Testing Tips

5 Quick Tips for Avoiding Careless Mistakes on ACT or SAT Test Day

5 Quick Tips for Avoiding Careless Mistakes on ACT or SAT Test Day

You’ve been studying super hard for the ACT or SAT — don’t lose fuel now. Here are some tips from Jamie to avoid any careless mistakes on the day of your test!

Books to Read: How to Be a High School Superstar

Books to Read: How to Be a High School Superstar

Here’s a book that Matt recommends to anyone who feels that the only way to succeed is to be either (a) a natural-born genius or (b) a stressed-out zombie. In other words, a book to every high school student ever.

LogicPrep in Real Simple: 5 Tips to Help Your Child With Test Anxiety

LogicPrep in Real Simple: 5 Tips to Help Your Child With Test Anxiety

Everyone has test-day jitters. Former Vassar admissions officer and current LogicPrep college consultant Eli spoke with Real Simple reporter Laura Asmundsson about some ways parents can help their children with test anxiety. 

The ACT Math Shortlist

The ACT Math Shortlist

The Math section of the ACT covers a wide range of topics, from basic arithmetic and pre-algebra to logarithms, imaginary numbers, and advanced Algebra II. Here is a shortlist of topics to start with for those of you who don’t quite know where to start!

Top 5 Tips for ACT English

Top 5 Tips for ACT English

Though nothing can replace consistent and focused studying over extended periods of time, Ryan has a short list of tips that you can use to remind yourself of all the work you’ve accomplished on the English section before you head into the real ACT.

Stop Second Guessing

Stop Second Guessing

There are different schools of thought on whether it serves to second guess multiple choice answers on standardized tests. Each of us has our own rhythm, our own approach, and our own insecurities when it comes to taking these tests - learn more about Bits’s!

Reminder About Extended Time Practice Testing

Reminder About Extended Time Practice Testing

We're glad to see so many of our students taking advantage of practice testing opportunities, and are writing with a reminder about testing accommodations. If, due to your accommodations, you need to work in a separate room when you take a practice test, please ensure you come on a Saturday rather than a Sunday!

Our Thoughts on the December ACT

Our Thoughts on the December ACT

As we approach the December ACT test date, we thought it might be helpful to share with you some insight culled from our experiences over the years. The December ACT has always been a divisive test, for several reasons - learn how to better prepare for it!

Are You Losing Points on Your ACT or SAT?

Are You Losing Points on Your ACT or SAT?

LP has just launched a new system for grading practice tests using auto-scanning, just like the official ACT and SAT. Now that we are using a similar grading protocol to the official tests, it is making us wonder whether students sometimes miss out on points by not taking enough care with their bubbling. Here are some tips to make sure you don’t lose those points!