Rhetoric, or the study of the effective use of language, is one of several areas tested on the SAT reading section. Within this area, question types are divided into five sub-areas: word choice, point ...

On the Reading sections of both the ACT and SAT , test-takers encounter a fair number of vocabulary-in-context questions. As you prepare for either test, practice these three techniques to ...

While more than 1 million students are taking a college admissions test some say has been in dire need of updating, the College Board on Wednesday released new sample questions for the redesigned SAT ...

The SAT Reading Test assesses comprehension and analytical skills through diverse passages. Strategic navigation is key, involving skipping difficult questions, focusing on relevant text, and ...

Getting ready to tackle the SAT and come out on top? You already know the SAT can play a big role in your college applications, and that every point can make a difference, but here’s something you ...

If you’re asking, “How many questions are on the SAT?” you’re not alone. Understanding the test structure is one of the first steps in preparing effectively. While the shift to the digital SAT hasn’t ...

When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission to help you make sense of the world has never been more vital. But we can’t do it on our ...

But simply reading more will not be enough to bring up your ACT or SAT score. You must become an active, analytical reader for your extra reading time to translate to a higher test score. An active ...