​ SAT/ACT Prep Programs ​
​​"I highly recommend taking Academy 4 Achievement ACT prep course. My score improved significantly to a 34 and along with my high GPA, I was qualified to receive a full-tuition scholarship. Thank you for all your support, guidance, and commitment throughout the process. I would have not succeeded that much without your help.”
- Jill, Colorado
Course Options (Include Tutoring)
1 mo course recommended for Seniors
1 month SAT or ACT - 12 hours course & 3 hours tutoring - only $595 (Reg $795)
2 month SAT or ACT - 20 hours course & 6 hours tutoring - only $995 (Reg $1195)
3 month SAT or ACT - 25 hours course & 8 hours tutoring - only $1295 (Reg $1495)
4 month SAT & ACT - 25 hours each course & 12 hrs tutoring - only $1695 (Reg $1895)
Best Value
If SAT prep for 1, 2, or 3 months is selected- add ACT prep for only $295 - and Vice Versa
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Course Prep Options Include:​
How does the course work?
SAT Prep Example (2-Month Plan):
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Expert instructor video lessons (Course)
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Virtual 1-on-1 live tutoring sessions
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Self-paced study for maximum flexibility
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Full guidance and support throughout​
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Unlimited access to study resources
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Unlimited practice tests
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Flexible starting date
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All Prep options are virtual
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Online Course: (Self-Paced):
Students take a 20-hour course that can be completed in 7–14 days. Evaluations are built in, so unfamiliar topics are learned along the way. -
Score Report: After the course is completed, we receive a detailed score report to target weak areas during tutoring.
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Practice Tests: Students take a practice test.
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Tutoring: meet for a 1-on-1 live tutoring session.
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*** Steps #3 & 4 - repeat themselves until the actual test date
*** Starting at $25 per month with Klarna
Note: The course itself doesn’t take two months to complete, but the plan includes full access to tutoring and resources throughout that period.
Longer Plans (3–4 months): These follow the same structure but offer extended access to the course, resources, and tutoring—perfect for students preparing for multiple test dates, such as the October and December SAT.
It is highly recommended to take the SAT/ACT test as many universities are currently re-instating standardized testing and require them for admissions. Increase your chances of receiving a scholarship and getting into the university of your choice by taking the SAT or the ACT.
Many schools such as Yale, Darmouth, and so many other
universities are now requiring SAT/ACT scores.
Unlike other companies, we offer comprehensive and customized test-prep programs, that include a prep course and tutoring. Therefore students who take our courses see immediate and remarkable results. The average increase in SAT score is 250 points and the average increase in ACT score is 5 points. Contact us today to schedule a course demo!
2025/2026 SAT/ACT Test Dates
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SAT ACT
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09/13/25 09/06/25
10/04/25 10/18/25
11/08/25 12/13/25
12/06/25 02/14/26
03/14/26 04/11/26
05/02/26 06/13/26
06/06/26 07/11/26
scoring
ACT Score is out of 36
SAT Score is out of 1600
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Format
ACT - paper/digital
SAT - digital
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The ACT includes: English, Math, and Reading.
The SAT includes: Reading, Writing, Language, and Math.
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Reading Section
SAT - Vocabulary & more advanced critical reading skills.
ACT - more straightforward but much faster.
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Math Section
SAT - Basic Algebra, Geometry, a few advanced concepts, more graphs
ACT - topics covered on the SAT + more advanced topics and Trigonometry
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English Section
Both tests cover basic and advanced grammatical skills
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OVERALL
SAT - is more complex and requires critical thinking skills.
ACT - is More straightforward but much faster. ​
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Q: When to start preparing for the SAT or ACT ?
A: The sooner the better. Studies have shown that students who start preparing in advance score higher. I recommend to start preparing in Mid year of 10th grade and be fully prepared to take either one of the tests by the end of the summer before 11th grade.
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Q: Do universities prefer one test over the other ?
A: Universities have no preference and they accept scores from both tests.
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Q: How many times should a student take the SAT or ACT ?
A: A student can take the tests as many times as possible until the desired score is achieved. A student can then choose which scores to submit to the universities he/she applies to.
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Q: How many hours should be spent to prepare for the ACT or SAT?
A: Other than taking our ACT/SAT Prep course, I recommend spending at least 100-150 hours preparing for either test including taking 5-6 full practice exams for a period of 2-3 months.
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Q: What math is covered on the ACT and SAT?
The Math section in both tests covers material from Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Statistics.
SAT vs. ACT
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