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The Strategic Decision: Should Your Student Take the Optional ACT Science Section?
At On the Rise Education, we have analyzed official statements from the ACT, policies from selective universities, and research on student outcomes. Here is our authoritative guidance to help your family navigate the Enhanced ACT
Becky Koss
Nov 164 min read


Best SAT Retake Strategy: Superscoring & Smart Prep Tips
Superscoring means colleges accept the highest section scores across multiple test dates. So if your student scores higher in Math on one date and higher in Reading and Writing on another, the school will combine those top scores into a new, stronger composite.
Becky Koss
Jul 162 min read


SAT Transition Words Can Be Confusing
Here’s a very real consequence of all these euphemisms: when a student sees the SAT transition word “consequently” on the test, they think it means something other than the actual definition, and if the sentence doesn’t require “something bad,” they’ll choose another (potentially wrong) answer.
Becky Koss
Apr 173 min read


Intro to Desmos Tricks for the SAT
With all the features offered through the Desmos calculator, it can be easy to become overwhelmed. Do not fear! Our team of the best SAT test-prep tutors can help!
On The Rise Education
Apr 172 min read


Best SAT Test Prep: Boost Your Score with On the Rise Education's Vocab Sets
The Vocabulady has put together some Quizlet sets to help you out. I'm not going to lie. It's A LOT. These four vocabulary programs contain over a thousand words taken from the Bluebook practice tests that you should know.
Becky Koss
Apr 173 min read
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