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Are You Confused Whether to Take ACT or SAT?

By Arun Dey On July 19, 2018 · Add Comment · In Assessments, Education Techology, Education: General, Exam: ACT, Exam: SAT, Learning Analytics, Socrato, Teaching & Tutoring, Test Preparation, Testing, Tutoring
As a high school student, you’re probably wondering whether you should take the SAT or the ACT. Which one will give you a better score? Is one easier than the other? The answer is not as straightforward as you might think. Everyone has different test-taking strengths and learning styles. Based on these decision factors, it [...]
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Involvements That Improve Student Test Scores

By Socrato Admin On June 8, 2018 · Add Comment · In Assessments, Common Core, Education: General, Exam: ACT, Exam: MCAS, Exam: PSAT, Exam: SAT, Exam:JEE, Learning Analytics, Pay for Performance, Socrato, Socrato: System, Tutoring
If you want to see improvements on the College Board tests, you need to intervene now. Below are tips that you can perform that will improve student test scores. Motivate Encourage students while raising the level of expectations. Positivity goes a long way. If a student believes that they can do something, they likely will. [...]
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A System to ACT/SAT Pacing

By Socrato Admin On May 31, 2018 · Add Comment · In Assessments, Exam: ACT, Exam: PSAT, Exam: SAT, Learning Analytics, Socrato, Socrato: System, Test Preparation, Testing, Tutoring
Socrato can be a powerful tool to develop student as well as tutor time-management skills. While one full-length ACT/SAT/PSAT and many more test at the outset of a prep class can be very beneficial. By the end of the test, students are exhausted. They don’t remember what happened or what they were thinking at the [...]
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Prepare College Essay in Summer: Tips

By Socrato Admin On April 12, 2018 · Add Comment · In Content, Education: General, Exam: ACT, Exam: SAT, Learning Analytics, Subject: Writing, Tutoring
The essays are vital in part because not only is the college essay a place to showcase writing skills, it’s one of the only parts of a college application where a student’s voice can shine through. Getting Started on the College Essay According to professional, a good time for students to begin working on their [...]
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ACT vs. SAT: Which Test is Better for You?

By Socrato Admin On April 5, 2018 · Add Comment · In Common Core, Education: General, Exam: ACT, Exam: SAT, Tutoring
Finally, it’s period to ask yourself: which test is better for you — the ACT or SAT? Following three ways to help you make your choice. Technique 1: Take Official Practice Tests The best way to choose is to actually take each test and then compare your scores. The coolest way to compare your scores [...]
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College Test Score Worth of an ACT-vs.-SAT

By Socrato Admin On March 22, 2018 · Add Comment · In College, Common Core, Education Techology, Education: General, Exam: ACT, Exam: SAT, In The News, Learning Analytics, Socrato, Test Preparation, Testing, Tutoring
The ACT and the SAT, overseers of the nation’s two rival collage admission tests. First, the College Board released a set of charts that showed how new SAT scores compare with the old SAT scores and ACT scores. It turns out that the new SAT scores are somewhat higher on the 1600-point scale than comparable [...]
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ACT and SAT Prep: For How Many Times Should I Take Practice Tests?

By Socrato Admin On March 8, 2018 · Add Comment · In Education: General, Exam: ACT, Exam: SAT, General, Learning Analytics, Teaching & Tutoring, Test Preparation, Testing, Tutoring
ACT & SAT Practice tests are an integral part of any test prep program, especially when you’re preparing for the SAT or ACT. Regardless of the test you plan to take, practice exams give you an opportunity to challenge your skills and gauge your progress. Incorporating practice tests into your SAT and ACT prep strategy [...]
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Registration for the April, June & July 2018 ACT Test

By Socrato Admin On February 23, 2018 · Add Comment · In College Application, Education: General, Exam: ACT, Test Preparation, Testing, Tutoring
ACT registration dates are typically five weeks and one day before each test. Each ACT registration deadline falls on a Friday around a month before each test.Looking for info on the 2018 ACT test dates? Knowing the most accurate ACT test dates is crucial for a solid test-taking plan. Though you might be tempted to go ahead and register for the next possible test [...]
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Defeat SAT Science Content with This Summer Prep Plan

By Socrato Admin On February 13, 2018 · Add Comment · In Assessments, Education Techology, Education: General, Education: Industry, Exam: ACT, Exam: SAT, General, Learning Analytics, Tutoring
The SAT and ACT once differed in several areas: The ACT was notable for testing scientific knowledge and reasoning, while the SAT left that material to more specialized subject tests. As of March 2016, however, the lines have blurred significantly. Following the SAT’s recent redesign, that exam now contains science questions. If you have decided [...]
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How to Take Full-Length SAT/ACT/PSAT/PLAN/Explore Diagnostic Tests

By Socrato Admin On January 30, 2018 · Add Comment · In Education Techology, Education: General, Exam: ACT, Exam: PSAT, Exam: SAT, Socrato, Teaching & Tutoring, Test Preparation, Testing, Tutoring
Scheduled, categorized, realistic practice tests are the heart of any effective test prep program. You can figure out exactly what you’ll score on a real SAT/ACT/PSAT/PLAN/Explore without walking into a testing center, and you should never take an official test without first making sure that you can achieve your target scores. Afore you begin your [...]
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