Since US students took the first digital SAT in spring of 2024, College Board has visibly tussled with the test difficulty and scoring. For example, the first four official practice tests in the Blue Book app were far too easy and off-base compared to what students actually saw in the testing room. Those practice [...]
Standardized college admissions exams allow students to use a calculator on the math portion—read on for ACT calculator tips and SAT calculator tips you can use on your upcoming test! ACT & SAT Calculator Policies The ACT and SAT both have strict calculator policies to ensure that every student has a fair experience taking the [...]
Preparing for any test as an ESL (English as a Second Language) student can be nerve-wracking, but when it’s a college entrance exam like the SAT, the stakes are even higher. That’s why it’s so important to know how to approach SAT prep for ESL students. It can be daunting to approach an academic [...]
If exam season is on your horizon, you may be wondering how to self-motivate for your study sessions—these test-taking motivation tips are sure to help! The Importance of Self-Motivation As described in a study comparing educational motivation between high schoolers and undergraduate students, “Meaningful learning is characterized by a student’s emotional involvement,” (Davidovitch & [...]
We’ve put together the following PSAT tips to help you prepare for this unique exam that helps you prepare for the SAT—and potentially earn scholarship money! The PSAT, more formally referred to as the Pre-SAT or the PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test), is a standardized test that students commonly take the first [...]
Parents and teachers who are concerned with how to motivate students for standardized tests feel the truth behind the old cliché: “you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.” So, how can you convince your students that it’s worth their time and energy to prepare strategically for standardized tests? [...]
The best way to prepare for any standardized test’s reading section is to read often—these books to read for SAT and ACT prep will help you improve the vocabulary and reading comprehension skills you’ll be tested on! While the SAT and ACT approach ELA questions in different ways, they both assess students’ reading comprehension, [...]
All too frequently, high school teachers who don’t have test prep experience find themselves suddenly tasked with teaching a standardized test prep course. This can be intimidating and overwhelming, especially if it’s been a while since you had to take the ACT or SAT. Taking into consideration the position of these teachers, Piqosity wanted [...]
For success on the SAT, students need to know what to expect on the math section and prepare accordingly. We’re taking a closer look at the structure of the Digital SAT Math test and an exhaustive breakdown of content and skills tested in the math section of the SAT. The SAT Math Test Students [...]
For success on the SAT, students need to know what to expect on the ELA section and prepare accordingly. In this article, we're taking a closer look at the structure of the Digital SAT Reading and Writing test and identifying the subjects and skills it tests students on. The Digital SAT Reading and Writing [...]
Blog
ISEE Prep Guide
How to Teach the ISEE
ACT Answer Explanations
ACT Strategies
Piqosity is neither affiliated with nor endorsed by ACTⓇ, SATⓇ, ISEEⓇ, SSATⓇ, or any other standardized test publisher.
© 2026 Piqosity Corporation
2429 Bartlett St., Houston, TX 77098
+1-888-484-3141
