{"id":6225,"date":"2024-07-05T21:39:13","date_gmt":"2024-07-06T01:39:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationaltestprep.org\/?p=6225"},"modified":"2024-10-29T13:53:07","modified_gmt":"2024-10-29T17:53:07","slug":"benefits-of-taking-the-act-intro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationaltestprep.org\/benefits-of-taking-the-act-intro\/","title":{"rendered":"Advantages of Taking the ACT &#8211; Intro"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><em>\u201cShould my students take the ACT or the SAT?\u201d <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m asked this question several times a week by parents, and reasonably so. It\u2019s an honest question. Performing well on standardized tests can influence the trajectory of many opportunities for high school students. In my tutoring practice, we measure a cluster of variables to help determine which test is a better fit for students.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Processing Speed<\/li>\n<li>Practice Scores<\/li>\n<li>Verbal Memory<\/li>\n<li>Abstract Reasoning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>When the choice is left to students, I\u2019ve noticed many now gravitate towards the Digital SAT. This makes an odd sense. After all, the Digital SAT is new, digitally intuitive, and, most notably to students, a shorter test (2 hours and 14 minutes)<a href=\"#_ftn1\" name=\"_ftnref1\"><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/a> compared to its ACT counterpart (2 hours and 55 minutes).<a href=\"#_ftn2\" name=\"_ftnref2\"><sup>[2]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>TIR and Other Benefits of the ACT<\/h2>\n<p>One of the ACT&#8217;s greatest advantages is its Test Information Release (TIR) feature. This feature boasts a unique and industry-defining accomplishment. Aside from the LSAT, the ACT is the only test that gives students the exact copy of the test they took, with its accompanying questions and answers. In the 2024\u00a0-2025 test cycle, the ACT offers TIR tests roughly five times (see table below).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<table class=\" aligncenter\" width=\"609\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"150\"><strong>TIR Test Dates<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"459\"><strong>Availability<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"150\">April 2024<\/td>\n<td width=\"459\">Saturday and non-Saturday testing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"150\">June 2024*<\/td>\n<td width=\"459\">Saturday testing only<\/p>\n<p>*A special study is being conducted in June 2024. TIR service will not be available for the online test mode.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"150\">September 2024<\/td>\n<td width=\"459\">Saturday testing only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"150\">December 2024<\/td>\n<td width=\"459\">Saturday testing only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"150\">February 2025<\/td>\n<td width=\"459\">Saturday and non-Saturday testing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Adapted from the ACT website<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Due to the importance of this ACT advantage, we\u2019ll cover this feature extensively in a subsequent post. Additionally, we\u2019ll briefly touch on other advantages the ACT possesses.<\/p>\n<h2>How the ACT Helps Students<\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019ve written on the <a href=\"https:\/\/nationaltestprep.org\/how-standardized-testing-benefits-society\/\">societal benefits of standardized testing<\/a> previously. However, in addition to capitalizing on scholarship opportunities, scoring well on the ACT opens doors in higher education for students that would otherwise be closed.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3172 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/nationaltestprep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/collegewalk-300x228.jpg\" alt=\"kids walking to college \" width=\"300\" height=\"228\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Finally, many of the students we test prep tutors teach are fantastic literaries. They comprehend the nuts and bolts of grammar mechanics, can wax poetic or rein in their prose to be more laconic, and read and analyze text critically. The ACT provides these high school students a unique opportunity with the ACT Writing Section.<a href=\"#_ftn9\" name=\"_ftnref9\"><sup>[9]<\/sup><\/a> Yes, the ACT Writing Section is optional. But what if students wield their pen fluently or with more mastery than their calculator? A high ACT Writing score on their college applications may speak to their writing prowess.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>In the coming articles, we\u2019ll cover these topics on the ACT:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ACT TIR<\/li>\n<li>Education Benefits<\/li>\n<li>Scholarship Opportunities<\/li>\n<li>ACT Writing Section<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If that sounds relevant to you, please follow along. The NTPA blog also covers the state of test prep, best practices in education, and the success of NTPA members. If you\u2019re a student, you\u2019ll learn how to best leverage the benefits of the ACT in your test prep and college applications. As an educator, you\u2019ll discover insights you can use in advising your students. Stay tuned, and let us know in the comments what other test prep topics you\u2019d like the NTPA blog to cover.<\/p>\n<p>-Happy Testing<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"rounded alignleft wp-image-6064 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/nationaltestprep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MG-Blog-Bio-headshot-How-to-Sell-Aptitude-Testing-Part-1-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"Head shot of Marc Gray, aptitude testing expert and Director of education of Odyssey College Prep. Marc wears a gray suit jacket and a blue tie.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nationaltestprep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MG-Blog-Bio-headshot-How-to-Sell-Aptitude-Testing-Part-1-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/nationaltestprep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MG-Blog-Bio-headshot-How-to-Sell-Aptitude-Testing-Part-1.jpeg 189w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>About the Author<\/h2>\n<p>Marc Gray, owner of <a href=\"http:\/\/odysseycollegeprep.com\/\">Odyssey College Prep<\/a> and CEO of <a href=\"http:\/\/powerfulprep.com\/\">Powerful Prep<\/a>, streamlines college admissions with <a href=\"https:\/\/odysseycollegeprep.com\/what-is-an-aptitude-test\/\">advanced aptitude testing<\/a>. He guides students in creating unique passion projects for their applications. An active blogger, he writes on college admissions, test prep, and aptitude testing. As Chair of the NTPA\u2019s Blog Committee, he updates members on the latest in test prep and community news.<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-3153 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/nationaltestprep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BenSexton-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Ben sexton of Sexton Test Prep &amp; Tutoring \" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>Editor<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nationaltestprep.org\/directory\/sexton-test-prep-tutoring\/\">Ben Sexton<\/a>, owner of <a href=\"http:\/\/sextontestprep.com\/\">Sexton Test Prep &amp; Tutoring<\/a>, founded the company in 2005 in MetroWest Boston. His company offers SAT\/ACT, SSAT\/ISEE test prep, and academic tutoring for grades 5-12. Ben began tutoring in 2003 and expanded his business in 2012, now managing a team of 20 tutors and two managers. He holds degrees from Skidmore College and Boston College. Ben also serves on the NTPA Blog Committee. He enjoys boxing, strength training, and following Boston sports in his free time.<\/p>\n<h2>References<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"#_ftnref1\" name=\"_ftn1\"><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/a> The College Board. \u201cHow Long Does the SAT Take?\u201d <em>College Board Blog<\/em>, 8 February 2024, https:\/\/blog.collegeboard.org\/how-long-does-the-sat-take. Accessed 5 July 2024.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#_ftnref2\" name=\"_ftn2\"><sup>[2]<\/sup><\/a> ACT. \u201cWhat You Need to Know for Test Day.\u201d <em>ACT<\/em>, https:\/\/www.act.org\/content\/act\/en\/products-and-services\/the-act\/test-day.html. Accessed 5 July 2024.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#_ftnref3\" name=\"_ftn3\"><sup>[3]<\/sup><\/a> McGibbon, Mike. <em>Mathchops<\/em>, https:\/\/www.mathchops.com\/. Accessed 5 July 2024.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#_ftnref4\" name=\"_ftn4\"><sup>[4]<\/sup><\/a> MentoMind. <em>MentoMind<\/em>, https:\/\/mentomind.ai\/. Accessed 5 July 2024.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#_ftnref5\" name=\"_ftn5\"><sup>[5]<\/sup><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/nationaltestprep.org\/directory\/?wpbdp_view=search&amp;kw=kyle\">Terracciano, Kyle<\/a>. <em>No B.S. Prep: Increase your SAT\u00ae \/ PSAT\u00ae Score<\/em>, https:\/\/nobsprep.com\/. Accessed 5 July 2024.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#_ftnref6\" name=\"_ftn6\"><sup>[6]<\/sup><\/a> Seltzer, Neill. \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/nationaltestprep.org\/directory\/scoresmart\/\">ScoreSmart<\/a> | Digital SAT.\u201d <em>Score Smart<\/em>, https:\/\/score-smart.com\/digital-sat\/. Accessed 5 July 2024.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#_ftnref7\" name=\"_ftn7\"><sup>[7]<\/sup><\/a> Hanson, Brooke. \u201cSAT\u00ae Courses.\u201d <em>SupertutorTV<\/em>, Supertutor TV, <a href=\"https:\/\/supertutortv.com\/the-best-sat-prep-course-ever\/\">https:\/\/supertutortv.com\/the-best-sat-prep-course-ever\/<\/a>. Accessed 5 July 2024.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#_ftnref8\" name=\"_ftn8\"><sup>[8]<\/sup><\/a> Test Innovators. <em>Test Innovators | Prep for Success &#8211; Test Innovators<\/em>, 4 June 2024, https:\/\/testinnovators.com\/. Accessed 5 July 2024.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#_ftnref9\" name=\"_ftn9\"><sup>[9]<\/sup><\/a> ACT. \u201cWriting Test Prep.\u201d <em>ACT<\/em>, https:\/\/www.act.org\/content\/act\/en\/products-and-services\/the-act\/test-preparation\/writing-test-prep.html. Accessed 5 July 2024.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the ACT&#8217;s greatest advantages is its Test Information Release (TIR) feature. This feature boasts a unique and industry-defining accomplishment. Aside from the LSAT, the ACT is the only test that gives students the exact copy of the test they took, with its accompanying questions and answers. 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