Chad Cargill's ACT Test Prep

60: From DRC Congo to America: Creed's Graduation Speech

From a kid growing up in extreme poverty to now living in the United States, my son Creed gives his 6th-grade elementary graduation speech.

59: ACT's Great Inflation - A Rant

You are paying more for everything in 2021. While inflation in the United States runs rampant, ACT is fully on-board participating in the great rate hike of 2021. Hold on

58: My Graduation Speech and Challenge to the Class of 2021

To the graduates of the Class of 2021, congratulations on your high school accomplishments. Now, I challenge you to live a life that matters.

57: Live Q&A at the End of an Online Workshop

Listen in as students post questions at the end of one of my online workshops. I answer as they are posted, and you can listen to all my answers in this episode.

56: Why You Should Never Take the 5th Experimental Section of the ACT

Most ACT tests now have a 5th experimental section. Most stay and try on this section. In this episode, I explain what this section is and why you should never take it.

55: Trouble Finishing the Reading Test? This Trick Can Immediately Raise Your Score

If you find yourself running out of time in reading, many students give up on the last passage. Using this simple tip, students who struggle finishing reading can immedia

54: Master the Dash and Raise Your English Score Now

Most students pick a dash if it looks good. Many test-takers have no idea the rules for using the dash. A dash is on almost every ACT test you take. In this episode, we'l

53: 7 Keys to Writing a Winning Scholarship Essay

Follow these seven tips, and write a scholarship essay that wins.

52: 9 Ways to Stay Focused During the ACT Test

Recently, I was asked during a workshop, "How do I stay focused during the ACT test?" In today's episode, I give 9 ways you can stay focused during the test. Let me know

51: 2 Important Rule Changes and How You Should Adjust

In this episode, we discuss two important rule changes that may affect when you take the ACT and how you keep time during the test.

Episode 50: Math - What is Tested? A Detailed Look at the July 2020 National ACT Math Test

Source: ACT.org (https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/scores/understanding-your-scores.html) Mathematics 60 Preparing for higher math (57-60

Episode 49: Is the ACT Science Test Changing?

Although the ACT has been virtually the same for the last few decades, there are subtle changes that are important to know. In this episode, we'll discuss some of the cha

48: What are Zero Level Classes and How to Avoid Them

According to Education Reform Now, approximately one-in-four college freshmen had to enroll in remedial courses during their first year in college. Looking at the total c

47: Why GPAs are a Joke!

GPAs are used for many things like qualifications, scholarships, and even academic championships. Unless analyzed thoroughly and taken into context, they are almost meani

46: QBQ! My #1 Recommended Book with John Miller

What makes a question an IQ or a QBQ? In today's episode you'll meet John Miller who is the author of the most impactful book I've read other than the Bible itself. But b

45: A Look Ahead to 2021

As we start the new year, we reflect on the challenges of 2020 and turn our focus to a new beginning in 2021.

Episode 44: How to Determine if You’re a First Instinct Test-Taker

Are you a first instinct test-taker? Sometimes you're told, "Go with your gut" or "Pick whatever you initially thought was best." Is this true? If so, is it true for ever

Episode 43: How To Do Scholarship Projects That Leave a Legacy with Drew Files

Drew Files was a great high school softball player at Moore High School in Moore, OK. While in high school, she wanted to use her talent as a way to inspire and help othe

Episode 42: Thanksgiving: Why I'm Thankful for School with Creed and Clarity Cargill

Clarity and Creed spent the first several years of their lives in an extremely impoverished area of the world. Their original home is Kinshasa which is the capital of the

Episode 41: ACT Writing - When You Should Take It and How To Get a Great Score

Students wonder if they should take the ACT writing test. And if so, how should the essay be written to get a great score. In this episode, we break down the ACT writing