Peterson's College Search Standardized Test Prep

" Getting familiar with the structure and subjects of standardized tests can help you score high."  On this site  "you'll find information about the most common standardized tests for students going to college: SAT, ACT, PSAT, SAT Subject Tests*, AP Exams*, CLEP Tests*, TOEFL, and the GED Test. Use our resources and articles to get prepared."


~posted by Andrea from Notes from a Homeschooling Mom

ACT Website has review materials

If you are preparing to take the ACT, the ACT website has practice questions and writing prompts:

Review these practice questions to help familiarize yourself with the ACT® test.

For each question, click on your answer to see if you are correct.

Five sets of questions are available for English and Mathematics; four sets are available for Reading; and seven are available for Science.

To prepare for the Writing Test portion of the ACT Plus Writing, see a sample writing prompt and responses.

The website also allows you to schedule exams, view your ACT scores, and to change your registration if necessary.

Why take the ACT?


ACT scores are accepted at all 4 year universities in the United States.
The questions are curriculum based, not aptitude or IQ based, meaning students should not be at a disadvantage.

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The Real ACT Prep Guide: The Only Official Prep Guide From The Makers Of The ACT





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Practice for the SAT, GRE, and GMAT at Majortests.com

This website helps you to practice for the SAT exam with problem solving math questions, Critical Reading, writing skills, vocabulary, and more.  There is an 8 week SAT Prep Plan  that you can follow as well.

There is also help for the GRE and the GMAT

ACT Test Prep-Science on YouTube

Super Magnet Man on YouTube has a set of 8 videos that will help you to prepare for the Science ACT. I have heard good things about him. His accent is a little distracting to me, but he definitely knows what he is talking about. Here is the intro video:



Synopsis from video:

This is the first clip of an 8 video course aimed to help high school students understand the science portion of the ACT test. The Science section is usually the most misunderstood part of the ACT test and hopefully this video series will help students tremendously.

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Suggested Reading Barron's ACT Math and Science Workbook (Barron's Act Math & Science Workbook)

EZschool (elementary -high school)

Ezschool.com is one of those rare resources that has high school level exercises.

There is even SAT/PSAT math questions for practice!

EZSchool's mission is to make learning easy and fun for kids. We focus on helping students, teachers, and parents by designing and developing supplemental materials that reinforce what is taught at school.

SAT and AP review on video

About Brightstorm:

Brightstorm is an online learning network for teens, teachers and parents. We founded the company with the belief that great learning starts with great teaching and wanted to give every student the opportunity to learn from the world's best teachers. We've assembled recognized teachers from around the country to develop video-based classes, offered in short, personalized formats that map to the way teens consume digital content. read more

After using the resource, I have found that it helps you to sort out your thoughts quickly and formats your essay. You need to them reword the essay with synonyms and interesting phrases to complete the essay.

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