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Program Questions

What makes your ACT prep different from traditional tutoring programs?

We use a coaching approach, not a tutoring model. Traditional tutors charge by the hour and create dependency. Our program is different in three 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.

Second, we use efficient 4-8 week sprints with daily asynchronous check-ins so coaches can adjust the plan in real time.

Third, everything is personalized. We identify your student's specific weak points, create a customized practice plan, and provide 24/7 support. No cookie-cutter group classes.

How much improvement can my student expect?

Our students average over 4 points of score improvement, with many achieving 6-9 point increases. Improvement depends on starting score, commitment level, and how targeted the prep is. Students starting in the low-to-mid 20s typically see the biggest jumps (7-9 points). Students already in the low 30s often gain 2-4 points, which can still unlock significant scholarship money.

What kind of support will my student receive?

Your student gets: a personal ACT coach matched to their specific challenges, a daily structured to-do list telling them exactly what to work on, 24/7 messaging support, and customized practice drills targeting their weak points. You're not just buying course materials — you're getting a dedicated coach invested in your student's success.

Does your program work for both "average" and "high-scoring" students?

Yes. We work with students from the high teens/low 20s up to students already in the low 30s. Students in the low-to-mid 20s often see 7-9 point improvements. Students in the high 20s or low 30s need advanced strategies for the hardest questions. For students targeting 34-36: our founder scored a perfect 36, and all coaches have perfect or near-perfect scores.

How much does the program cost?

Pricing varies based on your specific needs, timeline, and goals. On your strategy call, your ACT Planning Advisor will help customize the right plan. Our students average more than 4 extra ACT points, and each point is worth approximately $10,000 in scholarship money. A 5-point improvement typically means $50,000+ in extra scholarships.

My student is extremely busy. Can they realistically fit this in?

Yes. The typical time commitment is about 1 hour per day, 5-7 days per week, plus 30-60 minute live Zoom sessions — roughly 7 hours per week total. It's short-term (4-8 weeks), and we schedule everything around their life. Many of our most successful students are student-athletes taking 4-5 AP classes.

ACT Questions

Should my student take the ACT or SAT?

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 found students could improve more on the ACT. Pick one test, go all-in on it, and master it.

How does the superscore strategy work?

Many colleges accept a superscore — they take your highest section score from each test date and average those together. Example: Test 1: E32, M27, R26 → Composite 28. Test 2: E28, M32, R31 → Composite 30. Superscore: E32, M32, R31 → Superscore 32. We build our strategy around stacking your best section scores across multiple test attempts.

How many times should my student plan to take the ACT?

We recommend planning for 2 test attempts for most students. Test 1 is your "foundation test" — execute strategies and get comfortable. Test 2 is your "optimization test" — focused on 1-2 sections needing improvement, with other scores locked in via superscore.

Do you recommend the paper or online ACT?

We generally recommend the paper ACT. With paper, students can write directly on the booklet, there are no technical issues on test day, and it's easier to navigate passages and pace yourself. We've seen too many situations where online testing centers have technical failures that impact student scores.

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