SAT and ACT preparation has two parts: learning the material and getting used to using it in the test format. A student can understand algebra and still need practice deciding how long to spend on a question. They can also learn test-taking tactics while leaving a real gap in algebra untouched. The weekly plan needs room for whichever problem they actually have.
Begin with the application plan
Before adding test preparation, check the current admissions policies of the colleges your teen is considering. Requirements vary. Registration, available dates, and the current test format come from the testing organizations; our curriculum does not register students or choose a date for them.
Use practice to decide what needs attention
The testing organizations publish official practice materials. After a practice section, review more than the score. Did your teen misunderstand the concept, misread the question, make a calculation error, or run out of time? Those are different reasons for losing a point.
If a learner misses several questions involving ratios even without a time limit, the next useful step is a ratios lesson. If they solve the questions comfortably afterwards but could not finish the section, practice with the format and pacing becomes more relevant.
Fit preparation around the coursework
An illustrative week might include a short practice section, a separate session reviewing its errors, and ordinary math or reading work on one weak area. A full practice exam needs a larger block of time and should not quietly displace every other course. The amount of practice should reflect the student's starting point, other commitments, and chosen test date.
Keep a short note about recurring mistakes. When the same kind of question appears again, the student can see whether the change in their approach helped. Repeating full tests without using that information makes preparation more tiring than it needs to be.
Where our courses help
Our courses teach math, reading, and writing. The Always-On Mentor, software that stays open beside every lesson, answers questions about any passage your teen highlights, draws a hard step on its board, and after a missed answer can explain the idea another way. Work is graded as soon as your teen submits it, with written feedback, so you never grade it. Placement, a short adaptive test, suggests a starting level. Your teen can build the underlying skills here and use the official materials separately for timed practice.
We do not run a full-length practice-exam schedule or promise a score increase. The aim is to give your teen subject instruction that supports the preparation they choose, while your family handles registration and the college-specific requirements.
