PrepNow’s Recommended Spring ACT Test Timeline
Our experience working with thousands of students has led us to develop clear recommendations for your child’s testing calendar. We typically do not recommend the Accelerated Track unless your child has completed Algebra II prior to junior year. However, every student has unique personal and academic needs, so we encourage you to call PrepNow the summer before junior year to customize a timeline for your child.
Traditional Track: Spring Testing
| Date: | PrepNow’s Recommendation: |
| Early August | Enroll in Fall PSAT Tutoring. |
| August/September | Begin Fall PSAT Tutoring. |
| October | Take the PSAT. We recommend that every junior take the PSAT, even in predominantly ACT-oriented regions of the country. |
| December | Review PSAT scores and enroll in winter tutoring. By enrolling in December, you’ll beat the January rush, have greater scheduling flexibility, and a wider array of tutors. |
| January |
Begin ACT tutoring for the February or April ACT. This allows your child enough time to complete assignments and practice tests, and ensures that test prep doesn’t distract from schoolwork during this critical academic period.
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| February/April | Take the ACT. |
| May | If applicable, begin ACT review program for the June or July ACT.
Once you have received your child’s February or April ACT results, we’ll be in a position to determine whether additional tutoring makes sense. While some students take the exam only once, many take it a second time in June or July. |
| June/July | Second ACT testing. Our goal is for this to be your child’s final testing. If all has gone well, he or she will have a strong score within the target range of his or her choice colleges. Otherwise, we can develop a plan to prepare your child for one last ACT in the summer before or fall of senior year. |
Accelerated Track: Fall Testing
| Date: | PrepNow’s Recommendation: |
| Early July | Enroll in Fall ACT Tutoring. For students seeking tutoring for fall test dates, we recommend enrolling in July to ensure a reasonable pace for the program. |
| August | Begin Fall ACT Tutoring. |
| October | Take the PSAT. We recommend that every junior take the PSAT, even in predominantly ACT-oriented regions of the country. |
| October/December | First ACT testing. Students who have already completed Algebra II often choose to sit for their first testing in the fall. |
| December | Review PSAT scores and enroll in winter tutoring. By enrolling in December, you’ll beat the January rush, have greater scheduling flexibility, and a wider array of tutors. |
| January |
Complete ACT review program. Prior to taking the test again, your child can complete refresher lessons to keep his or her skills sharp for test day.
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| February/April | Second ACT Testing. Our goal is for this to be your child’s final testing. If all has gone well, he or she will have a strong score within the target range of his or her choice colleges. Otherwise, we can develop a plan to prepare your child for one last ACT in the summer before or fall of senior year. |
PrepNow is a national leader in one-to-one, online test prep and academic tutoring. The test-taking techniques and strategies taught in our SAT tutoring and ACT tutoring programs enable students to earn higher test scores and gain admissions to competitive colleges and universities. Our expert subject tutors and personalized lesson plans help students earn better grades and become happier, more confident students. Whether you’re looking for a math tutor or any other type of academic tutoring, PrepNow can help. To learn about tutoring programs in your area, feel free to contact us for more information.
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