The importance of the ACT cannot be overstated. For admission into highly selective universities, a 34+ score is practically necessary, but not sufficient. For most other good universities, a decent ACT score might be enough, but an excellent ACT score plus a decent HS GPA can nearly guarantee admission.
While this varies by university, admissions officers consider ACT scores and high school GPA as equally important. With a good tutor, the ACT takes 200–400 hours to prepare for, even for students who are aiming for score improvements in excess of 6 points per section. It's a lot less effort compared to the 4,000 hours of classes and 2,000 hours of homework that a typical student does during high school to get a good GPA.
On a per-hour basis, preparation for the ACT is the most important academic activity a student can do during high school - Every hour spent on ACT prep is 20x more effective in improving your overall academic standing relative to every hour spent on schoolwork.
For a typical student starting at a 24-27 skill level on the ACT math and science sections, it takes about 100–200 hours to work their way to the 33+ range in each section.
It is ideal to start ACT preparation once your child is done with Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II, or the end of 9th grade, whichever is earlier. If your child is already a sophomore or above, I recommend starting immediately. If your child is currently taking Algebra or Geometry courses, consider our Academic Tutoring service - The ACT test prep journey is easier with strong foundations.
I highly recommend starting early due to multiple factors:
- Junior and senior years are filled with advanced courses, extracurricular activities, and college applications. Working towards and getting your desired ACT score early on is a huge leg-up, both psychologically and practically.
- Colleges prefer students who grades are on an upward trend. Meaning, it's more important to perform well in the junior and senior years vs freshman and sophomore years. Free up time to do well in your junior and senior years by getting the ACT out of the way earlier.
- Students fresh out out of algebra and geometry courses find it easier to prepare for ACT math/science, as the material is fresh on their mind.
Our 1-on-1 online ACT Math/Science tutoring costs $72 for the recommended 80-minute session ($54 per hour).
Yes. I expect my students to be able to commit to the following before working with me for maximum results.
Consistency beats intensity when it comes to learning. As a result, my students should allocate at least 30 minutes a day to complete targeted homework, and attend at least one full session per week. Additionally, students must make sure to have a 3-hour block of time to take full tests every two to four weeks.
My tutoring process is intense, but not unnecessarily difficult. At no point will my students be left to wonder what to do - Everything will be clearly outlined. All progress (time tracking, homework items, submissions, test scores) will be tracked on a live document to which both the parent and the student will have access to. As Peter Drucker says, (only) what gets measured, gets managed.
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