Standardized tests don’t measure only what you know. They measure how well you perform under pressure. While most students obsess over formulas, few spend time actually preparing their mindset. Your mental approach might be the single biggest variable you can control, so in this blog, we share “9 Ways to Mentally Prepare Yourself for a […]
Confidence before the SAT, ACT, GRE, or GMAT is not a mindset. It is not a personality trait, and it certainly is not a prerequisite for high performance. In standardized testing, confidence is a result—produced by watching a clean, professional method dismantle question after question, across every section and format. In this article, we share […]
In this article, we share “The Truth About Retaking the SAT/ACT and How to Do It Like a Pro.” Most students take the SAT or ACT more than once—it’s not a scandal or admission of failure. It happens all the time. However, this is also where trouble often begins, since many students retake the test […]
Most parents mean well, but unfortunately, meaning well doesn’t guarantee effective ACT preparation. In fact, good intentions often pave the way to inefficient study plans, wasted money, and underwhelming results. In this article, we share “The Top 8 Mistakes Parents Make with ACT Prep.” Standardized test prep is not intuitive. The ACT is not school, […]
High school students hear a lot of advice. Some of it is helpful. Some of it is well-meaning but misinformed. One piece we hear far too often—from guidance counselors, no less—is this: “Start preparing for the SAT or ACT during the fall of junior year, and test in the spring.” To be blunt, this advice […]
What does it take to score a perfect 36 on the ACT? Some say it’s raw talent. Others think luck is involved, but the truth is that perfection isn’t accidental. Luck has nothing to do with it. Scoring a coveted 36 is the natural result of having razor-sharp test-taking mechanics and a mastery of the […]
| GRE Test Section | # of Questions | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Analytical Writing | 1 essay prompt | 30 minutes |
| Verbal Reasoning |
Section 1: 12 questions Section 2: 15 questions |
Section 1: 18 minutes Section 2: 23 minutes |
| Quantitative Reasoning |
Section 1: 12 questions Section 2: 15 questions |
Section 1: 21 minutes Section 2: 26 minutes |
| SAT Test Section | # of Questions | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Reading and Writing |
1st module: 27 questions 2nd module: 27 questions |
1st module: 32 minutes 2nd module: 32 minutes |
| Math |
1st module: 22 questions 2nd module: 22 questions |
1st module: 35 minutes 2nd module: 35 minutes |
Total Exam Time
2 hours, 14 minutes not counting breaks between sections
| ACT Test Section | # of Questions | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| English | 50 (40 Scored) | 35 minutes |
| Math | 45 (41 Scored) | 50 minutes |
| Reading | 36 (27 Scored) | 40 minutes |
| ACT Test Section | # of Questions | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Science (Optional) | 40 (34 Scored) | 40 minutes |
| Writing (Optional) | 1 Essay | 40 minutes |
