Podcast Episode #4

Study Smarter,

Not Harder

for the ACT and SAT

EPISODE # 4

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Unlocking the Secrets to Test Success: Dive into this episode to discover expert strategies and tips on mastering the ACT and SAT exams. Learn how to optimize your study time, leverage effective techniques, and navigate these tests with ease. Whether you're a high school student gearing up for the big test or a parent looking to support your child's academic journey, this episode is packed with invaluable insights to help you study smarter, not harder, and achieve your best score yet!

 

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Unlock the Secrets to Test Success for the ACT and SAT in this Episode

 

Takeaways from Episode 4

Here are 11 tips to help you study smarter for the ACT and SAT:

Tip 1: Understand the Test

Know the structure, the format, the pacing, and the scoring

Tip 2: Set a Goal Score and Create a Study Plan

Set realistic goals and create a study plan to achieve them

Tip 3: Focus on What is Tested Most

Find out what you need to study and make sure to cover what is mostly tested on the test

Tip 4: Use Official Resources

Use resources from ACT and College Board so that you practice simulating the questions you will have on test day

Tip 5: Use Effective Study Techniques

Use techniques like active learning, flashcards, spaced repetition, official practice tests, and time management

Tip 6: Manage Test Anxiety

Use techniques like mindfulness and visualization to reduce your test anxiety

Tip 7: Know Effective Strategies for Each Section

Tip 8: Review and Analyze Mistakes

Make sure to understand why you got a question wrong, to not make that mistake again

Tip 9: Staying Motivated

Tip 10: Strategies for Test Day

Know all of the logistics for the testing center and last minute tips

Tip 11: Post Test Analysis and Next Steps

Here are the links to the resources mentioned in this episode:

ACT Practice Test

  • This test is an official ACT released test that can be downloaded to take o paper or taken online. Results are provided in a detailed score report.

    Click here for more info.

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SAT Practice Test

  • U-Prep Test Prep offers a digital SAT practice test, using an online app very similar to Bluebook, and gives you a detailed score report. We also offer additional services like creating a personalized study plan based on your score report or hosting a virtual meeting to go over your score details.

  • Click here to purchase.

ACT Basics Bootcamp Mini-Course

  • This course gives you the overview for all of the subject tests on the ACT and gives specific strategies for each test. Click here for more info.

  • Click here to purchase this mini-course.

ACT Cheat Sheets

  • These cheat sheets have important reminders about each subject test on the ACT. Click here to receive the FREE download.

  • Click here for your FREE download.

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