ACT Test Prep
One of the recent trends in standardized testing is the increasing popularity of the ACT. Every year more of our students are taking both the SAT and ACT, and more are taking the ACT as their sole college admissions tests. Many parents are unfamiliar with the content and format of the ACT, how it differs from the SAT, and this knowledge gap leads to many questions and much anxiety.
Take the ACT or the SAT?
The most reliable answer comes from having your student take an ACT practice test to see not only his or her score, but also his or her gut reaction to the test. The difficulty of the ACT comes from the incredibly swift pace of the test. Whereas the difficulty of the SAT stems from the trickiness of a given question and the obscurity of what that question is asking, the ACT presents a more straightforward challenge.
While 70-80% of students perform equally well on both tests, often students have a strong preference for one test over the other. The best way to decide if the ACT or the SAT is the better fit for your student is to try an official practice ACT.
One-One-One TUTORING for the ACT
Many test prep companies claim to tutor the ACT; however, they are primarily SAT prep companies offering ACT tutoring as an afterthought. At Summit, we are experts on the ACT. We have developed our own proprietary ACT curriculum, and we know the fine points of this test. Choosing between an ACT or SAT path is an important decision. We are here to help you and your student come to the best decision for them. As your ACT test prep resource, our mission is to help your student reach their full potential so that their scores are aligned with their true academic abilities.
Start Your ACT Test Prep Journey Here
Most students begin working with Summit by taking a free diagnostic test which includes a score report analysis and counseling session with one of our expert program directors. We can help you to develop a personalized test prep plan that is right for your student. Our program directors personally match students with a tutor who is his or her best fit so the sessions are engaging, productive, and even fun. We believe that test preparation is all about taking the pressure off, ensuring you have strong support from a caring team to answer all your questions and help relieve the anxiety around college admissions standardized testing. Please feel free to call or email us any time with your questions about test prep.
2019-2020 ACT Test Schedule
(as found on ACT website)
Once you’ve decided on the ACT, the first step in your test plan is to decide when to take the test.
TO REGISTER for an ACT date, you first need to create an account on ACT.org
*Note that the ACT does not have test centers scheduled in California or New York for the July 2020 test date.
| ACT Date | Registration Deadline | Late Registration Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| September 14, 2019 | August 16, 2019 | August 17 – 30, 2019 (late fee required) |
| October 26, 2019 | September 20, 2019 | September 21 – October 4, 2019 (late fee required) |
| December 14, 2019 | November 8, 2019 | November 9 – 22, 2019 (late fee required) |
| February 8, 2020 | January 10, 2020 | January 11 – 17, 2020019 (late fee required) |
| April 4, 2020 | February 28, 2020 | February 29 – March 13, 2020 (late fee required) |
| June 13, 2020 | May 8, 2020 | May 9 – 22, 2020 (late fee required) |
| July 18, 2020* | June 19, 2020 | June 20 – 26, 2020 (late fee required) |
