective edtech products for Magoosh. Her free online content and YouTube videos providing test prep and college admissions advice have received over 6 million views in over 125 countries. Kristin is an advocate for improving access to education: you can check out her TEDx talk on the topic. Follow Kristin on LinkedIn!

4 Best Free Apps for SAT and ACT Prep
Quality test prep doesn’t have to be only for those who can afford it. Check out our list of the five best free SAT and ACT apps for test prep!

ACT Test Dates 2023-2024: How to Pick the Best Date for You
Information on upcoming ACT test dates, an easy quiz to help you determine your best date, and an ultimate guide for when you should take the ACT!

ACT to SAT Conversion Chart and Calculator – Convert Your Score
Looking to convert your SAT score to ACT or vice versa? Click for an SAT to ACT conversion chart plus a tool that will convert your scores in a click!

One Month ACT Study Schedule
So you have one month until your ACT test date, and you are ready to commit to some serious studying. You’re aiming for scores that demonstrate your highest potential—Average ACT scores just won’t cut it. Sound like you? Then check out the One Month ACT Study Plan below! If you follow this plan, by the […]

How to Study for an ACT Retake
Retaking the ACT? You’re not alone—lots of test-takers find that after their first official exam, they want different results. But the reality is most students sign up for an ACT retake and do exactly the same thing over again. It’s time to learn from the experience! Let’s do some soul-searching about how to study for […]

One Week ACT Study Schedule
Your ACT is in one week! Prepare using one of our One Week ACT Study Plans. We have one for ACT newbies who haven’t studied before, one for students looking for a quick score improvement, and one for those of you who just need a last-minute refresher course. Good luck!

ACT English Tips: Adding or Deleting Sentences | Video Post
Here’s a sure-fire trick for answering those ACT English questions that ask whether or not a sentence or phrase should be added or deleted!

ACT Math Tips: Similar Triangles | Video Post
Similar triangles are a common geometry problem type on the ACT. Here’s how to solve them every time you encounter them on your ACT test.

ACT vs SAT Infographic
This infographic explains the major similarities and differences between the ACT and the new SAT and how you can know which test is right for you!