Hot Takes on the October 2025 ACT and What Moving Forward Looks Like

Something wonderful happened! One month ago, ACT, Inc. announced a partnership with the National Test Prep Association (NTPA – of which Woodlands Test Prep is a Founding Member, and I ... Read more

When Should I Start Test Prep?

by Susan Powers Uncategorized

The return of PSAT scores in November gets lots of families thinking about college admissions testing. Deciding on when to start taking the SAT or ACT is an individualized decision. ... Read more

Changes are coming to ACT!

by Susan Powers From the Author SAT vs. ACT Tests

Updated July 8, 2025 Just when you thought it was safe to go into the water, now that the Digital PSAT and SAT are old news, here comes ACT with ... Read more

SAT vs. ACT?

by Susan Powers SAT vs. ACT Tests

Check out our Guide to PSAT scores! Need to compare an ACT score? We can help you take one at home any time for free! Click here for all the ... Read more

Why You Should Only Take the ACT on Paper

by Susan Powers Uncategorized

Should You Take the ACT on Paper or Digital? Here’s What to Consider Revised November 19th, 2025 The ACT now offers a choice between paper and pencil and digital formats. ... Read more

Is the new enhanced ACT a better fit for me?

by Susan Powers From the Author SAT vs. ACT

Now that our team has immersed ourselves in all things enhanced ACT (taken the October ACT, gotten our scores back to calibrate our experiences, become an official ACT affiliate, and deeply analyzed ... Read more

Tutoring Team & the October 18th ACT

by Susan Powers From the Author Inspiration SAT vs. ACT

We believe in something simple: You deserve tutors who don’t just know the ACT — but can prove it. So our whole team takes the ACT regularly to stay sharp and to ... Read more

The Great Test Score Comeback: Many Colleges Are Reinstating Standardized Testing

by Susan Powers From the Author News Tests Uncategorized

Updated February 20, 2025 After a brief hiatus during the pandemic, many colleges are reinstating standardized test requirements for admissions, and the reason lies in a surprising twist: equity. Colleges ... Read more

How Much is a National Merit Scholarship Worth?

by Susan Powers Digital SAT From the Author Tests Uncategorized

Achieving National Merit Semifinalist status is a huge achievement for any student and makes any college application more attractive. Being a National Merit Semifinalist can also mean a ton of ... Read more

The Road to Becoming a National Merit Scholar

by Susan Powers Digital SAT From the Author Tests

What is “National Merit” and how do I enter? To enter, you must take the PSAT/NMSQT as a high school junior and either attend high school in the United States ... Read more

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