Attention: Parents of High School Juniors

Looking for a smarter way to help your child reach a 30+ ACT score?

Without 500-page practice books or 3-hour lectures?

3,500+
Families Served
94%
Success Rate
5+
Point Avg. Increase
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Avg improvement
5+ points
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Scholarship value
$50k+ avg
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Why 3,500+ Families Chose Us

Why 3,500+ Families Chose Boosted Brains

Personalized, efficient, and proven results that transform ACT scores and unlock scholarship opportunities

Personalized coaching session
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Personalized Coaching
1-on-1 expert coach (not generic group classes)
  • 1-1 expert coach (not generic group classes)
  • Diagnostic assessment finds your student's specific weaknesses
  • Custom practice plan targets those weak points
  • 24/7 support to ensure fast feedback loop
Efficient study session
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Efficient Timeline
4-8 week intensive sprints (no dragging the process on)
  • 4-8 week intensive sprints (no dragging the process on)
  • Clear finish line keeps motivation high
  • Structured to-do list—students know exactly what to practice
  • Fits around busy schedules (sports, AP classes, extracurriculars)
Students celebrating academic success
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Proven Results
Students average 5+ point score improvements upon program completion
  • Students average 5+ point score improvements upon program completion
  • 3,500+ total families served since 2018
  • 94% of students improve by 4 points or score 32+ composite
  • Helped secure tens of millions in total scholarship dollars
Students celebrating
3,500+
Families Served
Student studying
94%
Success Rate
Students cheering
5+
Avg. Point Increase
Academic materials
$50M+
Scholarships Earned
💬 Parent Reviews

Join These Parents And Simplify Your ACT Prep

Stop trying to do everything yourself. See how families across the country are relying on Boosted Brains to help their teens achieve top scores and reduce application stress.

Anabelle S.
Anabelle S.
Mia's Mom

"Finally having a plan lifted a huge burden off my shoulders...For the first time in this college process, I felt like I knew exactly what we were supposed to be doing."

🏆 Result: Mia improved from 25 to 33
Marcy B.
Marcy B.
Brody's Mom

"I had 15 browsers open trying to piece together an ACT plan...after we joined the ACT Hacking Program, I didn't have to think about the ACT. Brody's coach managed everything for me!"

🏆 Result: Brody improved from 22 to 31
📋 How It Works

Your Student's Path to a Higher Score

A proven 3-step process that transforms ACT scores and unlocks scholarship opportunities

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Strategic planning session
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Gameplan Meeting
We start by understanding your student's current position and goals
  • Review current score and target goals
  • Optimize your timeline and test dates
  • Identify biggest areas for improvement
  • Answer all your questions
  • Decide if we're the right fit
⏱ Free 45-minute consultation
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Student working with coach on personalized prep
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Personalized Prep
Intensive coaching tailored to your student's specific needs
  • Daily structured practice plan
  • Focus on your student's specific weak points
  • Real-time adjustments based on progress
  • 24/7 access to your coach via messaging app
  • Practice tests with detailed analysis
⭐ 4-8 week intensive program
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Student celebrating success
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Test Day & Results
Your student walks in prepared and confident with proven strategies
  • Walk in confidently with proven strategies
  • Execute on what we've practiced
  • Utilize strategic approach to maximize superscore
  • Apply to colleges with competitive scores
  • Unlock scholarship opportunities
✨ Achievement unlocked
📖 Case Study

See how one student jumped from a 22 to a 30

Full breakdown of how she did it — including the $88,421 scholarship package that came with it.

See the Full Breakdown
📍 Real Results

Real score improvements, straight from Slack

Actual screenshots from our coaching channels — unedited, unfiltered.

Slack conversation showing Isabella sharing her ACT score improvement from 30 to 34 with Carson after coaching
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Isabella 30 → 34
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Carson: Hey Isabella — I've heard that scores are starting to come out now, let me know when you see yours 🤞

Isabella: Hey Carson I just got mine, I got a 34!

Carson: That's awesome @Isabella, congrats on hitting the top end of what you were shooting for!! You worked so hard over the last few weeks — I'm so happy it all paid off for ya 🎉

Slack conversation showing Otto sharing his ACT score improvement from 24 to 29 with Carson
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Otto 24 → 29
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Otto: So so happy with that. Combined English and writing score was a 32 basically. Math and science were alright. Really appreciate everything. You said you wanted to set up a zoom to talk about it right?

Carson: Let's go Otto, that's awesome!!! From 24 → 29 is an awesome outcome!

Text message conversation showing Skylar sharing her ACT July 2024 score results with Carson
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Skylar 27 → 35
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Skylar: [shares ACT score report — July 2024 test, 35 composite, with 34 on at least one subscore] They're out! Everything worked out just like you said. Thank you so much for all your help!

Carson: Dang Skylar, that's awesome—I'm so glad you were able to get there!! 35 is huge!!

Carson: Hope you have some plans to celebrate 🎊

Slack conversation showing Allison sharing her ACT score improvement from 31 to 35 with Carson
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Allison 31 → 35
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Allison: I got my score just now! THANK YOU SO MUCH. I'm so thankful and happy!!

Carson: LETS GOOO!!!!! Huge congrats to you @Allison for putting in all the hard work over the last few weeks!! 35 is incredible! Now you never have to think about the ACT again 🎉

Slack conversation showing Georgia sharing her ACT score improvement from 32 to 35 with Carson
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Georgia 32 → 35
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Georgia: Today was a wild ride, but I'm happy I've gotten it over with. :D

Carson: Wow, I'm glad you feel pretty good about it overall! It's not easy to take a test like that when you're not feeling 100%. We'll definitely check back and see how it went.

Carson: Hey Georgia — I've heard that scores are starting to come out now, let me know when you see yours 🤞

Georgia: Just got mine!!! 35 Composite — 35 English, 35 Math (surprisingly!!), 34 Reading, 34 Science.

Carson: Hey @Georgia — that's great!! For going into the test under the weather, that's a truly impressive score for you! Congrats on the hard work paying off!

Email from Camden's mom to Carson sharing Camden's 30 composite, 32 superscore, and $96,000 total Alabama scholarship
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Camden 25 → 32
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Camden's Mom (email): Hi Carson — She got her July test results the day before we left to move her into Bama, and she scored a 30! We were thrilled. That bumped her up to $24,000 per year with her merit scholarship, plus the other scholarships she received. She also earned a 32 superscore (too bad Bama doesn't accept superscores)! Such amazing results — thank you for all your guidance. Thanks again — your methodology truly works!

Outcome: $24,000/year × 4 years = $96,000 total scholarship at the University of Alabama.

Slack conversation showing Ryder Register sharing his ACT superscore improvement from 24 to 33 with Carson
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Ryder 24 → 33
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Ryder: Just got my score back, 32 for the test, but increased my super score to a 33.

Carson: Love it! Good improvements everywhere except that darn English section lol. Superscore of 33 is awesome though — major congrats to ya! From 24 all the way to 33.

Slack conversation showing Carter sharing his ACT score improvement from 23 to 30 in 6 weeks with Carson
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Carter 23 → 30
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Carter: Hey Carson I got mine yesterday. I got a 30!

Carson: Hey @Carter — that's awesome, congrats!! We got the top end of our goal!! Time to celebrate and take the foot off the gas for a little bit 🎉 From a 23 just 6 weeks ago to a 30.

Carter: [shares score image — Composite 30: Math 29, Science 31, English 32, Reading 27]

Text message conversation showing Aadhya sharing her perfect 36 ACT composite score with Carson
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Aadhya 36
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Aadhya: I got a 36 composite and a 35 in science!! [shares score image — Composite 36: Math 36, Science 35, English 35, Reading 36]

Aadhya: Thank you so much for all your help.

Carson: That's awesome Aadhya — big congratulations to you!! All your hard work paid off; now you get to celebrate 🎉

Text message conversation showing Ava sharing her $88,000 SMU scholarship and Honors Program acceptance with Carson
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Ava 22 → 30
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Ava: Hey Carson, sorry for taking so long to respond, it's been a busy few days, but my acceptance letter from SMU came in the mail the other day!! I earned a scholarship of $80,000! And with a couple other stipends, I'll get over $88,000 total. And today, I just got my acceptance into their Honors Program too! I was originally going to consider my other acceptances, but now I'm definitely going to SMU. Thanks again for all your help on the ACT and the application process, my parents and I are so happy!

Carson: That's awesome Ava! You already had some time to celebrate the ACT score, now you can really take a breather and enjoy yourself 🎉 Congrats on all the hard work paying off, you're going to do great in Dallas! Now David has a high bar to shoot for — older sister sets the standard 😂

Text message conversation showing Morgan's mom Lisa sharing Morgan's 32 ACT composite with Carson
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Morgan 27 → 32
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Carson: Maybe they're just double-checking because they're surprised at how well she did!

Lisa (Morgan's Mom): OMG love that way of thinking 😂😂😂

Lisa (Morgan's Mom): Scores came in! She has a 32 composite!! woohoo! We'll take it!!! A thousand thank yous, Carson!!!!

Carson: That's awesome, I'm so proud of her!! Time to de-stress a little bit now 😂

Slack conversation showing Cameron's ACT score improvement to a 34 composite, with Carson and Neha congratulating him
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Cameron 28 → 34
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Carson: Let's go @Cameron!! That's so awesome, congratulations on all your hard work paying off! I'll always love your attitude of 'I'm willing to do as much work as it takes'. That's something that absolutely sets you apart from most students. You earned that 34! [score: Composite 34, Math 31 (Feb 26), Science 31 (Dec 25), English 34 (Feb 26), Reading 36 (Feb 26)]

Neha (Coach): @Cameron Congrats on this amazing score!!! You've worked so hard to earn this and you deserve every bit of it. Seriously, I'm beyond proud!! 😭😭😭

Cameron: Thank you guys so much for everything! It is greatly appreciated!

🎬 Student Stories

Hear it directly from our students

Real conversations with real students about their experience and results.

Otto's Story
"I looked at the score of 29 and I was so happy... very, very big relief."
24 → 29
Skylar's Story
"It's completely a weight off my back... it's definitely gonna open some doors."
27 → 35
Rachel's Story
"I was able to figure out my own mistakes instead of just reading explanations."
30 → 34
Allison's Story
"I was kinda skeptical of doing programs... I'm really glad I took this leap."
31 → 35
Common Questions
✋ FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Get quick answers to our most common questions

📋 Program Questions

We use a coaching approach, not a tutoring model—and the difference matters. Traditional tutors charge by the hour and meet weekly, which creates misaligned incentives (they make more money the longer you stay with them). They also tend to spoon-feed solutions during sessions, which feels helpful in the moment but doesn't build the skills students need to solve problems independently on test day.

Our coaching program is different in three key ways:

First, we focus on building skills, not creating dependency. We teach students how to think through the patterns that show up on the ACT so they can solve questions on their own, not just memorize specific problems.

Second, we use efficient 4-8 week sprints instead of dragging prep on for 6-12 months. Students have a clear finish line in sight, which keeps them motivated and prevents burnout. With daily asynchronous check-ins, coaches adjust the plan in real time to speed up the feedback cycle for rapid improvement.

Third, everything is personalized. We identify your student's specific weak points, create a customized practice plan targeting those weaknesses, and provide 24/7 support along with a structured daily to-do list. No cookie-cutter group classes where students waste time on concepts they've already mastered.

Bottom line: We don't just help students get a better score. We empower them to master the test efficiently. And the results speak for themselves.

Our students average over 4 points of score improvement, with many achieving 6-9 point increases. That said, every student is different.

Improvement depends on three factors:

Starting score: Students starting in the low-to-mid 20s typically see the biggest point jumps (7-9 points). Students already in the low 30s have less room to grow but often gain 2-4 points, which can still unlock significant scholarship money.

Commitment level: Students who complete their daily practice consistently see much better results than those who cram everything into the weekend. We recommend about one hour per day during the 4-8 week prep window.

How targeted the prep is: This is where our system shines. We don't waste time on your student's strengths. We laser-focus on their specific weak points, which is why we get better results in less time than traditional programs.

On your free strategy call, we can look at your student's current score and give you a realistic target based on what we've seen with similar students.

Your student gets comprehensive support from start to finish:

Personal ACT coach: Each student is matched with an expert coach who understands their specific challenges. Your coach conducts 1-on-1 sessions (via Zoom) to review progress, talk through challenging concepts, and adjust the practice plan as needed.

Daily structured to-do list: We don't just tell students "go practice." We give them a specific, personalized to-do list every day that tells them exactly what to work on, for how long, and in what order. This removes all the guesswork and keeps students accountable.

24/7 messaging support: Students can message their coach anytime with questions. No waiting until next week's session. If they're stuck on a math problem at 9 PM on Thursday, they can get help immediately.

Customized practice drills: We identify your student's weak points and create targeted drills to improve those specific areas. No generic practice plans—everything is personalized to their needs.

You're not just buying access to course materials. You're getting a dedicated coach who's invested in your student's success.

Yes, absolutely. We work with students across the entire score range, from the high teens/low 20s up to students already in the low 30s trying to get those last few points.

For students scoring in the low-to-mid 20s: These students can often see the biggest improvements (7-9 points) because there are more fundamental skills to build. We focus on content gaps and time management strategies that create quick wins, then transition to the higher level concepts.

For students already scoring in the high 20s or low 30s: These students need a different approach. They've mastered the basics—now it's about eliminating careless mistakes, optimizing timing, and learning advanced strategies for the hardest questions. This is where our personalized coaching really shines, because cookie-cutter programs can't help students at this level.

For students targeting a 34-36: We specialize in this. Our founder scored a perfect 36, and all of our coaches have perfect (or nearly perfect) scores. We know exactly what it takes to break into the elite range, and we've helped dozens of students go from the low 30s to 34+.

The key is that we personalize everything. Two students with the same current score might have completely different weaknesses, so they need completely different practice plans. That's what our coaching model enables.

On your strategy call, we'll look at your student's score and specific goals to see what's possible.

Our coaching program is personalized for each student, so pricing varies based on your specific needs, timeline, and goals. Some families invest as little as a few hundred dollars, and some families invest tens of thousands of dollars. We don't have any cookie-cutter plans, so we don't have cookie-cutter pricing.

On your strategy call, your ACT Planning Advisor will help customize the right plan for your situation. Our goal is always to provide the best Return on Investment for our families.

Our students average more than 4 extra ACT points, and each point is worth approximately $10,000 in scholarship money (based on multiple studies, and rounded down to remain conservative). A 5-point improvement typically means $50,000+ in extra scholarships.

With the extra scholarships and the additional college options, our families consistently report receiving a great Return on Investment when working with us.

On your free strategy call, we'll give you an exact quote based on your student's current standing and their goals. That way, you can make the best decision for your family's situation.

Yes, and in fact, our program is specifically designed for busy, high-achieving students.

Most of our students are juggling AP classes, sports, extracurriculars, and social lives. We get it—they don't have hours and hours to dedicate to ACT prep. That's exactly why we focus on efficiency.

About 1 hour per day, 5-7 days per week of practice to be completed whenever the student wants, plus 30-60 minute live Zoom sessions with a coach. That's roughly 7 hours per week total, on average.

Many of our most successful students are student-athletes and/or students taking 4-5 AP classes. They make it work because the prep is efficient, structured, and time-bound.

Probably not, but timing matters. Here's the reality:

If your student is a sophomore or junior: You're in great shape. This is the ideal window to start.

If your student is a senior in fall: It's tight, but we can still help. Many of our senior students improve significantly even starting in September or October.

If your student is a senior in spring: This is too late for most college applications, but there may still be scholarship opportunities. For example, Bright Futures in Florida accepts ACT scores until August after graduation.

Book a strategy call and we'll tell you honestly whether we can help based on your timeline and goals. If we can't help, we'll tell you that too.

📖 ACT Questions

This is one of the most common questions we get, and the answer is: it depends on your student's specific situation.

Most colleges don't actually require the Science section. The vast majority of schools only look at your English, Math, and Reading scores. Only a small handful of schools or STEM-focused programs want to see the Science score.

On your free strategy call, we'll look at your student's target schools and intended major and give you specific guidance on whether they should include Science.

For most students, we recommend focusing on just the ACT. Colleges look at the ACT and SAT completely interchangeably. After the SAT converted to digital-only with an adaptive format, we saw that students could improve more on the ACT compared to the SAT. Since this change, we specialized our program for the ACT.

Pick one test, go all-in on it, and master it.

Superscoring is one of the most powerful strategies for maximizing your ACT score. Many colleges accept a superscore — they take your highest section score from each test date and average those together, even if they came from different test attempts.

Example: Test 1: English 32, Math 27, Reading 26 → Composite 28. Test 2: English 28, Math 32, Reading 31 → Composite 30. Superscore: English 32, Math 32, Reading 31 → Superscore 32.

We call this the "ACT Gambling Game." You're strategically stacking your best section scores across multiple test attempts — not trying to be perfect at everything on a single day.

We generally recommend the paper ACT for most students. With paper, students can write directly on the test booklet—circling key words, crossing out wrong answers, drawing on graphs. We've also seen too many situations where online testing centers experience technical issues on test day.

It depends entirely on your student's individual situation. If a score increase unlocks significant scholarship money or meaningfully improves admissions odds at target schools, it's often worth it. If they're already at or above the 75th percentile for their target schools, the energy might be better spent elsewhere.

If you book a free strategy call, we'll give you our honest recommendation. Sometimes we say, "Your score is strong—focus on your essays." Other times: "Two points would unlock $60,000 and we can get you there in 4 weeks."

We recommend planning for 2 test attempts for most students. The first test establishes a foundation and gives us data. The second test is the optimization — we focus intensely on 1-2 sections using the superscore strategy, knowing other scores are already locked in.

On your strategy call, we'll map out the optimal test dates based on your student's timeline, current score, and college application deadlines.

🚀 Ready to Get Started?

Your student's best score
is closer than you think

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