ACT Boot Camp – The Playbook

COMPREHENSIVE

20 Hours of Live Expert Instruction

EFFECTIVE

5 Points Average Score Increase

ENGAGING

0 Y.P.M’s (Yawns Per Minute)

LEARN THE PLAYBOOK FOR CRACKING EVERY QUESTION GUARANTEED TO BE ON YOUR ACT.

SELECTED TOPICS INCLUDE

Shortcuts for math problems that stump 95% of test-takers.

Techniques for uncovering hidden clues that instantly reveal the main idea in lengthy reading passages.

Strategies for identifying and eliminating even the sneakiest trap answers.

Methods for remaining poised under pressure, an indispensable skill when it comes to the three-hour ACT.

STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM

10 two-hour live-online lessons led by a charismatic and highly experienced instructor who has successfully coached thousands of students since 2006.

Our exclusive prep guide, The Playbook for Acing the ACT, featuring step-by-step strategies for cracking every question on the test and hundreds of practice questions.

10 full-length diagnostic exams to gauge student progress and build mental stamina.

Video recordings of the entire course, so students can review key concepts whenever they would like, even after the course has ended.

“ACT Science was so hard for me before the class. I used to run out of time from spending so much time trying to figure out the confusing tables and charts. Now I know how to break down all the info and what the questions are really asking. Also, I liked how you explained how to do the 10 hardest math problems. I’m not nervous about the test any more.”

Alexis Wright

Marvin Ridge High School

Charlotte, NC

“Andrew spent last summer taking an ACT course and said he learned a thousand times more in one weekend with you than in two months of that course. I was worried he wouldn’t be able to focus for an online class, but he never complained and even laughed a few times. Kudos to whoever the teacher was. You kept him fully engaged.”

Michelle Berenson

Tenafly High School Parent

Tenafly, NJ

“I got a 33 in Math and a 35 in Reading. Thank you!”

Zoe Leistikow

Harriton Senior High School

Rosemont, PA

“Thank you so much. I had no idea what to do for my Common App or supplements and kept writing drafts that I wasn’t happy with. You helped me understand what admissions officers look for when they read students’ personal statements and how I had a unique story to tell. I’m positive my essays helped me get into Brown, and I feel much more confident in my writing ability now than I did before. Thank you!”

Allison Winograd
Brookline High School
Brookline, MA

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is this course geared toward any specific grade level?

Although some 9th and 12th grade students participate in our ACT prep course, the majority of students are rising juniors or current 11th grade students. Many students take our ACT prep course the summer prior to junior year.

Can students ask questions and participate?

Absolutely! We strongly encourage participation and strive to create a welcoming, supportive class environment from the outset. All questions are private, so students can feel secure asking questions they might be too reluctant or self-conscious to pose in a traditional classroom setting.

Do colleges really view the ACT and SAT with equal weight?

Simply put, yes. If you are a parent reading this and you grew up in the Northeast, there’s a good chance you took the SAT in high school and that you didn’t know the ACT existed during that time. The SAT is such an entrenched rite of passage (especially in the Northeast, where the exam originated) that many parents feel their student will be at a disadvantage if they only submit an ACT score. We promise that’s not the case. College admissions officers do not have a preference for one test.

What about scores—what’s the average score improvement for this course?

We calculate score improvement data based on the difference between students’ starting scores (official exam scores that are shared with us) and students’ end scores (official exam scores after students complete our program). We segment score improvement data based on starting score range, because students who start at, say, a 33 on the ACT can only improve up to three points, while students whose starting scores are in the low 20s can have much more dramatic improvements.

Students whose starting scores range from 20 to 23, inclusive, improve an average of 6 points.

Students whose starting scores range from 24 to 27, inclusive, improve an average of 4 points.

Students whose starting scores range from 28 to 31, inclusive, improve an average of 3 points.

And students whose starting scores range from 32 to 34, inclusive, improve an average of 2 points.

We do not recommend our course for students who have already achieved a composite score of 35. If you have a composite score of 35 but are looking to increase your score in one or two test categories (ACT Science, for example), we recommend that you pursue 1-on-1 tutoring lessons that focus on the specific exam sections for which you are seeking a higher score.

Can students ask questions and participate?

Absolutely! We strongly encourage participation and create a welcoming, supportive class environment from the outset. Students simply type their questions and send them to us via a chat box. All questions are private, so students can feel secure asking anything they would like without having to feel in any way self-conscious.

What aspects of the ACT do you cover during the Boot Camp? Do you teach both math and verbal?

We cover every section the ACT—English, Math, Reading, and Science—from strategies for tackling yawn-inducing Reading passages to shortcuts for math questions that stump the majority of test takers.

What are the qualifications of the instructor?

We’re not a mill with hundreds of instructors of varying abilities and track records. We don’t charge a premium for gifted, experienced instructors because all of our instructors are subject matter experts with an abiding passion for teaching. The vast majority of our instructors have graduated from the sort of colleges people proudly post on the rear window of their cars: Princeton, Yale, Dartmouth, Stanford, Columbia, MIT—and many more. However—and this is a really important however—we don’t view sterling academic credentials as equivalent to teaching ability. We interview and decline to hire plenty of brilliant people who can’t seem to explain even the simplest of concepts. Therefore, the number one trait we seek in instructors is the ability to teach: that unique combination of communication skills, emotional intelligence, and empathy that separates mere tutors from teachers who inspire students to fulfill their potential.

LEARN THE PLAYBOOK FOR CRACKING THE ACT

The Next ACT Playbook Begins July 18

Learn go-to strategies from a charismatic, experienced instructor who will give you all the tools you need to maximize your potential.

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Jul 18 - Aug 17	Tuesday & Thursday Morning Classes	See Schedule	Live-Online	$1,299	Enroll

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LEARN THE PLAYBOOK FOR CRACKING EVERY QUESTION GUARANTEED TO BE ON YOUR ACT.

SELECTED TOPICS INCLUDE

STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

LEARN THE PLAYBOOK FOR CRACKING THE ACT

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We’re proud to have the highest rating of every test prep and admissions firm on TrustPilot. Here are recent reviews from students, parents, and schools.

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