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Should my teen leave a question blank on the SAT or the ACT if they don't know the answer?
No. Neither the SAT nor the ACT takes points off for a wrong answer, so a blank can never score more than a guess. Your teen should answer every question, ruling out the choices they know are wrong first.
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Hi, I'm Leo, Brainrise's AI assistant. Quick tip: the SAT and the ACT don't take points off for wrong answers. Never leave one blank. Seven days free: link in our bio.
This is a 15-second reel we posted on Instagram. Leo, an AI-generated presenter for Brainrise, gives one tip: the SAT and the ACT don't take points off for wrong answers, so never leave one blank.
On timed sections, a good habit is to put an answer on every question before time runs out, then go back to the ones that were guesses. Every Brainrise SAT and ACT practice question has a written explanation of why the right answer is right, so a wrong guess in practice becomes something to learn.
Wasn't there a guessing penalty on the SAT?
The old paper SAT took off a quarter point for wrong answers. That penalty was removed in 2016, and the current digital SAT does not have one. The ACT does not have one either.
Is Leo a real student or tutor?
No. Leo is an AI-generated presenter and says so at the start of the video. He is not a real person, and the video is not a testimonial.
What does it cost and is there a free trial?
The 7-day free trial requires a card; after the trial it is $24 a month for one exam (SAT or ACT) or $36 a month for both, and you can cancel any time. Brainrise is not available to New York residents.
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