SAT, ACT, CLEP, and college placement test prep resources.
Comprehensive Accuplacer prep — practice questions covering the full exam, complete course notes, timed mock exams, and detailed explanations for every answer. 1 year of access on any device with built-in progress tracking.
Comprehensive ACT prep — practice questions covering the full exam, complete course notes, timed mock exams, and detailed explanations for every answer. 1 year of access on any device with built-in progress tracking.
Comprehensive CLEP prep — practice questions covering the full exam, complete course notes, timed mock exams, and detailed explanations for every answer. 1 year of access on any device with built-in progress tracking.
Comprehensive CLT prep — practice questions covering the full exam, complete course notes, timed mock exams, and detailed explanations for every answer. 1 year of access on any device with built-in progress tracking.
Comprehensive DSST prep — practice questions covering the full exam, complete course notes, timed mock exams, and detailed explanations for every answer. 1 year of access on any device with built-in progress tracking.
Comprehensive PreACT prep — practice questions covering the full exam, complete course notes, timed mock exams, and detailed explanations for every answer. 1 year of access on any device with built-in progress tracking.
Comprehensive PSAT prep — practice questions covering the full exam, complete course notes, timed mock exams, and detailed explanations for every answer. 1 year of access on any device with built-in progress tracking.
Comprehensive SAT prep — practice questions covering the full exam, complete course notes, timed mock exams, and detailed explanations for every answer. 1 year of access on any device with built-in progress tracking.
Standardized tests remain central to the college admissions process and can also help you earn college credit before setting foot on campus. Whether you're applying to schools, testing out of intro courses, or placing into the right classes, targeted preparation makes a measurable difference.
The SAT transitioned to a fully digital, adaptive format starting in 2024. The digital SAT is shorter (about 2 hours 14 minutes), uses a section-adaptive design where your performance on the first module determines the difficulty of the second, and is scored on a 400–1600 scale. The two sections are Reading and Writing (combined) and Math. The Math section permits a calculator throughout and covers algebra, advanced math, problem-solving and data analysis, and geometry/trigonometry.
The PSAT serves as both SAT practice and the qualifying exam for the National Merit Scholarship Program. The format mirrors the digital SAT but is scored on a 320–1520 scale. The PreACT is the ACT's equivalent practice exam, taken in 10th grade, providing a predicted ACT score and early exposure to the ACT format.
The ACT consists of four sections — English, Math, Reading, and Science — plus an optional Writing section. Each section is scored 1–36, and the composite is the average of all four. Timing is tight across all sections, so pacing strategies are essential.
The CLT is an alternative to the SAT and ACT accepted by over 200 colleges, primarily classical, Christian, and liberal arts institutions. It tests Verbal Reasoning, Grammar/Writing, and Quantitative Reasoning in a 2-hour format. The CLT draws reading passages from great books and classic texts, differentiating it from the SAT and ACT's contemporary passage style.
The CLEP (College Level Examination Program) allows students to earn college credit by demonstrating knowledge in specific subjects. CLEP offers 34 exams covering subjects like Introductory Psychology, College Algebra, American Government, and Biology. Each exam is 90-120 minutes and scored on a 20-80 scale, with 50 typically being the credit-granting threshold. About 2,900 colleges accept CLEP, and active-duty military can take them for free through DANTES.
The DSST (DANTES Subject Standardized Tests) cover more specialized subjects like Ethics in America, Human Resource Management, and Money and Banking. Originally designed for military personnel, DSSTs are now available to all students.
The Accuplacer is used by community colleges and some four-year institutions to determine course placement in math, reading, and writing. It's adaptive and untimed — there's no pass/fail, but higher scores place you into credit-bearing courses rather than developmental classes.
For the SAT and ACT, the single most effective method is timed, full-length practice tests followed by thorough review of every missed question. For CLEP and DSST, study the exam's content outline and use a combination of a good textbook and targeted practice questions. For the CLT, familiarize yourself with the passage style — the great books emphasis is distinct from other college admissions tests.
Our platform offers practice questions for each of these exams, designed to simulate real test conditions and build the skills that translate directly to higher scores.