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ACT Prep

Did you know...

  • All colleges across the United States will accept an ACT score in lieu of an SAT score
  • Scores on the ACT are averaged – a strength in one area can compensate for a weakness in another
  • Only 1/3 of your ACT composite score comes from your Math score
  • The ACT Science section is optional but recommended
  • Some colleges will “superscore” ACT subscores from several sittings
  • Most colleges do NOT require the optional ACT essay
ACT Course Schedule

ACT Course Length

The enhanced ACT is shorter in length so our ACT Course is now five classes over five weeks with 1.5 hour classes.

Class Format

At Test Preps, we believe small group instruction is the right way to prepare for the ACT. Each class begins with a mini-lesson that teaches strategies that are specific to the four sections of the ACT.  Incorporating guided practice and interactive drills, our program reviews Math and ELA content that students may have forgotten. All students will individually conference with the instructor to set goals and then check their progress.

Materials

The Official ACT Prep Guide (Wiley) is included in the cost of the course. We will also provide a curriculum folder with ACT preparation materials.

Homework

Approximately 4-5 hours of weekly homework is assigned at each class. Success in our ACT course depends on the work a student puts in at home internalizing the strategies we teach and then conscientiously completing practice tests under timed conditions and correcting homework.

Attendance

Attendance is mandatory because each lesson builds upon the previous class. Missed classes must be made up before the following class at an additional cost of $125 for a 1.5-hour session.

Cost

The cost of our ACT course is $575. A $25 discount is available if a student signs up with a friend!

Keep in mind that missed classes must be made up before the next class with an additional fee of $125 for a 1.5-hour private session.

2026 - 2027 ACT Test Dates

2026: Feb. 14 • April 11 • June 13 • July 11* • Sept. 19 • Oct. 17 • Dec. 12

2027: Feb. 27 • April 10 • June 12 • July 10* 

*Not offered in New York state. Visit ACT.org for more information.