What is an Adaptive test?
In its effort to make the SAT more effective and accessible in addition to shorter, the College Board has created a stage adaptive test that adjusts according to a student’s performance. So, What is an adaptive test? Here is a quick rundown of how it will work. To make things easy, we’ll use the Math […]
The SAT is Going Digital!
The SAT is changing with the times and phasing out the traditional paper and pencil test we’ve all known and loved (feared? detested? relished?). This past spring (March 2023) the digital format was piloted at international testing sites only. In Fall 2023, the PSAT will be only offered in a digital format while the SAT […]
Accepted Calculators for ACT Tests
Calculators are allowed on the ACT, although there are few restrictions. While there are a number of accepted calculators the ACT tests, students are NOT allowed to use the following: Phones, tablets, or laptop/desktop computers Calculators that can connect to the internet Calculators with QWERTY format letter keys (with VERY SPECIFIC exceptions that most students […]
