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author: maizie simpson

maizie simpson
maizie writes about magoosh and gets others to talk about magoosh. a graduate of the university of arizona (bear down!) with a ba in journalism, she loves nuanced grammar rules, learning strange languages, and traveling to new places. she has an unnatural obsession with middle eastern politics and mexican food.

  • act english

    the act english test assesses your knowledge of the conventions of standard written english. this means your understanding of usage/mechanics issues such as grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure and also your comprehension of rhetorical skills, such effective writing strategy, organization, and style.

  • when to take the act: what juniors need to know

    wondering when to take act tests? junior year is a great time to start! check out magoosh’s experts’ advice on taking the act junior year.

  • what calculators are allowed on the act?

    what calculators are allowed on the act? our experts explain the act calculator policy, what devices to bring, and best calculator strategies.