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  • ACT 2025-2026 Test Dates and Guide!

    ACT 2025-2026 Test Dates and Guide!

    HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE ACT

    If you’re wondering how to register for the ACT, go to the official ACT website linked here.

    2025-2026 ACT TEST DATES AND DEADLINES

    The ACT is offered seven times a year and occurs on a Saturday. As with the SAT, ACT test dates are clustered more closely together in the fall, and spread out in the spring in order to allow seniors a greater chance of attaining a higher score as college applications are due. See below for 2025-2026 ACT test dates, and regular and late registration deadlines, so that you can answer the question “when can I take the ACT?” and “when can I register for the ACT?”:

    ACT TEST DATE REGULAR REGISTRATION DEADLINE LATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE LATE FEE APPLIES STANDBY DEADLINE PHOTO UPLOAD DEADLINE
    July 12, 2025 June 6, 2025 June 25, 2025 July 4, 2025
    September 6, 2025 August 1, 2025 August 19, 2025 August 29, 2025
    October 18, 2025 September 12, 2025 September 30, 2025 October 10, 2025
    December 13, 2025 November 7, 2025 November 24, 2025 December 5, 2025
    February 14, 2026 January 9, 2026 January 23, 2026 February 6, 2026
    April 11, 2026 March 6, 2026 March 24, 2026 April 3, 2026
    June 13, 2026 May 8, 2026 May 29, 2026 June 5, 2026
    July 11, 2026 June 5, 2026 June 24, 2026 July 3, 2026

    2025-2026 ACT SCORE RELEASE DATES

    ACT DATE ESTIMATED SCORE RELEASE DATE
    July 12, 2025 July 22 – September 5
    September 6, 2025 September 16 – October 31
    October 18, 2025 October 28 – December 12
    December 13, 2025 December 23 – February 6
    February 14, 2026 February 24 – April 10
    April 11, 2026 April 21 – June 5
    June 13, 2026 June 23 – August 7
    July 11, 2026 July 21 – September 4

    PREPMEDIANS GUIDE TO CHOOSING YOUR BEST 2025-2026 TEST DATE

    Deadlines for college applications and scholarships

    The first thing you should consider when deciding when to take the ACT is your college admission deadline schedule. Ideally, you will have taken the ACT at least once during your junior year of high school before entering senior year fall; starting the test prep process during senior fall is incredibly stressful, as you will want to focus on your grades and college essays.

    “When should I take the ACT?”

    If you’re a senior, aim to take the September 6th or the October 18th ACT and then be done with testing. Many colleges will have cutoffs for how late you can take the ACT, so you’ll want to check your colleges’ admissions websites to see if you can send in the score from the December 13th test.

    If you’re a junior, aim to take the December 13th ACT as your first test and then the February 14th and April 11th tests as your retakes. You’ll likely take the PSAT or PACT in October of your junior year and you should use the results from your PSAT/PACT to study more effectively for your December ACT. Keep retaking the tests as many times as makes sense: If you think you’ve hit your max score, then you can stop retesting (and focus on other aspects of your college application like your essays), but if you have waivers or can easily afford to pay for more tests, and you think you can significantly improve (i.e. increase 10+ percentile points), then keep retesting. You might find that you want to take a break over the summer after junior year and try one last time in the beginning of senior year too.

    If you’re a sophomore or younger, you don’t need to take any of these tests! The best thing you can do right now is follow us on social media (TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube) or use one of our Courses to CRUSH your current math/English class. Every course is taught through sketch comedy videos! We have every math class from Pre-Algebra to Precalculus. Finally, make sure you are reading as much as you can: newspapers, Wikipedia articles, the backs of cereal boxes, whatever. Read!

    “How should I study for the ACT?”

    Regardless of what grade you are in, the best way to improve your ACT score is by getting a subscription to Prepmedians.com, where the BEST SAT/ACT Prep is taught through sketch comedy videos.

    We have helped thousands of students claim their dream scores (and you can hear from them here).

    You can also find the best lesson plan for your upcoming test date here. Go claim your dream score!

  • Prepmedians Reviews

    Prepmedians Reviews

    Prepmedians Reviews

    Are you searching for Prepmedians Reviews to answer the question “Is Prepmedians worth it?” We’ve got you covered!

    We pride ourselves in our amazing Prepsters who have not only CRUSHED their SATs/ACTs but also fallen in love with learning. They have discovered how capable they truly are. They will carry this confidence into all that they will accomplish in their incredible lives.

    Below, check out real Prepmedians reviews from Prepsters!

    Be sure to watch the videos linked below each Prepster! Prepmedians is the only test prep company on the market with actual video reviews from students, so check them out!

    Then, claim your dream SAT/ACT score here!

    Prepmedians ACT Reviews

    Casey Simpson (increased 25 percentile points on the ACT, scored 34 on the ACT, 36 on ACT Reading)

    Screen Shot 2024-03-04 at 4.32.03 PM   “Prepmedians helped me so much prepare for the ACT and eventually get a 34 on it. Reading was my worst section originally. But after practice, it became the section I got a 36 on. Thank you, Prepmedians!”    
    5 stars        

    Note: Although you may recognize Casey as a famous actor from Nickelodeon’s Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn, he is NOT acting here! He truly used Prepmedians to CRUSH his ACT, and now he is enrolled at Duke University. He enthusiastically volunteered to make this video review for us and was not paid for doing so.

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    Casey’s Prepmedians Review:

    “What do you call a kid who goes from a 74th-percentile ACT score to a 99th-percentile ACT score? A Prepster!

    Prepmedians helped me so much prepare for the ACT and eventually get a 34 on it. Reading was my worst section originally. But after practice, it became the section I got a 36 on. Thank you, Prepmedians!

    If you want to prepare for the ACT or SAT, want to crush the test, and want to watch some funny videos too, then Prepmedians is a great, great resource for you to use.

    And that is a Fire Fact.”

    Emma (increased 5 points on the ACT, scored 34)

    emma   “Luckily on test day, my score, which was stuck at a 29, was able to improve to a 34, and that was thanks to Prepmedians.”    
    5 stars        

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    Emma’s Prepmedians Review:

    “When I started studying for the ACT, my score was staying stuck at a 29. I tried book after book, and nothing was helping to improve my score.

    However, I found Prepmedians on TikTok, and I decided to give it a shot. I found that their videos were fun and enjoyable to watch, and studying became so much easier because I enjoyed doing it.

    Luckily on test day, my score, which was stuck at a 29, was able to improve to a 34, and that was thanks to Prepmedians.”

    Twainia (increased 10 points on the ACT English)

    twainia   “Prepmedians truly helped me improve my ACT English score by 10 points from a 16 to a 26!”    
    5 stars        

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    Twainia’s Prepmedians Review:

    “Prepmedians truly helped me improve my ACT English score by 10 points from a 16 to a 26!

    I used Prepmedians to finally understand content that I did not understand before. There were many grammar rules that they went over that I never really understood in school, especially as an immigrant, but now I finally understand.

    While watching the videos, unlike school, I was actually willing to watch without feeling tired because they have truly hilarious and great videos. I really felt warm watching the videos too because I truly felt like there were people who supported me through a screen. One more thing: “Believe in yourself because I certainly do.”

    Connor (increased 3 points on the ACT, scored 35)

    Connor 35   “I 100% recommend Prepmedians. My ACT score has increased from a 32 to a 35 in fewer than 4 weeks through the skill-building videos and practice questions!”    
    5 stars        

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    Connor’s Prepmedians Review:

    “I 100% recommend Prepmedians. My ACT score has increased from a 32 to a 35 in fewer than 4 weeks through the skill-building videos and practice questions!

    Prepmedians has made learning fun and extremely effective.”

    Ruchita (increased 9 points on the ACT English, scored 33)

    ruchita   “Prepmedians is simply the best test preparation company! They’ve helped me increase my score by 9 points on the ACT English section!”    
    5 stars        

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    Ruchita’s Prepmedians Review:

    “Prepmedians is simply the best test preparation company! They’ve helped me increase my score by 9 points on the ACT English section!

    My score went from a 24 to a 33 after two weeks of using Prepmedians daily! I was beyond excited to see a huge amount of growth all because of the awesome Prepmedians.com’s brilliant platform.

    I’m more than grateful to have them as a part of my high school journey. They will always hold a special place in my heart. Prepmedians are my superheroes!”

    Other ACT Prepsters!

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    act vaishnavi act 30 to 32 act night before

    Prepmedians SAT Reviews

    Sarah (scored a 1580)

    sarah   “I scored a 1580 on the SAT because I used Prepmedians!”    
    5 stars        

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    Sarah’s Prepmedians Review:

    “I scored a 1580 on the SAT because I used Prepmedians!

    My Prepmedians lesson plan showed me exactly what I had to accomplish each week, so I could focus my mental energy on learning and building test-taking confidence.

    The videos are not only fun to watch but they’re also educational!

    Plus, the customer service is so fast and helpful.

    I’ve got nothing but the warmest of feelings towards Prepmedians given all that they’ve done for me.

    Thank you, thank you, thank you.“

    Alyssa (increased 350 points on the SAT, scored a 1450)

    alyssa   “My SAT score went up 350 points! It went from an 1100 to a 1450, which is insane to me!”    
    5 stars        

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    Alyssa’s Prepmedians Review:

    “My SAT score went up 350 points! It went from an 1100 to a 1450, which is insane to me!

    Prepmedians has saved my SAT score.

    They present the information in such a logical and clear way. It really makes sense in my brain.

    Plus it’s entertaining.

    I am eternally grateful. They are incredible!”

    Abrahim (increased 220 points on the SAT, scored 1490)

    Abrahim   “Using Prepmedians for a single month, I saw an increase of more than 200 points on my SAT score, and I scored a 1490 on the August 27th SAT exam.”    
    5 stars        

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    Abrahim’s Prepmedians Review:

    “Using Prepmedians for a single month, I saw an increase of more than 200 points on my SAT score, and I scored a 1490 on the August 27th SAT exam.

    Over the past year or so, I’ve gone through SAT practice books, and I’ve answered hundreds of SAT practice questions, but none of these materials helped me get the really difficult concepts to really stick.

    One day I came across Prepmedians on my ForYouPage, and I decided to check it out. Prepmedians not only presents all the difficult topics that I couldn’t understand but they also have a comedic aspect in their videos and in their explanations that helps me make connections during the test like, for example, an acronym or a joke.

    I think getting Prepmedians was probably one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.”

    John (increased 250 points on the SAT)

    john   “Prepmedians covers 100% of what’s on the SAT, which helped me boost my SAT score by 250 points”    
    5 stars        

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    John’s Prepmedians Review:

    “Who needs to cheat on the SAT when there’s Prepmedians? Prepmedians covers 100% of what’s on the SAT, which helped me boost my SAT score by 250 points! It helped a lot, especially with grammar. Prepmedians “

    Kevin (increased 110 points on the SAT, scored a 1460)

    Kevin   “Prepmedians’ tips and strategies not only helped my score a lot but also gave me the confidence I needed to score a 1460.”    
    5 stars        

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    Kevin’s Prepmedians Review:

    “Going into the SAT, I wasn’t sure how it would go. But as soon as I got to the Reading and Writing section, I felt more confident because of Prepmedians.

    Prepmedians’ tips and strategies not only helped my score a lot but also gave me the confidence I needed to score a 1460.

    What sets them apart from other organizations is the fact that you actually enjoy your time studying for the SAT with them.”

    Other SAT Prepsters!

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    sat james biser sat tanish patel sat maya

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  • Tips and Tricks for Each ACT Section

    Tips and Tricks for Each ACT Section

    ACT English Tips

    1: Choose the Most Concise Answer

    ACT English questions tend to test grammar rules and sentence structure in the most straightforward, logical way. So try to find the choice that provides all of the necessary information for the sentence to make grammatical sense…and nothing extra. The main goal of this is for the sentence to be clear and concise while being grammatically correct! One of our Prepmedians videos One KISS Is All It Takes covers this exact rule in more detail!

    2: Be Careful With “No Change” Answers

    Almost all the grammar questions have the option of “No Change.” This is a dangerous choice because if you aren’t aware of more obscure grammar rules, you might be tempted to choose it even when the sentence can be fixed. It is really important to double-check all other answers before settling on “No Change” as the correct choice. The best way to check all the options is to read the sentence with each option and decide. But “No Change” really is the correct answer around ~25% of the time, so don’t second-guess yourself if you are sure there isn’t an error. There are more strategies that can be found at prepmedians.com

    ACT Math Tips

    3: Pay Attention to Diagrams

    A lot of math questions tend to be accompanied with diagrams. It’s important to pay attention to these figures, as they tend to summarize all the details of the question while giving clues about which answer choices are the most logical. If a problem asks you to figure out an angle, for example, and some of the choices are acute while others are obtuse, you will be able to eliminate at least a couple of these answers just by looking at the diagram because they are drawn to scale (unless otherwise noted). If an answer is not supported by the diagram, it’s usually safe to cross it out. Even when diagrams are not part of the questions, you will be able to draw diagrams by yourself based on the details.

    4: Plug In Answers and Numbers

    If a question asks you to solve for x, simply plug each answer choice back into the original equation and see which one works. This will tell you which answer choice is the correct one without having to really solve the problem!
    For numbers, you’ll choose random numbers to plug into algebraic variables. This strategy lets you analyze the problem using real numbers instead of unknowns, and works best for questions with multiple variables. This could be useful when you are looking at the range of a function or inequalities.

    When solving really obvious questions, these strategies might slow you down instead of helping. So make sure you don’t waste your time using this strategy in questions you already know the answer for!

    ACT Reading Tips

    5: Start With Your Strengths

    The ACT Reading section is always structured the same way with four topic areas in the same order. Each topic corresponds to a passage or pair of passages.
    – Prose fiction/literary narrative
    – Social science
    – Humanities
    – Natural science

    If you have already taken practice tests and know the order of efficiency within the topics, start by reading the passage that correspond to the topic area in which you are most comfortable. The main purpose of this is to start with the topic you are able to read fast and analyze so you are not giving yourself a chance to get questions for that passage wrong. This way, you can get the questions that are easiest for you out of the way first and won’t risk running out of time before you have a chance to answer others.

    6: Skim Passages

    For some students, it might be manageable to read passages normally and still have enough time to finish the section, but you have to be a really quick and thorough reader in order to pull this off. The best strategy for most people is to skim the passages instead. In order to skim effectively, read the introduction and conclusion paragraphs as well as the first and last sentences of every body paragraph. This will give you a good overview of the main ideas and allow you to answer most questions. When you get to detail questions, you can then reread specific parts of the passage if necessary.

    ACT Science Tips

    7: Do the Conflicting Viewpoints Section Last

    The conflicting viewpoints passage on ACT Science is usually the most time consuming for students. In case you’re not familiar with it, this part of the section asks you to read two or three passages that detail different viewpoints on a scientific issue. You’ll then answer questions about these viewpoints and how they relate to one another. Since this is more reading-intensive and can eat up a lot of time, it’s best to save this part for last so that you don’t end up missing other questions in the section that will be quicker and easier for you to answer.

    8: Rely On Visuals

    The ACT Science section has a lot of unfamiliar terminology and facts that make it seem overwhelming. The best way to attack those passages is to ignore the unfamiliar terms and go straight for the graphs, which should provide enough information for you to answer the majority of the questions you’re faced with. Most of the information you’re given is just extra stuff thrown in there to make this section seem more difficult than it really is. In reality, the science section is more about logical reasoning and data interpretation than it is about actually knowing any science. As long as you can read the graphs, you’ll be fine!

    Find out more detailed tips and strategies that can be used to excel in the test at Prepmedians

  • Test Prep During Holidays

    Test Prep During Holidays

    You know what they say – it’s the most wonderful time of the year!

    Whether you’re full of holiday cheer or feeling a bit Grinchy, there’s no denying that November and December are always busy. There’s family, travel, shopping, feasting, and festivities all competing for a finite amount of focus and attention. It is in these moments that it can be easy for you to take their eyes off the ball when it comes to keeping pace with test prep goals.

    Sure, distractions will abound this holiday season (just like any other year). That said, by planning, setting realistic expectations, and making smart choices you can ensure that you still work towards improved scores this winter and spring.

    Schedule

    The schedule is one of the most important test prep tools there is. No matter the time of year, test day looms large as the ultimate target for the entire test prep experience. Regardless of the season, it is less stressful to plan for conflicts ahead of time than scramble to make up for lost time.
    While the holiday times are meant to be with family and enjoy the time, it is also a really great time to prepare for the SAT or ACT. It is the time with no school homework or stress. So make a schedule to separate your test prep and family time to make the best out of your free time. A planned schedule would allow you to be ready for the upcoming test while also giving you the time to spend some quality time with family.

    Plan Ahead

    If you know you are usually visiting families or on vacation during the holidays, plan out what your game plan is for your test. It is not necessary that you have to study even if you are travelling. But planning out how you are going to make up for the time lost would save you a ton of stress later on. Prepmedians.com is a useful website that would help you through the test prep process without requiring you to be present for tutoring or carry a ton of prep books. You can access these lessons from anywhere, allowing you to be entertained and ready for the upcoming test without any commitment!

    Be Realistic

    It is not necessary that you have to cram everything you need to know for the test. Few weeks of break is not the only time for you to prep for the test. Don’t stress yourself into studying for the test by taking away your time with your family or a vacation. Keep in mind, you can prepare for tests without sacrificing time with your family if you just plan ahead.

  • Need to Know Math Formulas for ACT

    Need to Know Math Formulas for ACT

    Pre-Algebra / Elementary Algebra

    1. Average = Sum of values / Number of values

    Used to calculate the mean value of a given set of numbers.
    For example: (10 + 12 + 14 + 16) / 4 = 13

    2. Probability = Target outcomes / Total outcomes

    Used to calculate the chances of something occurring from a set of possible outcomes.
    For example: A jar contains five blue marbles, five red marbles, and ten white marbles. What is the probability of picking a red marble at random?
    5 / 20 = .25 or 25%

    3. Quadratic Formula:

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    Used for determining the x-intercepts of a quadratic (parabolic) equation.

    Intermediate Algebra / Coordinate Geometry

    4. Distance Formula:

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    Used to calculate the distance between two points on a coordinate plane.
    For example: Find the distance between points (6, 6) and (2, 3)
    d=√(6 – 2)² + (6 – 3)²
    d=√(4)² + (3)²
    d=√16 + 3
    d=√25
    d = 5

    5. Slope Formula: Slope =

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    Used to calculate the slope (angle) of a line that connects two points on a plane.
    For example: Coordinates = (-2, -1) (4, 3)
    s = 3 – (-1) / 4 – (-2)
    s = 4 / 6
    s = 2 / 3

    6. Slope Intercept: y=mx+b

    Formula that defines a line on a plane, given a known slope and y-intercept.
    For example: Slope = 2, Intercept point (0,3)
    y = 2x+3

    7. Midpoint Formula:

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    Used to calculate the midpoint between two points on a plane.
    For example: Find the midpoint between (-1, 2) and (3, -6)
    (-1 + 3) / 2, (2 + -6) / 2
    2 / 2, -4 / 2
    Midpoint (1, -2)

    Plane Geometry

    8. Area of Triangle: area = (1/2) (base) (height)

    Used to calculate the total area within a triangle based on the lengths of the sides.
    For example: Base = 5, Height = 8
    a = 1/2 (5)(8)
    a = 1/2 (40)
    a = 20

    9. Pythagorean Theorem: a²+b²=c²

    Used to calculate the length of an unknown side of a right triangle, given two sides are known.
    For example: a = 3, b = 4
    c² = 3² + 4²
    c² = 9 + 16
    c² = 25
    c = √25
    c = 5

    10. Area of Rectangle: area = length x width

    Used to calculate the total area within a rectangle shape.
    For example: length = 5, width = 2
    a = 5 x 2
    a = 10

    11. Area of Parallelogram: area = base x height

    Used to calculate the total area within a parallelogram.
    For example: base = 6, height = 12
    a = 6 x 12
    a = 72

    12. Area of Circle: π * r²

    Used to calculate the total area within a circle.
    For example: radius = 4
    a = π x 4²
    a = π x 16
    a = 50.24

    13. Circumference of Circle: circumference = 2π * r

    Used to calculate the length of the outline of a circle.
    For example: radius = 7
    c = 2π x 7
    c = 43.98

    Trigonometry

    14. Sine (SOH): Sine = opposite / hypotenuse

    For example: opposite = 2.8, hypotenuse = 4.9
    s = 2.8 / 4.9
    s = 0.57

    15. Cosine (CAH): Cosine = adjacent / hypotenuse

    For example: adjacent = 11, hypotenuse = 13
    c = 11 / 13
    c = 0.85

    16. Tangent (TOA): Tangent = opposite / adjacent

    For example: opposite = 15, adjacent = 8
    t = 15 / 8
    t = 1.87

  • Key to Studying Successfully

    Key to Studying Successfully

    Get Rid of Distractions

    Studying can’t be accomplished if there are distractions around you. I suggest unplugging and finding a workspace where you can concentrate. Turn off your phone or set it aside in order to avoid picking it up and losing valuable study time. If you need the internet for research, try using apps like Anti-Social and FocusWriter to keep you from logging on to social media. It seems impossible to go without checking Instagram or Twitter every 10 minutes, but knowing the math formulas during your test is worth it!

    Don’t Wait Till the Last Minute

    You’ve heard this a million times, but it will save you from unnecessary stress in the long run. It’s not unusual for us to get busy and leave things until the last possible second, but studying in advance will ensure that you know the material better, you don’t cram too much all at once, and you won’t have a heart attack looking at how much you put off before your test.

    Use All Your Resources

    There are millions of study materials available that enough students don’t take advantage of. There are a lot of practice tests available to make yourself familiar and comfortable before the tests. Prepmedians is an entertaining and engaging platform that provides you with condensed review in the form of music and sketch comedy! This way you would not need to distract yourself from studying and look up memes to have a quick laugh. Rather you can do both at the same time!

    Listen to Music

    There’s so much music out there that pairs well with any type of studying. Listen to upbeat music if you want to keep yourself awake enough to review notes, or maybe listen to calming classical music in order to focus on reading. Some common study grind songs are “Angels” by Khalid; “Doo Wop (That Thing)” by Lauryn Hill; “True Colors” by the Weeknd; “Sad!” By XXXTentacion; “Unknown Brother” by the Black Keys; “Beautiful Girls” by Sean Kingston; and “Sound & Color” by Alabama Shakes. Listening to any kind of song that you like would help you not get distracted while studying.

    Learning is Worth Laughing For!

    Studying has a reputation for being painfully dull, so do anything you can to make the experience more bearable. Study with a partner or ask someone to quiz you on the material. Try studying with snacks. Or try studying for 30-minute intervals then reward yourself with a 10-minute Netflix break!

  • Ways to Relieve Stress

    Ways to Relieve Stress

    We all know how stressful test prep can be. We have all been through it just thinking it is normal to be stressed during the process. While being stressed is nothing wrong, not handling it definitely is. You should find the key to the locked box called stress to help you be better prepared for tests in the short run and lead a healthy life in the long run.

    Meditate

    Meditation brings short-term stress relief as well as lasting stress management benefits. There are many different forms of meditation to try–each one is unique and brings its own appeal.You might develop a mantra that you repeat in your mind as you take slow deep breaths. Or, you might take a few minutes to practice mindfulness, which involves being in the moment. Simply pay attention to what you see, hear, taste, touch, and smell.

    Create Artwork

    Getting in touch with your creative side may have been easy for you during childhood, but if you’ve lost touch with your penchant for artwork, it’s not too late to pick it up again.
    If you aren’t into drawing or painting, consider coloring in a coloring book. Research consistently shows that coloring can have a meditative effect. Adult coloring books have risen in popularity and for good reason—coloring can be a great stress reliever. There are even a ton of apps where you can just color random pictures. While all this might seem too childish, you might unknowingly find yourself enjoying it.

    Make Time for Leisure Activities

    Leisure activities can be a wonderful way to relieve stress.Yet, many people feel as though their lives are too busy for hobbies, games, or extra fun. But building time for activities you enjoy into your schedule could be key to helping you feel your best. And when you feel better, you’ll perform better, which means leisure time may make your work time more efficient.
    Whether you find joy in caring for a garden, playing tennis for hours or you like making quilts, hobbies and leisure are key to living your best life.

    Practice Yoga

    Yoga combines physical movement, meditation, light exercise, and controlled breathing—all of which provide excellent stress relief. And while you’re likely to reap immediate benefits from a single yoga session, you’re likely to receive long-term benefits if you incorporate it into your life in a consistent way.
    There are a variety of apps like Breath2relax and Headspace that guide you through the process of yoga, saving you time of even stepping outside of your house to go to classes.

    Spend Time with Friends or Family… Even Your Dog Counts

    While this is not a new idea, it is true that just spending time with others takes your mind off of stressful things and lets you enjoy the present. Whether you go out with friends or just stay home with your family or take your dog out for a walk, just taking the time out and enjoying your surroundings will help you clear your head.

    Spending time with your family or friends would allow you to laugh and be happy. Laughter is a great stress reliever. Prepmedians provides you with the test prep videos that are entertaining and funny. It is meant for everyone to laugh while learning. Thus, Prepmedians is a way to relieve stress while learning!

  • ACT And SAT Score Conversion

    ACT And SAT Score Conversion

    SAT to ACT Conversion

    Many students are better at the SAT than they are at the ACT and vice-versa, so if you take both tests, you’ll need to perform an SAT to ACT conversion to determine which score to send to your colleges. This chart was made based on the data from both the ACT and the SAT (collegeboard). This will give you an idea of which test you are better at based on the score.

    ACT SAT SAT RANGE
    36 1590 1570-1600
    35 1540 1530-1560
    34 1500 1490-1520
    33 1460 1450-1480
    32 1430 1420-1440
    31 1400 1390-1410
    30 1370 1360-1380
    29 1340 1330-1350
    28 1310 1300-1320
    27 1280 1260-1290
    26 1240 1230-1250
    25 1210 1200-1220
    24 1180 1160-1190
    23 1140 1130-1150
    22 1110 1100-1120
    21 1080 1060-1090
    20 1040 1030-1050
    19 1010 990-1020
    18 970 960-980
    17 930 920-950
    16 890 880-910
    15 850 830-870
    14 800 780-820
    13 760 730-770
    12 710 690-720
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  • 5 Tips for Preparing for Standardized Tests

    5 Tips for Preparing for Standardized Tests

    Tip #1: Start Preparing Early

    How many times have you said “I’ll do it later” or “I can do it tomorrow?” How many times have you waited the night before to complete an assignment or study for a test? Procrastination is one of the deadliest detriments to our society, and it is something that plagues everyone, but when it comes to the SAT/ACT, it’s something that should be stamped out.

    Unfortunately, preparing for the SAT/ACT is painfully boring, unless you’re using an entertaining platform to prepare for the SAT/ACT like Prepmedians, but what sounds worse? Studying for 7 hours a week for 3 to 4 months (an hour a day) or cramming 40-50 hours the week before the test (around 6 hours a day)? If you’re anything like me, yo uwould rather only have to do 1 hour of prep a day. And say you do like cramming, do you really think you’re going to accomplish much on that 6th hour of doing practice problems? Starting early makes your studying time more efficient and makes the experience much more bearable.

    Tip #2: Plan Your Time

    Starting early is important, but it isn’t that effective without a plan. Why do you think schools often give out planners or centralize all due dates on an online platform? It’s easier to accomplish your goals when you are more organized and plan a schedule for yourself.

    Setting aside dedicated time blocks to studying prevents procrastination and forces you to accomplish the task written in that time block. This is even more helpful when you tell a parent, sibling, or friend about these time blocks because they can hold you accountable to following through with your plan. Organizing your time also allows you to have a focused attack on preparing for the SAT/ACT rather than just blindly studying or doing practice problems. For example, you should dedicate one week to studying math, one week to studying grammar, etc.

    Note: It’s important to organize your time in a flexible manner. If you’re strong in math, then it makes more sense to focus on studying the Reading section and vice versa. If you feel like you know the material well enough, then it makes more sense to focus on simulating the test and doing practice tests rather than doing practice problems. Prepmedians creates 20 minute modules (5 minuts of questions before a video, 5-10 minutes of video, and 5 minutes of questions after a video) so that you can plan what you want to do in a much easier way. For example, if you want to spend an houra day working on test prep, just complete 3 modules a day! Also, you can retry question sets as many times as you want and each time the order of the questions will be randomized.

    Tip #3: Take Practice Tests Under Test-like Conditions

    This may seem silly, but test day is stressful and puts you in a different mindset than just doing the test in the comfort of your house. Think of take-home tests: something every student loves and anxiously awaits. Obviously, they’re easier than regular tests because you can just look up the answers without any repercussions, but you’re also not under the pressure of a time clock or in the mindset that you have to know the answer to the question.

    When doing practice tests, you should sit in an actual desk, simulate breaks, turn your phone on silent and use a timer for each section. The more similar and realistic you can make your practice test environment to the actual test-taking environment, the better. This way you’ll be less thrown off at the actual pace of the test and be more confident when taking the test. You can access free SAT practice tests at khanacademy.com and you can access free ACT practice tests at act.org.

    Tip #4: Learn Your Strengths and Weaknesses

    Not everyone’s good at math. Not everyone’s good at Reading. Everyone has areas they struggle in, whether that be generally like math or specifically like grammar rules, but what separates the top scorers from the rest is how they approach their weaknesses. As mentioned earlier, dedicating more time on studying your weaknesses is important when preparing for the SAT/ACT, but it’s helpful during the test too. A common mistake while taking the SAT/ACT is that students spend too much time on certain questions and miss other questions they could have answered. Knowing your weaknesses eliminates this possibility since you’ll know to skip a question and come back to it later just by seeing what concept the question is testing. Prepmedians lets you track your progress on your own profile so that you can see which skills you need to improve upon by test day!

    Tip #5: Find a Test Prep for You

    There are thousands of test prep books available, plenty of online tutoring available and plenty of in-person tutoring available. Each has their pros and cons. Our recommendation is Prepmedians because it alleviates the pressure and painful boredom of preparing for standardized tests since we teach SAT/ACT material through sketch comedy and music. We make test prep more enjoyable and something to look forward to rather than an obligation. Yes, students ACTUALLY say they look forward to learning their SAT/ACT test prep with our platform! Believe it or not, test prep really can be fun.

    If you don’t feel prepared come test day, don’t panic! It’s not the end of the world. Remember, you can always retake the SAT/ACT, and there’s always superscoring for those who did well on one section but not on the whole test. Ignore the pressure. Look forward to how rewarding all your work and effort will be once the college process is done and how much fun the next 4 years at your dream school will be!

  • How to Look at Your ACT and SAT Score?

    How to Look at Your ACT and SAT Score?

    How are the SAT and ACT Scored?

    Before trying to interpret the scores, you need to understand how the scoring systems are for ACT and SAT. The SAT has two sections (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and Math), each of which is worth up to 800 points, so you would get a total score out of 1600.

    The ACT has four sections (English, Math, Reading, and Science), each section being scored out of raw scores of 36. Those scores are then averaged to get a final score out of 36.

    What is a Perfect Score?

    Don’t beat yourself up if you didn’t get a perfect score! Only about ~0.03% get a perfect score of 1600 on the SAT and about ~0.01% get a perfect score of 36 on the ACT. Our founder Kalyan Ray-Mazumder who wrote the curriculum for Prepmedians is one of the few people I know who got a perfect score on the test.

    The top tier American colleges like the Ivy-League schools are looking for scores above the 90th percentile. For the SAT, the 90th percentile score is approximately 1350 and for the ACT, the 90th percentile score is approximately 28.

    While a less than perfect score doesn’t dictate your chances with the top colleges and universities, a perfect score doesn’t determine your odds of getting in. There have been a lot of cases where students who have scored perfect scores, even multiple times, still were not able to get into some of the top tier schools. So, if the score you expected was not the score you got, don’t be disappointed.

    High SAT or ACT Score

    When interpreting SAT scores, realize that the average score of all SAT test-takers in 2018 was ~1050. Broken down into sections, that works out to 520 in math, 530 in reading and writing. Realize that getting a score above 1050 itself puts you above the 50th percentile. The average for ACT score falls between 21 and 22. Scoring above a 22 would mean that you have scored above the 50th percentile.

    While there is no one ideal score, you want to interpret the scores based on how selective the colleges in your list are. A 1200 or higher, along with other excellent application factors, should gain you admittance into many highly regarded American colleges. Depending on all the other factors of your application, an average score won’t keep you out of a good school.

    What’s the Worst Score?

    The low end for the SAT is a 400, and the lowest possible ACT score is 1.

    You have to work pretty hard to get a score that bad. Even if you don’t answer a single question, the companies that administer the tests are more likely to throw out your test, assuming an error was made, than to actually send it to any colleges.

    The question has been asked many times whether merely entering your name gets you the minimum SAT and ACT scores, and there seems to be no definitive answer.