ACT Academy
Comprehensive ACT Preparation — Not Just a Workshop
ACT Academy is my comprehensive ACT test preparation program designed to give students the instruction, practice, resources, and ongoing coaching they need to prepare confidently for the ACT.
Students begin with six hours of live instruction, available either in person or virtually. But ACT Academy doesn’t end when the workshop does. Students then continue their preparation through guided practice in Google Classroom, where they have access to study plans, practice materials, and ongoing feedback as they prepare for an official ACT National Test Date.
ACT Academy: $200 per student
How Does ACT Academy Work?
1. Learn
Students begin with six hours of live ACT instruction covering strategies, content, pacing, common question types, and the skills they need to approach each section of the test more effectively.
2. Practice
After the live instruction, students move into guided practice through Google Classroom. They choose from several study plans and receive the resources and lessons needed to continue preparing independently, including guided work through a minimum of three practice tests.
3. Get Feedback
Students share their practice results with me through Google Classroom. I use those results to provide ongoing feedback, identify areas that need additional attention, and make recommendations for continued preparation.
4. Keep Preparing
ACT Academy is designed to prepare students for more than one test date. Students may continue using the resources and communicating with me through Google Classroom as they prepare for future ACT administrations.
The students who achieve the greatest results are typically those who take what they learn during the live instruction and put it into practice afterward. That combination of instruction, guided practice, and ongoing coaching is what makes ACT Academy a program—not simply a workshop.
Choose the Format That Works for You
Both ACT Academy formats include the same six hours of live instruction.
IN-PERSON ACT ACADEMY
Six hours of live instruction
Held at The Literacy Lady’s Learning Studio in Diamondhead, Mississippi. In-person workshops are typically scheduled on weekends several weeks before an official ACT National Test Date.
VIRTUAL ACT ACADEMY
Four 1.5-hour live sessions
Virtual ACT Academy is taught live through Google Meet on Monday–Thursday evenings. Students must be available to participate in all four sessions.
Virtual sessions are not recorded.
Same program. Same six hours of instruction. Two ways to participate.
Which ACT Option Does My Student Need?
For most students who are new to my ACT preparation programs, the answer is simple: Start with ACT Academy.
ACT Academy provides the foundation for the other individualized ACT services I offer.
New to formal ACT preparation?
Start with ACT Academy.
Already completed ACT Academy and need additional individualized instruction?
Consider Private ACT Tutoring.
Current or former ACT Academy student with a 28+ composite score?
Your student may be ready for ACT Advanced.
New student with a 30+ composite score?
Your student may qualify to begin with ACT Advanced without first completing ACT Academy.
School or organized group interested in ACT preparation?
See the group and school information in the FAQs below.
ACT Academy FAQs
When should a student begin ACT prep?
I do not accept students before the summer prior to their 9th-grade year, and I generally do not recommend that 9th graders participate in ACT Academy during the fall semester.
With my own sons, I chose to have them take their first official ACT in December of 9th grade with very little preparation so that we could establish a baseline score. They knew what the test looked like and understood the instructions, but we used that first score to help determine what preparation should come next.
Every student is different, however. For a student entering 10th grade who has never taken the ACT, I typically recommend completing ACT Academy before the first official test.
What is ACT Academy guided practice?
Guided practice is everything that happens after the six hours of live instruction.
Students continue their preparation through Google Classroom, where they choose from several study plans and receive lessons, resources, and guided practice designed to walk them through a minimum of three practice tests.
Students work at their own pace according to the study plan they select, share their results with me, and receive ongoing feedback and recommendations.
There is no additional scheduled live instruction included in guided practice. Additional virtual or in-person private instruction is available for a separate fee.
How much does ACT Academy cost?
The complete ACT Academy program is $200 per student.
That fee includes the six hours of live instruction and the guided-practice portion of the program, including study plans, preparation resources, practice-test lessons, and ongoing coaching and feedback through Google Classroom.
ACT Academy is intentionally designed as a program, not simply a workshop. The greatest gains typically come when students apply what they learned during live instruction through consistent practice afterward.
Is it helpful to repeat ACT Academy?
Some students choose to repeat the live ACT Academy instruction at a later date when they feel they would benefit from a refresher. However, each ACT Academy covers the same core content and uses the same instructional materials.
Students do not need to repeat ACT Academy simply because they are preparing for another ACT test date. Former students may continue using their ACT Academy resources and Google Classroom support as they prepare for future tests.
Students who choose to repeat the live program must register again at the regular $200 rate. Because ACT Academy workshops frequently fill, I am unable to offer complimentary seats to repeat students.
Do you offer private ACT tutoring?
Yes. New students must first complete ACT Academy before scheduling private ACT tutoring.
Private sessions can then be customized according to the individual student's needs, including focused instruction in a specific ACT subject area. For students seeking a one-time private session, I generally recommend scheduling at least two hours. Other students choose to meet regularly while preparing for an upcoming test.
Private ACT tutoring is $75 per hour, and availability is limited. My tutoring calendar may fill several weeks in advance.
What is ACT Advanced?
ACT Advanced is designed for students who are already performing at a high level and are working toward even stronger ACT scores.
Current and former ACT Academy students become eligible after earning a 28+ composite score on an official ACT. New students who have not completed ACT Academy may qualify with a 30+ composite score. Eligibility is based on the student's composite score, not superscore.
ACT Advanced includes five hours of individualized instruction for $425, along with a customized study plan. Those five hours may be completed in one extended session or divided among multiple sessions. Because availability is limited, priority is given to students who have previously completed ACT Academy.
ACT Advanced requires eligibility confirmation before booking. Once eligibility is confirmed, families receive a private booking link and may select available appointment times directly from my online calendar.
Will you travel to conduct ACT Academy workshops in another city?
Out-of-town ACT Academy workshops may be available outside Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Pearl River, and Stone counties in Mississippi.
One parent or organizer must serve as the local point person and be responsible for securing an appropriate location, recruiting participants, and coordinating communication with participants.
A minimum of 15 registered and paid students is required. In addition to the regular ACT Academy registration fee, travel-related pricing is based on distance.
Availability for out-of-town workshops is extremely limited, and dates may fill months in advance. Groups should inquire at least two months before their preferred workshop date.
Registration fees are non-refundable but may be transferred to a future virtual or in-person ACT Academy workshop in Diamondhead.
Do you offer ACT Academy workshops for schools?
Yes. ACT Academy can also be offered for schools and student groups.
Because school-based programs may have different scheduling, enrollment, and instructional needs, administrators should contact me directly for additional information.
What Do Students & Parents Say?
Ready to Get Started?
You don’t need to contact me before registering for ACT Academy.
View the upcoming schedule, choose the in-person or virtual option that works best for your student, and complete registration online.
Still Have a Question?
If you’ve reviewed the information above and have a question about your student’s individual circumstances that wasn’t addressed here, please get in touch.