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Beyond the numbers…ACT Testing and YOU!

Soon, we will be into the full swing of school, schedules and social circles.  September is only a flip of the weekly calendar away, and if you are a high school student, perhaps the first date circled in red that you may see is September 21st.  Yes, the first ACT test date of this academic year.  If you’ve not yet registered, and are in need of signing up, go to www.actstudent.org  to complete your registration, learn more about the test, and view critical information about the rules surrounding the ACT.

Prior to test date, however, you may find test preparation extremely beneficial to you, especially for the following reasons:

1.       It is a stressful day; extra confidence in your abilities will be extremely helpful.

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2.       EVERYBODY has questions that may present difficulty to them.  Having an awareness of what type of question is a weaker area, but also a skill set with which to approach those questions is monumental.

3.       Since higher test scores mean more options for the colleges YOU want to attend and increased scholarship opportunities, you ultimately have more control over your future after leaving high school. 

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There are many different viewpoints of time frames of test preparation, and the window of time in proximity to the actual test date.  One thing holds true, however--systematic and comprehensive instruction in targeted areas will be much more beneficial than last minute cramming.  In essence, HOW you learn and taking that knowledge and applying it is critical to your success on the ACT. 

What happens if you take the ACT in September, and your scores are less than what you were hoping? First, don’t feel bad!  According to ACT, many students have taken the ACT at least two times.  In fact, they report that of students who take the test again, 57% of students increase their Composite score. 

Think of it this way—some students don’t do so well on their driver’s test the first time around.  After a bit of tweaking, adjusting, and selective attention to the trouble areas, the driver’s test the second time around is approached with more confidence, and perhaps even a better outcome! 

Whether the ACT is being taken for the first, second or third time—My Math Teacher, LLC is here to assist.  We can pinpoint your test-taking strengths and weaknesses and develop a playbook for YOUR success! Give us a call or visit our website for more information.

--Mrs. B.

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