ACT Prep Plan

Ultimate Summer SAT/ACT Prep Plan So, your college-bound student is starting to think about taking the SAT and/or ACT this summerfor the first, second or even third time. A summer exam prep plan is definitely in order. Heres an example of an SAT/ACT prep plan for your teen (based on Huntington Learning Centers exam prep program): Week one: Choose the SAT or ACT. Take an initial evaluation test. Choose either the SAT or ACT based on the results of the evaluation (and any college preferences). Week two: Get a baseline score. Take a full-length, timed practice exam to get a baseline score. Develop a targeted study plan based on strong and weak areas identified in the practice test. Create a study schedule by exam section and sub-section and study according to customized prep schedule (# of days depends on exam timing and goals). Week three: Start to work on different problem types and keep studying. Get familiar with multiple choice, student-produced response questions, improving sentence questions, etc. Continue to study according to a customized prep schedule. Weeks four/five: Focus on time management, get familiar with how the SAT/ACT exams are scored and keep studying. Work on exam time management by learning the structure of the exam and building skills like how to rule out obviously incorrect answers. Learn about scoring and adjust test-taking strategies and pacing accordingly. Continue to study according to a customized prep schedule. Week six: Review progress. Take a full-length, timed practice exam. Adjust study schedule based on results, if needed. Improve on question types where the lowest practice scores are received. Continue to study according to a customized prep schedule. Week seven: Continue improving weaker areas. Improve on question types where the lowest practice scores are received. Continue to study according to a customized prep schedule. Review test-taking strategies and stress management techniques in the week leading up to the SAT/ACT exam date. Week eight: Take the SAT or ACT! This is an example of what your teens ultimate summer SAT/ACT prep study plan could look like, but at Huntington, we do not believe in one-size-fits-all learningor SAT/ACT exam prep. Each prep program is developed based on a students specific needs, goals, strengths, and weaknesses. Call 1-800 CAN LEARN to learn more about Huntingtons individualized exam preparation services.