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Is there a difference between the ACT and the SAT?

Students around the country take the SAT, but in Rapid City only the ACT is available. Is there a difference between the two exams? Continue reading Is there a difference between the ACT and the SAT?

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMay 2, 2024
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Central’s Math Proficiency Less Than Desirable

Central High School’s math scores are a concern heading into testing season. Has the school been able to address them? Continue reading Central’s Math Proficiency Less Than Desirable

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Testing For What?

A student’s views on test-taking and the stress it causes. Continue reading Testing For What?

Unknown's avatarclancykimbleMay 19, 2023May 19, 2023
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Career Center Offers Students Help With ACT Prep

Counselors at Central are providing tips and tutoring as important ACT test dates approach.  Continue reading Career Center Offers Students Help With ACT Prep

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 9, 2020
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The Inside Scoop On AP Finals Week

There are many fears in the world: serial killers, the dark, and the inevitable end we will all come to, but (according to our sources) the most terrifying of all is AP test week.
Continue reading The Inside Scoop On AP Finals Week

Unknown's avataremmapetermannMay 17, 2018
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Does the ACT Matter?

As students take high stakes tests under great stress, it is worth asking whether such tests are really worthy of the attention they garner. Continue reading Does the ACT Matter?

Unknown's avatarwp322September 22, 2016October 20, 2016
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The Truth about Testing

By Austin Lammers Our high school years are striding on, bringing frequent and mandatory presentations on ‘post-high planning’ and questions from elders and relatives about what we would like to do with the next 50 years of our life, even if we have not the slightest clue. Though some of us are unaware of what we are destined to pursue in our adulthood, whether it … Continue reading The Truth about Testing

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 30, 2015April 27, 2016
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