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ACT Test Prep

We understand that standardized tests can be stressful. At Summit, our mission is to make the ACT preparation process a positive, stress-free experience for both you and your student.

As experts in the ACT, we’ve developed a proprietary curriculum designed to help students reach their full potential on the exam. Deciding between the ACT and SAT can be a pivotal choice, and we’re here to guide you and your student to the best path based on their strengths and goals.

Expert, Personalized Service

Your journey with Summit begins with a personalized consultation with your Program Director, who takes the time to understand your student’s unique needs and goals. From there, they design a tailored tutoring program, carefully matching your student with a compatible, experienced tutor who fits their learning style.

But our support doesn’t stop there. Your Program Director will monitor progress, provide ongoing guidance, and check in regularly to ensure the program stays on track. After each tutoring session, you’ll receive a detailed lesson recap email so you’re always informed about your student’s progress.

With our concierge-style approach, parents stay engaged, and student success remains at the heart of every tutoring program.

“Our tutor has been fantastic with my daughter. She has done a great job of inspiring her to take practice tests and to do well on the ACTs.”

Jodi G., Parent

"My son's Summit tutor helped him go from a 24 to a 31 on the ACT! He was the best - so patient and easy to be around."

Tiernan C. Parent

“Our son's tutor was wonderful! He was able to assess his strengths and weaknesses, and work with him to improve his ACT scores. His score increase was much larger than we were expecting! I can see our son's work with his tutor carrying over into his classes as he is now getting As in English, while he has never done so before.”

Amanda B., Parent

“Our tutor did a wonderful job with my son. She was very professional and friendly. She helped him gain confidence in his ability to do well on the ACT. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a tutor.”

Mary S., Parent

"He is a phenomenal tutor who helped our son achieve a score even better than we had hoped. He was methodical in breaking down the areas that needed improvement and coached our son how to overcome his weaknesses. We couldn't have asked for a better tutor."

Susan K., Parent

“We were very happy with our daughter's ACT tutor. He communicated every aspect of the tutoring process with us from our time schedule to the details of the ACT and his follow-up was 100%. He taught the ACT content clearly, explained the many ways to navigate the test through managing time, etc. He instilled confidence in my daughter that she would not have attained without him. Thank you.”

Elaine E., Parent

How to Get Started

Step 1: Take a Free, Proctored Practice Test

Sign up for a free, full-length practice test that simulates the official exam experience. This gives students valuable exposure to test pacing, question types, and format. Afterward, you and your student will receive a detailed score report, providing a clear benchmark and identifying key areas for growth.

Step 2: Schedule a Free Consultation

Once your student completes their practice test, you’ll meet with one of our expert Program Directors for a personalized consultation. Together, they’ll review the results, highlight your student’s strengths, and create a customized tutoring plan tailored to their specific needs—ensuring they build confidence and maximize their potential.

When Should You Take the ACT?

Once we've helped determine that the ACT is the right test for your student, the next step is choosing the best time for them to take it. The ideal timing depends on when your student will have the most time to prepare in the weeks leading up to test day.

Most students spend 10–16 weeks preparing for the test and take it two to three times to achieve their best score.

Your Program Director will work closely with you to identify the optimal test date based on your student’s schedule, academic workload, and goals, ensuring they’re set up for success.

ACT TEST SCHEDULE
ACT Date
Registration Deadline
Late Fee Registration Deadline
MULTIPLE-CHOICE SCORE RELEASE DATE*
We’ll add test dates when they are announced - check back with us soon!
*If you choose to take the ACT Writing Test, scores are normally available about 2 weeks after multiple-choice scores.
^Not in NY

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Meet Some of Our Top Tutors

Paige Guarino
Paige Guarino

Graduating summa cum laude from Middlebury College, Paige has tutored with Summit since 2020. She takes a supportive and enthusiastic approach, especially with students facing anxiety, confidence, or perfectionism. Pursuing a PhD in Counseling Psychology at Fordham, she researches mental health in the workplace. In her free time, she enjoys singing, musical theater, video games, and winter beach visits.

Areas of Expertise

Test Prep: SAT, ACT, SSAT, ISEE

AP: Psychology

Academic: Algebra, Geometry, English, US History

Megan Erickson
Megan Erickson

A strengths-based, methodical tutor, Megan joined Summit in 2013 and builds a close rapport with families while keeping sessions engaging and results-focused. She earned a BS in Psychology/Biological Bases of Behavior from Duke, then spent five years in clinical research at Tufts while completing post-baccalaureate pre-medical work at Harvard. Choosing education over patient care, she now tutors full time and loves helping students reach their goals. Outside of work, she follows sports and travels widely—22 countries and counting—with highlights like Denali base camp, Mt. Fuji, and the Great Barrier Reef.

Areas of Expertise

Test Prep: SAT, ACT, PSAT, SSAT, ISEE

Academic: Algebra, Biology, English

Aubrey Elson
Aubrey Elson

A Summit tutor since 2020, Aubrey turns test anxiety into structure and confidence with step-by-step planning, pacing, and problem-solving while building executive-function habits that last beyond test day. An Assistant Professor of Acting, Voice, and Speech at Illinois Wesleyan University, she brings college-level expectations and actionable feedback to her tutoring sessions. With perfect GPAs from high school through graduate school, she has tutored over 3,000 hours with more than 200 students. She holds an MFA from Florida Atlantic University and a BA from USC. A professional actor who has performed in two national tours and at Madison Square Garden, her restorative-yoga training informs the calm, focused test-day routines she coaches.

Areas of Expertise

Test Prep: SAT, ACT, PSAT

AP: US History

Academic: Algebra, Calculus, English, French, Geometry, US History

Executive Function Coaching

Michael Rogers
Michael Rogers

Michael graduated Phi Beta Kappa with honors from Johns Hopkins University, earning a B.A. in sociocultural anthropology. He has been a tutor and teacher with the company since 2016. Known for his patient, supportive style, Michael helps students build metacognitive awareness and strong logical-reasoning skills. Before joining the company, he worked in community organizing and researched community-based public health programs. Outside of tutoring, he’s an avid reader and crossword puzzler, a language and math enthusiast, and he enjoys biking and hiking.

Areas of Expertise

Test Prep: SAT, ACT, PSAT

AP: Calculus AB & BC, Chemistry, Physics (1/2/C), Precalculus, Statistics

Academic: Algebra, Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, English, Geometry, Physics, Statistics, Trig/Precalculus

Lily Gordon
Lily Gordon

A Summit tutor since 2020, Lily creates a supportive and encouraging environment while challenging students to reach their full potential. She earned her B.A. in Literature from Williams College and is a fluent Spanish speaker who aspires to work with bilingual children. In her free time, she enjoys expressing her creativity through art, dance, and reading plenty of books.

Areas of Expertise

Test Prep: SAT, ACT, SSAT, ISEE

Academic: Biology, English

Zdenka Sturm
Zdenka Sturm

In addition to her role as an Elite Tutor, Zdenka serves as Summit’s Assistant Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Training. She joined Summit in 2007 and has contributed in multiple roles, including Adjunct Instructor in Biology at Cambridge College. She holds a BA in Anthropology from Harvard, where she received the Detur Prize and a Center for European Studies grant. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring abstract algebra and number theory.

Areas of Expertise

Test Prep: SAT, ACT, PSAT

AP: Biology, Chemistry, Calculus AB & BC

Academic: Algebra, Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, English, Geometry, Physics, Statistics, Trig/Precalculus

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