The reading section of the SAT, which contains humanities-based, as well as history/social studies and science passages, is not strictly limited to written text. The SAT's reading passages sometimes ...

Rhetoric, or the study of the effective use of language, is one of several areas tested on the SAT reading section. Within this area, question types are divided into five sub-areas: word choice, point ...

The SAT Reading and Writing section can be a tough exam. Students can improve scores by understanding its structure. The Reading section tests comprehension and analysis. The Writing section focuses ...

When deciding whether to register for the ACT or SAT, high school students should choose the test that plays to their strengths. Understanding the differences between the ACT English section and the ...

Top colleges in the United States typically require either the SAT or ACT as part of their admissions process. These standardized tests serve as a measure of a student’s academic readiness for college ...

Are you smarter than a high-schooler? Well, when it comes to reading, that might not mean that much. Reading scores on the SAT hit an forty year low this year. Over 50 percent of test takers scored ...

With five years of experience as a writer and editor in the higher education and career development space, Ilana has a passion for creating accessible, relevant content that demystifies the higher-ed ...

Should your teenager take the SAT or ACT test? Typically, students pick the test that their friends are taking. On the East and West coasts, students prefer the SAT test. In the Midwest and Rocky ...

During the summer, many parents concerned about their child’s ascendance to college are providing them with support as they prepare for the upcoming SAT exams. I have been a strong advocate for ...