Acely Resources
Welcome to your ultimate resource hub for test prep resources! We've consolidated some of our favorite resources on prep tools and guides that can help make the college application and test prep process a little easier.
Desmos guides
Whether you're preparing for the SAT or ACT, Desmos is a game changer. Check out our step-by-step tutorials to master Desmos before test day.
Navigating high school
Not sure what to focus on each year? We're demystifying the process with clear semester by semester tasks and resources.
Parent resource hub
Check out our hub of study guides, walkthroughs, checklists, and more.
ACT to SAT conversion chart
Compare ACT and SAT scores and look up what scores you may need for your college goals.
College advice column
Get advice from a current sophomore in college about test prep, admissions and more.
Debrief together
Whether it's test day or two weeks later when scores come out, our community is there to support you and answer questions. And if you don't get your dream score, our community is there to motivate you to retest if you choose to do so. No matter what happens, our community has your back.
Join us on Reddit to ask questions & get advice
Join our Acely subreddit and ask fellow test takers for test tips, problem walkthroughs, and more. We also often share resources and do pre and post test surveys.
Get Advice From a Current College Student
Join Acely's newsletter to submit questions to our Sincerely Srijita advice column. Srijita is a current sophomore at Cornell, and she answers questions about test prep, college admissions, studying at an Ivy, and more!
Acely Blog
Every week, the Acely team writes new articles about test preparation, college admissions and more. Many of these blogs are also written by the Acely interns and they share their experiences as high schoolers going through SAT and SAT prep and college applications.
FAQs
Most of the resources on this page are free for anyone to access, including the Desmos guides, the navigating high school guide, the ACT to SAT conversion chart, the Sincerely Srijita advice column, and the blog. The Acely platform itself (practice tests, personalized study plans, and AI tutor) requires a subscription. You can try it free for 3 days before committing.
It is for any student navigating test prep, college applications, or life at a competitive university. Srijita is a current sophomore at Cornell who answers questions about SAT and ACT prep, the admissions process, and what college is actually like. You can submit your own question by joining the Acely newsletter.
The parent resource hub is a collection of guides, checklists, and walkthroughs designed to help parents support their student through the test prep and college application process. It covers topics like how to read a score report, when to start prep, and how to evaluate whether a retake makes sense.
Please DM us in Discord to see if we are actively accepting any new Mods! We love having those in our community step into a leadership role to help keep this server active, helpful, and supportive for all high schoolers.
Yes! Anyone who is studying for the PSAT, SAT, ACT, or any APs can join. If you are no longer studying and wish to help out other students, you are also more than welcome to join. There is a section of our Discord reserved for those with a paid Acely subscription. In this section, students can speak directly with the Acely team, get extra resources, and product updates.