For parents

What families should focus on each month.

Begin with a timed practice test and a list of colleges your student is considering. Those two pieces of information will help you choose a score goal and decide how your student should spend the weeks before the test.

60-90 days out

Choose a test date and take a practice test.

Use the score to identify the sections and question types that need the most work.

45 days out

Practice under timed conditions.

Take a full practice test when possible. Review every missed question before taking another one.

15 days out

Review recurring mistakes.

Look for questions the student misreads, spends too long on, or answers incorrectly for the same reason more than once.

Scholarship planning

Check whether the next ACT point changes a scholarship tier.

Open scholarship calculator