ACTprep.com (Formerly Outlier's Advantage) - August 2024 Start Date
Sun Aug 11, 2024 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM EDT
Pellissippi State (Hardin Valley Campus), 37932
Description
Details Specific to This Start Date:
This program marks the early commencement of the December ACT session. We offer three such early start sessions annually. Typically, our classes conclude their 13-week cycle on the ACT day. However, for early start sessions, the cycle ends a month before the targeted ACT. To assist students in maintaining their momentum, we provide an additional month in the program at no extra cost. Classes are held every Sunday evening from 4-6 ET, starting August 11 and ending on December 7. We strongly advise students in this program to register for both the in-school March ACT and the April ACT. The enrollment deadline is January 28. If you've missed the deadline and wish to join, please contact us to discuss your circumstances.
Welcome to ACTprep.com
At ACTprep.com, we help students get into the college they want, assist them in securing scholarships to pay for it, and support their growth as students and individuals in the process. We achieve this by guiding them towards a score of 34 on the ACT, regardless of their starting point. Even if a student isn’t aiming for a 34, adopting the mindset, study skills, and success principles of a student who achieves a 34 is the fastest way to realize a five-point composite score increase. Each of our 13-week programs is designed to help students do just this.
Whether students join us in person or via Zoom, our program offers the most relationship-based program in the nation. Even in our group programs, each student is paired with a dedicated Assistant Coach, who has not only excelled in the ACT themselves, scoring 34 superscore or higher, but is also deeply committed to their student's success. This partnership begins with a one-on-one orientation, fostering a strong connection from the outset. Throughout our 13-week programs, coaches maintain regular communication with their students, available nearly every day through text, phone calls, and Zoom sessions. They are more than just tutors; they are mentors and guides, offering personalized feedback, reviewing progress, and providing the consistent, supportive presence essential for students to reach and exceed their ACT goals.
What makes us awesome?
- 34+ Coaches: Every coach at ACTprep.com has superscored a 34 or above on their own ACT.
- Relationships: Every student in every program gets a dedicated coach who is in contact with them and available almost every day of the program via text, phone, and Zoom.
- Adaptive Curriculum: We have developed our own curriculum designed to elevate students from any starting score to a 34. Each 13-week program is tailored to add an additional five points.
- Results: Among students who adhere to our recommended five pillars of success, 49% achieve a 31 superscore or above, 30% achieve a 10-point increase or a 36 on English, and 20% score a 36 in at least one section.
- Five-point Guarantee: We are one of the few programs in the nation that guarantees at least a five-point composite score increase. If a student puts in the recommended hours into one of our 13-week programs and doesn’t achieve at least a five-point composite increase, we’ll either give them free sessions until they do or give part or all of their money back, whatever the family sees as fair. We guarantee all the way up to a 34 superscore in our 34+ Guaranteed program and up to a 32 superscore in our other 13-week programs.
- Reputation: We have a five-star rating across every platform we are aware of.
- Interactive App: We have created our own app that complements our curriculum, enabling students, coaches, and parents to track progress live.
- Content Mastery: We not only help students master the timing and testing strategies of the ACT but also find and fill gaps in foundational concepts from middle school through advanced topics.
- Personal Growth: Students can apply the skills, tools, and success principles they learn with us to achieve many challenging goals in their future.
Tailored Pathways to ACT Success
We offer four main 13-week programs, each tailored to different ACT starting scores, yet all are focused on a singular objective: enabling students to elevate their score by five points.
- One-on-One Coaching: Great for students with any current ACT score.
- Core+ Group Program: Ideal for students scoring between 18 - 22.
- Core Group Program: Tailored for those with scores between 23 - 27.
- 34+ Guaranteed Small Group Program: Designed for students starting at 28 or above.
We work with students from all over the nation via Zoom. Our Zoom programs will interact with your student more one-on-one and get your students a bigger increase to a higher score than any in-person options available. If a student lives near Knoxville, TN, they can attend our Core programs in person at Pellissippi State (HVA campus), which is where we livestream the class.
In each program, students engage in a weekly session with their coach or class, complemented by daily structured homework. Our dynamic approach is responsive to each student's changing needs, supported by a dedicated coach who provides frequent, personalized guidance between sessions.
Comprehensive ACT Preparation Framework
Our curriculum, uniform across all programs, serves as an extensive toolkit addressing every aspect of the ACT. From mastering the content to honing study strategies, we ensure students are prepared not only for test success but also for ongoing academic and personal accomplishments.
We adopt a methodical approach, concentrating on one subject at a time to precisely identify and fill knowledge gaps. Our diagnostic tools cover everything from foundational concepts to advanced strategies, preparing students for top-tier scores, including the coveted perfect 36.
The cornerstone of our program is our custom-designed app. This innovative tool streamlines daily planning, monitors progress, and offers real-time insights for students, coaches, and parents, keeping everyone connected and informed throughout the learning journey.
Our results speak volumes about our program's effectiveness: 70% of our students who embrace our five pillars of success experience a 5-point composite increase or attain a superscore of 32 or higher, 49% achieve a 31 superscore or higher, and 20% score a perfect 36 in at least one section. Beyond these stats, the real success stories are our students' individual achievements. Scroll below to see what our students have achieved.
Our Unmatched Guarantee
We have the most straightforward guarantee in our industry, making it risk-free to work with us. If your student puts in the recommended hours in one of our 13-week programs and doesn't achieve at least a five-point composite increase (up to a 34 superscore in our 34+ Guaranteed program and up to a 32 superscore in our other programs), we'll either provide free sessions until they do or give part or all of your money back, whatever you think is fair. It really is that easy. Our five-star ratings across every platform we are aware of are a testament to our commitment to this guarantee. While not everyone achieves the five-point increase, we are dedicated to making things right for those who don't.
Recommended Hours:
Our primary programs each span 13 weeks with a homework load of 1.5 to 2 hours daily, six days a week. This schedule includes a live session once every week, lasting between 1.5 to 2 hours, which is scheduled during a consistent weekly time slot. Outside these sessions, students are assigned homework, which they can complete flexibly according to their personal schedules. The nature of the daily homework varies, adapting to the specific subject matter and the current phase of the program. To assist students in managing their workload, our app provides daily guidance, outlining the tasks for each day and adjusting dynamically to suit each student's progress and circumstances throughout the duration of the program.
Setting a Student's Starting Score:
To accurately determine a student's starting score, we require either an official ACT score or participation in a Free Mock ACT hosted by us. We do not accept PreACT scores for setting starting scores, as we have found them to be consistently unreliable. If taking an official ACT or our mock test isn't feasible before beginning the program, please contact us to discuss alternative methods for establishing the starting score.
Optimal Timing for ACT Preparation
The ideal time for most students to begin their ACT preparation is in the spring or summer of their sophomore year. Starting at this point maximizes the benefits of our program, aligning closely with academic development and providing ample time to achieve desired score improvements. Early preparation also positions students favorably for a strong PSAT score, increases their chances of acceptance into Governor’s School, enables eligibility for dual enrollment classes, and allows more time during junior and senior years for scholarship and college applications. While the preferable start is before junior year, the most common start time for most students is the spring or summer of their junior year.
It's also important to consider when your student can best commit to our program. The outcomes and progress are directly linked to the effort and time invested. Hence, choosing a period when your student can reliably dedicate 1.5 to 2 hours daily over the 13-week span is ideal for achieving optimal results.
Program Descriptions
Core and Core+ 13-Week Programs
- Price: Core: $969 | Core+: $1,599
- Difference: Core+ includes four 1.75-hour individual sessions via Zoom.
- Guarantee: Five-point increase guarantee
- Recommendation:
- Core+ is advised for students with a starting score between an 18 - 23 or who struggle in English or math.
- Core is recommended for students with between a 23-27.
- Timing: Sundays, 4-6 p.m. ET. Available nationwide via Zoom or in-person at Pellissippi State Hardin Valley Campus for those near Knoxville, TN.
- Time Commitment: Daily 1.5 to 2 hours of homework, six days per week.
34+ Guaranteed Program (A small group program for advanced students)
- Price: $1,700
- Who: Recommended for students with a 28+ ACT score.
- Guarantee: A score of 34+ for students starting at 28 or above who put in the 9-12 hours per week of the program.
- Cohort: Maximum of ten students per cohort.
- Schedule: The first 13 weeks require 1.5 hours of daily homework, followed by a flexible hour-a-day, five days a week.
- Timing: Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. ET. Available nationwide via Zoom.
One-on-One Programs (Via Zoom)
- Features: Personalized ACT preparation with weekly 1.75-hour Zoom sessions. The curriculum is tailored to individual student needs.
- Session Costs:
- Admission and Supplies: $220 (non-refundable) - $220 per session
- 13-Week Package Price: $2,700 (a savings of $380)
- Commitment: No binding contracts.
- Progress Expectation: Students can anticipate an improvement of 1/4 to 1/2 point per week, provided they dedicate 1.5-2 hours daily to homework. Students who do 13 or more weeks receive our five-point increase guarantee.
- Session Costs:
31+ Guaranteed Program (One-Year Duration)
- Price: $1,899
- Guarantee: A score of 31+ for students starting at 25 or a six-point jump for scores below 25.
- Structure: Four sections; average gains of 3-4 points in the initial section and 2-3 points in subsequent sections. Over 50% of students who complete the program achieve at least an 8-point composite rise.
- Schedule: The first 13 weeks require 1.5 hours of daily homework, followed by a flexible hour-a-day, five days a week.
- Timing: Sundays, 4-6 p.m. ET. Available nationwide via Zoom or in-person at Pellissippi State Hardin Valley Campus for those near Knoxville, TN.
Single Subject and Mini Programs
- Available options encompass the English Month ($539), Math Month ($539), and the Fast Track Five Week Program ($642), which consists of a dedicated week for each subject followed by a review week. It's important to note that these are not accelerated courses; students selecting these options will be covering a single section from the standard 13-week program.
- Timing: Sundays, 4-6 p.m. ET. Available nationwide via Zoom or in-person at Pellissippi State Hardin Valley Campus for those near Knoxville, TN.
- Time Commitment: Daily 1.5 to 2 hours of homework, six days per week.
- Start Dates Available:
- English Month: January, April, July, and October.
- Math Month: February, May, August, and November.
- Fast Track Five-Week Program (2-3 Point Increase): June and September.
For More Info:
Have any questions? Feel free to reach out to us at 865-643-6030 or send us an email at info@actprep.com.
Interested in learning more through a personal consultation? You can schedule a free Zoom session here.
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Location
Pellissippi State (Hardin Valley Campus), 37932