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SAT or ACT? Which Exam Do You Take?

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Dave G
Which Test Do I Take?

Having trouble deciding over taking the SAT or the ACT? Not even sure what the difference is? We’re here to point you in the right direction by providing facts about both exams. GENERAL INFO The SAT is divided into ten sections which include: 3 Critical Reading, 3 Math, 3 Writing, and 1 experimental section which is not scored. Each section is scored from 200-800 points. There is one required essay which is scored on a 0-12 scale. Actual testing time without any breaks is 3 hours and 45 minutes. A perfect score on the SAT is a 2400. The ACT … Continue reading →

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Choosing a Science Class Isn’t a Science

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Jessica

In the curriculum of many schools, the core subject that gives high school students the most freedom to choose what specifics they want to study is science. You have to take some basic courses, but are free to take, or not to take, a second year of biology, chemistry, and/or physics, or a first year of a “specialty subject” in science, like marine biology, intro to engineering, aerodynamics, and a lot of others (side note: floral design is considered a specialty science. Yes, science). If you took your science classes in the typical order and didn’t opt for IPC or … Continue reading →

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