We use a variety of resources and materials, including official ACT practice tests, to provide students with a realistic testing experience and exposure to the types of questions they will encounter on the test. We provide students with guidance on how to approach different question types, how to eliminate incorrect answer choices, and how to manage their time effectively on test day. Our program emphasizes test-taking strategies and time management techniques. By the end of our program, students will be equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to perform at their highest potential on the ACT. Whether a student is looking to improve their score for college admissions, scholarship opportunities, or personal growth, our ACT Prep Program is designed to help them achieve their goals.
Our ACT Coordinator works with students to develop an Individualized Test Taking Plan that will detail how each student should approach their test. We understand that every student is unique with different strengths, weaknesses, and learning styles. That's why our program is personalized and tailored to meet the individual needs of each student.
Our expert tutors work with students one-on-one to develop an Individualized Study Plan that targets areas of improvement and builds upon existing strengths. We believe that a supportive and positive learning environment is key to success, and our tutors are dedicated to building rapport with students and fostering a sense of confidence and motivation.
The major difference is that in the smaller in-person courses, the tutors can work through questions that students miss on practice tests on a one-on-one basis instead of altogether as a class.
Square Root of Success has been helping students increase their ACT scores for over a decade. We are a local, family-owned business that loves to see students thrive. We have helped students increase scores over ten points from the teens to the 30s and receive full-tuition scholarships. We have worked with some students for years helping them continue to increase many points, and we have worked with some students for just one course helping them get the score that they wanted in one session. Whatever your goals are, we would love to work with your family.
Please click on the test date above that you are interested in studying for. Then, you can fill out the registration form for the class. If it is past the start date of the in-person course, don't hesitate to contact us about joining. We do provide make-up sessions for in-person courses if students start late or if they miss a class.
Our Standard ACT Prep Course comes with a score increase guarantee. In order for students to earn the guarantee, they must attend all classes (with video turned on for online courses), provide ACT login information, and pass quizzes (if applicable), use one of the two approved calculators, use a watch, and follow our Individualized Test Taking Plan on the ACT. If students do not increase their composite score by 3 points, then they can retake the class again for free until they do. This is not a money back guarantee. Students must retake their free course within 3 months. Superscores are not considered; only highest composite scores on a single test day.
Students need to sign up on the ACT.org website. They will create an account and register for a test date. The ACT tests can be taken at high schools and colleges, and students get to choose where they take the test.
It does not matter where they choose to take the test. There is no difference in the tests at different test centers. Students should sign up early in order to get a seat at the location that they want.
Students should not rely on a clock being in the room. There will not always be a clock that students can use. Students should always bring their own watch to keep up with their time. Digital watches are easier for students to read. Watches cannot beep, so alarms and beeping on the hour need to be turned off. Google can help with turning the sound off.
ACT proctors make mistakes surprisingly often. Students should absolutely let the proctor know if the proctor handles the timing incorrectly. Proctors can cut short the time on a test or not give a 5-minute warning, and that can be disastrous for scores. Proctors also incorrectly tell students that they can't use their calculator or their watch when, according to the rules, they absolutely can. It can be useful to bring a print-out of the calculator or watch rules to show to the proctor. Proctors can also just create a bad environment for testers by being loud, playing loudly on their phone, crying, going in and out of the room, or doing something else distracting. This is why it is best to plan to take the ACT several times and not wait until senior year.
There are so many things that can go wrong on test day that it is best to take the ACT multiple times. Students will also feel like certain tests are easier and certain tests are harder. If a student takes three tests in a row, then at least one of them should be an easier test for them and will help to maximize their scores.
It is recommended that students take their first test in December or April of their 9th grade year. This will give families a baseline score to see where they stand.
It does not matter which test students take. It is recommended that students take both tests at least once to see if they do any better on one versus the other. The SAT is now fully digital and redesigned, and some students are performing better on this new 2024 digital version.
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