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In this post, Natalie Shah ’18 gives insight into how to thrive this finals season. [![The ACT: Tips for a Thirty-Six](https://blogs.shipleyschool.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/3_30_17-Beacon-SAT_Cover-Photo.jpg)](https://blogs.shipleyschool.org/blog/upper-school/act-tips-thirty-six) [Academics](https://blogs.shipleyschool.org/topic/academics) [Upper School](https://blogs.shipleyschool.org/topic/upper-school) [The ACT: Tips for a Thirty-Six](https://blogs.shipleyschool.org/blog/upper-school/act-tips-thirty-six) Testing 1, 2, 3: From choosing which test is right for you to aiming for your perfect score, in this three-part series, Shipley students give the inside scoop on college admissions exams. In this week's post, Eliza Green ‘18 and Natalie Shah ‘18 break down the ACT section by section to give insight... 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