this is especially for all my juniors out there who want to get their testing in before college apps start, but for underclassmen, if you have the time, definitely start studying now! itāll make your junior career so, so much easier.
the whole world of test prep is strange and competitive and overwhelming, and chances are that youāll hear at some point that you absolutely need a private tutor to do well on standardized testing; itās the only way! nope, nope, nope.
it might be nice, but itās entirely possible to do well with only the help of the internet (and maybe a prep book or two if you can spend a little money). i scored a 2300 on the sat, a 35 on the act, and two 800s and a 760 on my sat subject tests this way.
iām definitely not a genius, and i didnāt have any sort of outside help. you can do it too!! and i want to do whatever i can to make sure you get the scores you want on your tests, so iāve made a list of free resources.
(note: if you do choose to buy prep books, only go with those directly from the maker of the test ā i.e. college board and the act; official tests are definitely give you the most helpful and most accurate results when youāre studying).
college board official website
sat resources by @apbymichelleā
huge sat post by @university-boundā
khan academy (offers free, personalized prep for the new sat!!)
sat i test taking tips and techniques
sat study plan by @doctortatertotā
silverturtleās guide to sat and admissions success
stevieās guide to the sats by @korean-fashionā
the best sat prep websites (prepscholarās blog is a goldmine in general)
the 21 sat tips and tricks you must use
xiggiās sat prep advice
5 free sat apps worth downloading
act student official site
act study masterpost by @ib-deadā
act test help masterpost by @consultingstudentsā
act test tips and techniques
act tips, tricks, and strategies by @studyingstudentā
act tips, tricks, secrets, and experiences from a first-time 36-er
free act practice materials
free act test prep resources
last minute act prep tips
the best act prep websites
top 15 act tips to ace the test
15 act tips and tricks to improve your scores
college board official website
college board sat subject tests preparation booklet
how i aced my sat subject tests in a week by @studypeony
how to study for sat subject tests
sat subject test requirements and recommendations
shmoop sat subject test prep
studying for the math level 2 sat subject test by @collegemania
when should i take the sat subject tests? by @appsademia
3 questions to ask before taking sat subject tests
act, sat, sat ii, and ap testing dates 2015-16
@appsademiaās whole blog for sat and sat subject test tips
free sat & ap prep materials by @raincoffeebooksā
how to write a bomb ass essay by @intergalactic-ashkenaziā
number 2 free sat and act prep
official sat and sat subject tests practice tests
college/uni criteria masterpost
guide to choosing classes
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