BY KRISTEN MOON* Standardized testing can feel like one of the most overwhelming parts of the college process—but with the right strategy and timing, it doesn’t have to be. If you’re unsure which test ...

Here’s a secret most high scorers already know: practice tests aren’t just about drilling questions. In fact, ACT research shows that students who regularly use ACT practice questions and prep tools ...

Which ACT prep book is best in 2025? Throughout the United States, the ACT is among the primary standardized tests considered in college admissions. It contains four main subjects — English, Math, ...

The science section will now be optional on the ACT exam, and the exam duration will be decreased, the organizationannounced earlier this week. The writing section was made optional in 2005. Students ...

The length of the ACT college admissions test will be slashed for some test-takers as soon as next year, the exam company announced this week. The test will ask fewer questions and last up to an hour ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write on the human/political issues surrounding college admissions. Janet Godwin, CEO of ACT, recently announced changes to the ...

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 ...