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Preparation and practice are key to scoring well on standardized tests. Whether you're testing for the first time, or you're hoping to improve your score, it's important to know about question types, test dates, practice methods, and more.
Sentence Completion Questions on the SAT
Sentence completion questions can be very easy for some students, although other students struggle with them. Many students who do well on sentence completions use the same system: they attempt to guess the correct words before looking at the list of possible answers.
Advanced Placement Information
Are you considering Advanced Placement courses? Have you heard of AP but you think you're out of luck because your high school doesn't participate? Read this list of ten common questions to find some answers about Advanced Placement.
PSAT Study Guides
Prepare for the PSAT and improve your chances for high scores and a chance at the Nation Merit Scholarship with a PSAT study guide.
ACT Test Information
The ACT test is a popular college entrance, exam, and it is accepted by more four-year colleges than any other test. Find out if this test is right for you.
The SAT Test--Is the SAT Test Fair?
SAT test scores are a major factor in determining admission to many colleges. However, there is a growing debate over the test's fairness and its ability to serve as a predictor of college success.
Avoiding Test Stress
It's test day and you've filled your brain with all the practice questions and techniques you could find. You've prepared your brain, but have you prepared your body? Use these tips to battle test-day jitters.
Free Practice Tests Online
Practice makes perfect! Or at least, practice can improve your score. Try taking the SAT and the ACT and see which suits your skills and personality.
College Board Practice Questions
Try these test questions, straight from the College Board. Learn more about the writing requirement.
SAT Drills in Math and Vocabulary
Test your Vocabulary and Math skills with drills and practice questions.
ACT and SAT Practice Tests
You will need a user ID and password here, but you'll benefit from using these practice tests.
AP and IB Information
This article prvides an overview of the structure and focus of the AP and IB tests and programs.
AP History Test Tips
The AP US History exam is one of the most popular Advanced Placement exams administered by the College Board.

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