You can definitely utilize technology to help you through the standardized test prep process - it’ll literally be at your fingertips during any down time that you may have. The first question we usually get is whether a student should take the ACT or the SAT. The best way to check this is to go through several questions of each section of both exams so that the student can get a feel for which they prefer. Most people can easily come to a conclusion on which exam "speaks to them" more. Then, I'd go all in! After all, study for 2 exams?? In some cases we may suggest a swap to the other exam if the practice scores aren't quite matching the academic rigor achieved at school.
Generally, my first recommendation is go to to Khan Academy, they work directly with the college board on SAT test prep. However, there are tons of apps out there as well that are interactive and give you lots of opportunities to practice test questions. We've done a bit of sleuthing for you to weed out the apps that don't have much usage or are poorly put together. I'm an android, so these are all through the Google Play Store. Hopefully a few of these will work out for your needs.
Note of caution - apps are a great way to get breadth. However, once you spot a weakness, you'll need to drill down to really understand how to solve the problems that you're most commonly getting wrong. These apps sometimes do not allow for you to do that in the most productive way.
Generally, my first recommendation is go to to Khan Academy, they work directly with the college board on SAT test prep. However, there are tons of apps out there as well that are interactive and give you lots of opportunities to practice test questions. We've done a bit of sleuthing for you to weed out the apps that don't have much usage or are poorly put together. I'm an android, so these are all through the Google Play Store. Hopefully a few of these will work out for your needs.
Note of caution - apps are a great way to get breadth. However, once you spot a weakness, you'll need to drill down to really understand how to solve the problems that you're most commonly getting wrong. These apps sometimes do not allow for you to do that in the most productive way.
| In no particular order: ACT Practice Test 2018 (also has one for SAT) CoCo E-Learning 136 reviews, 4.5 stars In app purchases ACT Test Prep, Practice, and Flashcards (also has one for SAT) Magoosh 108 reviews, 4.5 stars ACT Up ScoreBeyond, Inc 407 reviews, 4.5 stars In app purchases SAT Up - New SAT Test Prep ScoreBeyond, Inc. 1531 reviews, 4.5 stars In app purchases Play2Prep: ACT SAT prep play3prep 3695 reviews, 4.1 stars In app purchases | ACT Prep: Practice Tests, Plashcards, Quizzes (also has one for SAT) Varsity Tutors LLC 161 reviews, 4.5 stars Vocabulary for SAT Praveen Yuva 441 reviews, 4.6 stars UWorld SAT & ACT UWorld, LLC 185 reviews, 4.5 stars Ready4 ACT (Prep4 ACT) Ready4 2303 reviews, 4.5 stars In app purchases Ready4 SAT (Prep4SAT) Ready4 13588 reviews, 4.5 stars In app purchases |
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