ACT TEst Prep in Louisville, KY
We know the ACT inside and out
Test scores can determine whether or not your son gets accepted to college. One test score can determine whether or not your daughter is awarded a scholarship. Don’t panic. The techniques we use in our one-on-one tutoring and in our group sessions have helped thousands of students increase their scores an average of three points. Eight of those students have even received perfect “36” scores.
We constantly monitor revisions within the ACT structure and update our test prep curricula accordingly.
The ACT changes have been continuous and subtle, but our courses have kept up with the pace. You will find that our test prep courses are reasonably priced and parent-friendly. We email test scores to parents after each session, and we offer follow-up options so you can rest assured that your child will walk into any exam ready to succeed. We offer one-on-one instruction and group test prep at Educational Resources or area high schools.
Where Our Students Have Advanced To
Our ACT test prep courses are designed to unlock a student's full potential for the ACT exam. However, true success is a partnership. While we provide the tools, strategies, and expertise, the student's commitment to our curriculum and their innate drive to excel play an integral role. We're proud to share that our dedicated students, proactive in their quest for academic excellence, have found their paths leading to some of the esteemed institutions listed below.
Why We’re the Best ACT Tutors in Louisville, KY
Proven Score Improvement
At Educational Resources, our students experience an average ACT score improvement of 3 points. While on the surface, this might seem modest, it's crucial to understand the significance of these points on the ACT's 1 to 36 scale. This uplift of 3 points can be the defining factor in not only securing admission to a coveted university but also in unlocking valuable scholarship opportunities.
Factoring All 4 Sections
The ACT encompasses four essential sections: Math, Science, Reading, and English. While some excel exceptionally, like the eight standout students from Educational Resources with perfect ACT scores, many face hurdles in particular sections. Acknowledging this, we offer specialized one-on-one sessions targeting specific ACT weaknesses (i.e. ACT private tutoring). Our teaching specialists, each proficient in a distinct ACT section, ensure that your child benefits from individualized attention, addressing their unique challenges and bolstering their potential to shine.
Practice Tests
The most effective way to approach the ACT is with firsthand familiarity of its content. At Educational Resources, we pride ourselves on offering this experience with two comprehensive ACT practice tests which are timed and graded, ensuring your child steps into the examination hall with confidence. Beyond these mock exams, our ACT test prep classes integrate structured homework plans, further solidifying your child's readiness for the pivotal test day.
ACT Adaptive
While the ACT has witnessed subtle evolutions over time, Educational Resources stands vigilant, poised to refine our curriculum and strategies should significant changes arise. This commitment ensures that our teaching methods remain current, offering our students a clear and accurate understanding of what awaits them in the pivotal exam.
Parent-Friendly
At the heart of Educational Resources is an unwavering dedication to our students and their triumphs on the ACT. Our mission is clear: To champion the success of every student. But our commitment doesn't end there. We understand the pivotal role parents play, often supporting their child's ACT preparation journey. To keep you informed and involved, we promptly email test scores after each ACT practice test and present follow-up options, ensuring you have complete confidence in your child's readiness for the exam. All of this is underscored by our commitment to offering value through fair pricing.
What Your Child Can Expect
Enrolling your child in Educational Resources' ACT test preparation course is a decision anchored in foresight and commitment. Within our structured sessions, students find themselves in an environment reminiscent of their school classrooms, surrounded by peers all aspiring to excel in the ACT. Yet, amidst this collective setting, our teaching specialists still provide individualized attention. That’s why it’s important to encourage your child to actively engage, voice their queries, and seek clarity before the inaugural session commences.
Spanning four comprehensive sessions, each approximately 3 hours in length, our course offers a balanced exploration of the ACT's core sections. The first half delves into Reading & English, while the latter navigates the intricacies of Math & Science. Cumulatively, that's 12 focused hours of ACT tutoring and preparation. Engaged participation throughout ensures not just preparedness but a heightened potential for an improved score. With equal emphasis on all ACT sections, students are poised to tackle the exam holistically, with unwavering confidence.
Lastly, we believe in equipping our students from the outset as all necessary materials are provided upfront, eliminating any hidden costs. Asides from the cost to attend our ACT preparation courses in the first place, all else that’s required is for your child to arrive with a zeal to learn and the determination to succeed.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The ACT is a college admission test. Most, but not all, colleges and universities require either an ACT or an SAT score for admissions.
The ACT tests one thing: your ability to take the ACT. Given enough time and effort devoted to the process of preparing for the ACT, a student can see a dramatic increase in his or her test score.
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The ACT has a science section; the SAT does not. The ACT goes into slightly more advanced math than does the SAT, but the ACT math is not as “tricky.” The ACT has four sections that always come in the same order: English, Math, Reading and Science. The SAT has sections with reading, writing & language, and 2 math sections. The essay is optional on both the ACT and the SAT, but it is recommended that test takers complete the essay one time. Finally, the ACT puts more emphasis on speed than does the SAT.
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There is a misconception that the ACT is not as prestigious as the SAT. This is not true. Admissions directors accept scores from either test.
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For most students, their ACT score is extremely important to the college admissions process. After receiving your GPA and the difficulty of course selection, most colleges look to your ACT score. Other aspects of your application—recommendations, admissions essays and activities—are less important than your score on the ACT. The higher the ACT score, the better your chances to win scholarships.
You achieve a raw score based on the number of questions you get right in each section. This raw score is placed on a curve based on the number of students who achieved the same raw score. The curve ranges from the lowest score of 1 to the highest score of 36.
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The single best predictor of success in college is GPA. However, the value of a 3.0 at one high school may differ from that at another school. Colleges need another measure that is standardized or the same for all students. The ACT meets that need for standardization.
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More competitive schools require more competitive scores. Visit the school’s web site or contact its admissions office to find out the average score for incoming students for a particular school.
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Most students have the potential to dramatically improve their ACT scores. Students coached in a one-on-one setting generally raise their scores faster and high than students participating only in a group. Group instruction is often a very good “starter” for the test-taking process.
Rule of thumb for ACT score increases:
1 point – 10-15 hours
3 points – 50-60 hours
7+ points – 100 hours
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Three times should be adequate to achieve your optimal score, but there is no penalty for taking the ACT as many times as you choose. ACT’s do vary in level of difficulty.
We recommend taking the test in the fall or winter of junior year. If taking Algebra II as a junior, wait for the April test date.
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Log in to www.actstudent.org. Click “Sign up/Login” and create an account, then follow the instructions. Make sure to sign up early to secure a spot at a preferred location.
If signing up for April, June, or December, check the appropriate box and pay $20 to receive your test booklet and answer sheet. It takes 4-6 weeks after the test date to receive them.
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3-4 No. 2 pencils (no mechanical pencils)
Your registration information, printed from the computer
Your driver’s license or other form of photo ID
A watch
Your graphing calculator with fresh batteries
Snacks and water
Dress in layers of clothing, in case the room seems hot or cold to you.
Check WHERE you are supposed to go before the morning of the test!
What Parents Say About Us
"When it was time for the ACT prep, we went again to Dr. Weigel's staff and they have made a 7 point difference in his ACT score in less than one year's time."
- Keith
"Patty is awesome! My son went from a 23 to 29!"
- Leiann
"Thank you to Dr. Weigel and her team for preparing my son for the ACT. Not only did he increase his ACT score, but it increased his test-taking confidence at school."
- Marilyn
"My son attended an ACT prep session that involved 3 class sessions that was designed specifically for students with special accommodations (he has ADHD and a permanent hearing loss). Dr. Weigel's team taught him a variety of test-taking strategies and he made a composite of 30 on the first try. He scored a 36 in Reading and a 34 in English."
- Courtney
"I highly recommend Educational Resources. Over the years, Dr. Weigel has been our family's "go to" resource any time educational assistance has been needed."
- Bonnie
Having met these four qualifying conditions outlined below, you may re-register to take ER’s Intensive ACT prep at no cost. That guarantee is student specific and cannot be transferred. The following conditions apply to Educational Resources Guarantee for ACT Intensive Class Participants:
Participants attend EVERY strategy session and both timed practice test sessions (arriving on time, never leaving early)
Participants complete ALL required tests; the test assigned for each session must be completed BEFORE the next strategy session begins (random filling in the answer sheet blanks during class is nonproductive)
Participants must take the ACT on the Saturday following the final test prep class
Although ER’s average score increase is 3 points, a 1-point increase is still an increase.
If your score does not increase, you must email a copy of your previous official ACT score and your current official ACT score to verify that the score did not increase. This data must be received no later than 2 weeks after you receive your scores.