Should I Register for the SAT or ACT with the Essay or Without? This is the second most popular question we get asked, right behind "Should I take the ACT or SAT?" The good news for most students is that the essay section of these two tests is of little…
It’s that super special time of year again. Just yesterday, you were at Staples deciding between purple tie dye spiral-bound or classic black and white composition notebooks. It seems like you’ve only just memorized your class schedule, and now here you are, eating stale holiday candy and preparing for… MIDTERMS…
So you’re going to take the SAT: whether it’s your first time or your fifteenth, our top strategies will help give you an edge on your next sitting. These are just some of the little nuggets of wisdom that our tutors and teachers pass on to Carnegie Prep students. Our…
The style of questions offered on both the calculator and no calculator sections of the SAT Math are, simply put, unlike most math questions you’ve seen in school. Interestingly, though, most students have actually moved beyond the type of math tested on these sections at least a year prior to taking…
Two sections, two tests, one set of strategies? That’s right — the SAT Writing and Language section and ACT English section are virtually the same test. So what does that mean? If you’re still undecided between the SAT and ACT, know that you can still use our proven strategies and be confident…
Why ACT Reading and Science together? Because these sections are extremely similar. In fact, thinking of the ACT Science section as a reading comprehension test is a great way for students to get in a good frame of mind before taking the exam. Both sections are all about moving very…
The ACT Math section is often the most challenging for students, as most of your score increases will come from sheer knowledge accumulation. In fact, in recent years the test has actually gotten harder, testing several more advanced topics than the SAT. That said, the simple questions are still very simple, and…
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Hey Carnegie Prep: I’ve heard that there is an extra, experimental section on the SAT exam. What is it, and how should I approach these questions? You are absolutely correct. As of 2019, the SAT now contains a 20 minute long “experimental” section for students who take the test with…
Hey Carnegie Prep, can you tell me more about the Biology E/M SAT Subject Test, and when should I consider taking it? The Biology E/M SAT Subject Test covers a high school biology curriculum, material that is generally done in freshman year of high school. It is one of the most popular…
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