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ACT 2022: Smart Strategy to Prepare for ACT in a Month

By Socrato Admin On March 15, 2022 · Add Comment · In Exam: ACT, Subject: Writing, Test Preparation, Tutoring
More than 1.6 million students are planning on taking the ACT exams this year, students probably have mixed feelings about the process. You know that this is your chance to demonstrate your standardized test performance to colleges. On the other hand, you know there will be a lot of studying and preparation involved. Not to [...]
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Know About ACT Scoring System

By Socrato Admin On February 14, 2019 · Add Comment · In Assessments, Education: General, Education: Technology, Exam: ACT, Learning Analytics, Pay for Performance, Resource, Socrato, Socrato: System, Subject: Writing, Teaching, Teaching & Tutoring, Test Preparation, Testing, Tutoring
Overview The ACT has four sections, sometimes called subject areas: English, Math, Reading, and Science. You will get scaled score between 1-36 for each subject. Those area scores are then averaged into your composite score (1-36). Raw ACT Scores to Scaled Score Your raw score is simply the total number of questions you answer correctly [...]
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ACT Essay Scoring System

By Socrato Admin On February 12, 2019 · Add Comment · In Assessments, College, Exam: ACT, Learning Analytics, Subject: Writing, Teaching, Teaching & Tutoring, Test Preparation, Testing, Tutoring
ACT Writing is optional, it will not be factored into your ACT composite score. So, what are the four domains that your essay is scored across? Ideas and Analysis Your discussion of the perspectives on the essay topic. Development and Support How you develop your points with logical reasoning or, Specific examples. Organization Domain relate to your [...]
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PSAT Test Taking & Test-Day Tips

By Socrato Admin On October 12, 2018 · Add Comment · In Assessments, Exam: PSAT, Pay for Performance, Subject: Writing, Test Preparation
#1: Take a Full-Length Practice Test The initial thing to do is take a full-length practice test. It’s best to take it under test-day conditions if you can. Most notably, a practice test will show you which areas need some extra attention. #2: Read a Lot for the Critical Reading Section You don’t have a lot of [...]
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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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What is EBRW in Redesigned SAT?

By Arun Dey On September 19, 2017 · 2 Comments · In Exam: SAT, Socrato, Socrato: Announcements, Socrato: Release Update, Subject: Writing, Tutoring
The College Board now takes Reading and Writing together to give you one EBRW (Evidence-based Reading and Writing) score. Help you set realistic goals that are based on schools you’ll be applying to, rather than on some arbitrary standard that has no real justification behind it. The redesigned SAT has two sections (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, [...]
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News on College Application Essays

By Abhi On October 29, 2015 · Add Comment · In College Application, Education: General, General, In The News, Resource, Subject: Writing
Writing The Common Application Essay Writing the Common Application essay is a crucial part of the college process in that many of the colleges where students apply will see this essay . . . Elite Schools to Roll Out Common App Alternative For the first time in decades, colleges across the nation have come together [...]
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Tips to Prepare for the Common Application College Essay

By Abhi On October 27, 2015 · Add Comment · In College Application, Education: General, Subject: Writing
The Common Application, or Common App, is an online application system used by many colleges in the US. A key component of the application is the application essay, or writing prompt. The college essay can help college admissions offices learn about the an applicant’s background, interests, written communication skills, and educational potential. The 2015 -2016 [...]
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