The ACT gives you no formula sheet. Every formula you need — from the quadratic formula to the Law of Cosines — has to be in your head before you sit down. That’s a problem for a lot of students, and it’s exactly why we built the ACT Math Flashcards. 57 free cards. Every formula […]
By Brian Stewart, Barron’s SAT, ACT & PSAT Author & Perfect SAT/ACT Scorer The ACT Science section is now optional — and at most colleges, you are free to skip it. But a handful of schools do require it in specific contexts, and getting this wrong can cost you. This guide draws from official admissions […]
Most ACT study guides underestimate the test — especially its time pressure. This guide, built on how experienced tutors actually prepare students, walks you through every step: diagnosing your weaknesses, prioritizing your three core sections, deciding whether to add optional Science, managing pacing, and building the real skills the ACT rewards.
The ACT English section tests 50 questions in 35 minutes — and the vast majority of those questions come down to grammar. Not general writing ability, not vocabulary, not style preferences. Grammar rules. Specific, learnable, testable grammar rules. The good news? The ACT tests the same rules over and over. Students who learn the core […]