The ACT is a college admissions test that most juniors and/or seniors take in high school. Many students will take the ACT during their junior year of high school and all colleges will accept both ACT and SAT test scores. The ACT tests English, math, reading, science and has an optional essay section. iAchieve Learning offers private, customized ACT tutoring for students and we come to you! Choose one of our three ACT Test Prep packages depending on how much prep time you need and where you are in the process.
“I would absolutely recommend the tutors at iAchieve Learning for ACT prep. The tutor that worked with my daughter was very knowledgable and helped her with test taking strategies and prepared her very well to take the ACT. We were very pleased with her results on the ACT!” – John
What is the Format of the ACT?
- English: 45 minutes, 75 questions
- Math: 60 minutes, 60 questions
- Reading: 35 minutes, 40 questions
- Science: 35 minutes, 40 questions
- Writing: 30 minutes (optional)
Our Approach to ACT Test Prep
1. Take a Free Practice Test
We highly recommend that any students just starting the test prep process first take a free practice ACT test to determine their baseline score. In the past, iAchieve Learning was offering the free practice tests at the Des Plaines Library. Since Covid hit, we are now mailing home to families a free practice ACT and/or SAT which also includes proctoring instructions and a stamped envelope to send it back to us. Once we receive it, we grade the practice tests with our extensive Online Test Prep Portal and then email students and parents the results within 1-2 days and offer a free phone consultation to go through the results. If you would like to take one of our free practice tests, please click the link below to contact us with your name and address!
2. Choose one of our 3 Test Prep Package
iAchieve Learning offers 3 different ACT test prep packages for students. Each package is customized to the individual student’s needs. Our instructors focus on content review and mastery, proven test-taking strategies, and implement homework drills, mini-quizzes and additional practice tests. Our Test Prep Specialists work with families to create a schedule that leads up to the test dates that the student is aiming for and that works for the student’s current schedule.
3. Course Materials
With each package, students will receive a large ACT textbook with over 1500 practice problems, a smaller Essay Guidebook, and have access to our extensive Online Test Prep Portal. The Online Test Prep Portal has video solutions for every single problem in the textbook, it tracks the student’s progress on all assignments and practice tests, and sends parents email updates. iAchieve Learning also provides many additional supplemental materials such as a Math Formula Packet, an ACT Strategies Guidebook, English grammar review, and more!
4. Lesson Structure
Our experienced Test Prep Instructors will create customized lesson plans that revolve around strengthening the student’s weaknesses while also building upon their strengths. For each one hour that the student is with their instructor, they will receive around 60+ minutes of homework to do for the next session.
Sample ACT Lesson:
Go over homework from previous session
-Related Angles
-Triangles
-Circles
-Polygons
Review ACT Math Strategies
Math Quiz #8
Homework: Math Unit #4 Homework Drills #1-3, Math Quiz #9, Math Practice Test
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ACT Test Dates and Deadlines
| ACT Test Date | Registration Deadline | When to Start Preparing |
| October 26, 2024 | September 20, 2024 | June 2024 |
| December 14, 2024 | November 8, 2024 | August 2024 |
| February 8, 2025 | January 3, 2025 | October 2024 |
| April 5, 2025 | February 28, 2025 | December 2024 |
| June 14, 2025 | May 9, 2025 | February 2025 |
| July 12, 2025 | June 6, 2025 | March 2025 |
Why choose iAchieve Learning for ACT Prep Tutoring?
- One-on-one instruction to ensure immediate results
- Our tutors have extensive ACT Prep tutoring experience
- Affordable prices and packages
- We create flexible schedules to serve your needs
- Reduce test anxiety and help build student confidence
- iAchieve Learning offers 3 packages for ACT Prep. Each session is 1 or 1.5 hours and our tutors will teach test taking strategies, time management techniques, design individual lessons based on student weaknesses, and provide ACT Practice Tests.