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ACT Test Prep
The ACT is a multiple choice standardized test which is designed to measure the student's academic achievement in high school. It doesn't measure the student's intelligence! Students can increase their ACT score by preparing for the test in just 8 weeks!
Students learn test-taking skills and techniques from our teachers that will help them tackle the ACT with confidence. The teachers will refresh their memory of the subjects tested so they can turn their new found confidence to reach their testing goals into reality. Students will be given practice exams in test-taking conditions to build up their speed and endurance.
Please note: Each student will be responsible for providing his/her own book. Jamie thinks that students can buy their books from a large book retailer for a lesser price than she can purchase books for resale thus saving the students' money. Students will be notified by email as to which book to purchase once they are enrolled in a test prep course.
Online Test Prep
Test preparation should not be a "one size fits all" proposition. Our online test prep option is an adaptive learning platform that diagnoses each student's individual strengths and weaknesses and creates a personalized study plan based on their needs and timelines. As students progress through the course, the program adapts to them.
Private Appointments
If you have a hectic, constantly changing schedule or feel like you need individualized help in ACT test content, private appointments can be made with one of Jamie's tutors. Check out Jamie's appointment packages on the Fee Schedule page.
ACT Test Prep Courses
Jamie’s ACT Prep Courses provide comprehensive guidance and content review across all ACT sections, including English, Reading, Math, and Science. Prepare for the ACT with our flexible, 8-week long, asynchronous/online prep program designed to fit your schedule and learning style. All enrolled students receive unlimited access to our adaptive test prep software, while those enrolled in our Comprehensive course also benefit from live Q&A sessions, proctored practice exams, expert feedback, and personalized progress monitoring.
We offer three ACT Prep Course options to meet different needs and levels of support: Basic, Intermediate, and Comprehensive.
Basic:
- 8-weeks long
- Unlimited access to test prep software
- Client support
Intermediate:
- 8-weeks long
- Unlimited access to test prep software
- Client support
- Weekly Progress Summaries
Comprehensive:
- 8-weeks long
- Unlimited access to test prep software
- Client support
- Weekly Progress Summaries
- Comprehensive reviews and recommendations
- 16 live Q&A sessions
- Proctored practice exams
- 10% off private tutoring sessions for the duration of the prep course
- Continued access to test prep software at a discounted rate
Click the "Enroll Now" red button to see our scheduled courses.
What is the ACT?
The ACT is a college entrance exam that assesses students in core academic areas. The test includes three required sections: English, Math, and Reading. There are two optional sections—Science and Writing—that students may choose to take for additional reporting.
As of April 2025, the ACT is transitioning to a new Enhanced ACT format. This updated version features fewer questions, more time per question, and a shorter overall test length to reduce fatigue and improve focus.
The required portion of the test takes approximately 2 hours, with additional time if students choose to take the optional sections.
Key Changes in the Enhanced ACT:
- Shorter test with fewer questions and more time per question
- Composite score now based on English, Math, and Reading only
- Optional Science section is scored separately and does not affect the Composite
- Optional Writing (Essay) section remains unchanged and is scored separately
- STEM score is provided if Science is taken (average of Math and Science)
Starting in April 2025, students in the U.S. can take the ACT online in the Enhanced format. The paper-and-pencil version will be updated to the Enhanced ACT beginning September 2025.
Be sure to select your preferred test format when registering. You can make changes to your format choice up until the late registration deadline, but additional fees may apply. Changes cannot be made on test day.
What to Expect:
| SECTION | SCORE | TIME |
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English: 50 Questions |
1-36 | 35 Minutes |
|
Math: 45 Questions |
1-36 | 50 Minutes |
|
Reading: 36 Questions |
1-36 | 40 Minutes |
|
Science (Optional): 40 Questions |
1-36 | 40 Minutes |
|
Writing (Optional):
|
2-12 | 40 Minutes |