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 Tip #1 –

Plan to take the April ACT during junior year, and plan to make this at least your student’s second or third test. Why? The April test appears to be a favorable test based on my student history because

• most students are in a groove during time in their junior year,

• the April test historically is somewhat “easier” than the other two released tests in December and June, and

• most students have experienced at least one test, kicking the anxiety to the curb and allowing a student to focus in on the sections most needed for score improvement

Tip #2 –

Plan to include several mock tests in the journey. Baseline testing helps the tutor focus on the most important material that will create the greatest score improvement opportunities. Mock testing during the journey will help monitor progress and continue to refine the areas of focus for practice and tutoring.

Here are a few highlighted case studies from this year that show why I recommend planning for an April test –