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Top North Carolina High Schools by ACT Scores
In the 2020 graduating class, 108,350 North Carolina students took the ACT; their mean composite score was an 18.8 out of a possible 36. For comparison, 2019’s graduating class had about 2,000 more students and scored slightly higher, with a mean composite of 19.0. [...]
ACT Math Strategies & Tips
Taking the ACT Math test can feel daunting: you have only 60 minutes to answer 60 questions, so it’s a good idea to be armed with some ACT Math strategies! If you’re wondering, “How can I improve my Math ACT score?” or “What math [...]
QuestBridge College Match Scholarships
Are you a high school student who dreams of free college? With a QuestBridge scholarship, that dream could become a reality! In our 17 years of college counseling, we have found the QuestBridge National College Match to be one of the best programs for [...]
How to Improve Your ACT Reading Score
If you’ve taken the ACT Reading section before and are planning to take it again, you’re likely looking for ACT Reading strategies that will show you how to improve your ACT Reading score. You are also likely aware of just how tricky the ACT [...]
ACT Grammar Practice
If you’ve taken the ACT English section before and are planning to take it again, it's wise to use some of your study time for ACT Grammar practice. Practicing the Grammar and Rhetoric skills that appear on the ACT English [...]