College Entrance Exams

Everyone who wants to go to college has to take a college entrance exam. Whether you're taking the SAT or ACT, CliffsNotes has lots of resources to help you do well on the exam.

Analyzing the Essay Section of the SAT

ACT Test Site Rules: What Not to Do

Answering a Few Common Questions about the ACT

Choosing the Right College Entrance Exam: ACT or SAT?

The Conflicting Viewpoints Section on the ACT

Evaluating Your SAT Score

Four Successful Overall Approaches to Taking the ACT

The Improving Paragraphs (Revision in Context) Section of the SAT

Introduction to the PSAT/NMSQT

Introduction to the Sections of the SAT

Multiple-Choice Math Questions on the SAT

An Overview of the Entry Level Mathematics Test (ELM)

The Sentence Correction Portion of the SAT

A Sample SAT Essay

Sentence Correction Questions on the SAT

Strategies for Critical Reading Passages on the SAT

Using Your Calculator on the Math Section of the SAT

What to Consider a Good ACT or SAT Score

What to Expect on the ACT Math Test

What to Expect on the ACT Reading Test

What to Expect on the TOEFL Exam

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