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ACT and SAT Test Preparation
Yellow Parachute has thrived in the ACT Test Prep industry since 2008.
That’s over 90 ACT tests, 3,000 students, and 16,000 ACT questions with an average increase of 4 composite points per student for 16-18 hours of tutoring.
What Students Say
Students report that Yellow Parachute’s test prep curriculum helps prepare them beyond the test. In addition to boosting scores, students say they have become better overall test takers, strategic thinkers, and have improved time management and confidence in learning.
Many Test Prep Coach/Student pairs capitalize on the personal relationship they’ve developed to work through the college essay writing process together.
When to Take the Test
The ACT is administered in Minnesota during the school year in Sept, Oct, Dec, Feb, April, June and July.
You pick two dates: one for your first try, and again to try to beat your score.
Diverse Learners
YP is experienced at assisting students who have 504s and IEPs make the best test-environment decisions for their unique needs. We not only spend time on test content but also focus on how a student will use the specific accommodations they’ve been given.
For example, students coming into ACT prep who have been diagnosed with dyslexia are especially nervous about the reading section on the test. Time after time, however, we see reading become one of their strongest sections after spending time with an experienced Yellow Parachute ACT Test Prep Coach.
Students who experience test anxiety are particularly anxious about test day; our Test Prep Coaches take them through specific steps to help prepare.
What to Expect
If your student has not had prior tutoring or taken an ACT test-prep class, you can reasonably expect a student starting below a 20 to increase 4 points, a student in the 20-26 range to increase 3 points, and a student 27+ to increase 1-2 points after 16-20 hours of tutoring.
For an SAT student, we regularly see a 50-60-point improvement in the English section and a 50-70-point increase in math after tutoring. For a student already scoring 650+, we shoot for a 30-point increase in both sections.
Test Info Release
If your schedule allows you to take the ACT in December, April, or June, we highly recommend these test dates. Be sure you ask our Student Connector about Test Information Release dates when you contact us!
The Tie Goes to the Runner: Yes, Your Kid Should Still Take The ACT!
Hear from a panel of Yellow Parachute Learning Coaches who shared their top reasons why your kid should still take the ACT even though some schools are making it optional. They also answered a bunch of other questions about the test.
SAT
The SAT is administered during the school year in Nov, Dec, Jan, March, May and June. You pick two dates that work best for your schedule. In most cases, the later in the school year the better, because you’ve had at least six months of Junior year English and math; however, if you’re a spring athlete, don’t plan on taking two high-anxiety 4-hour tests right during the height of your sports season!
Yellow Parachute has helped me organize, study, and prepare for upcoming tests. I have also learned to be my own best advocate!
We have seen results. Learning does not happen in a linear fashion, so it is often difficult to judge progress along the way. But in each case, we have seem clear growth in our children…both in what they have learned and how they are learning it.
Your company’s services are above and beyond, especially when it comes to finding high-quality assistance quickly.
We LOVE Yellow Parachute! My son told us it’s the BEST teacher he’s EVER had! Hands down TOP NOTCH!!!
Real Yellow Parachute Student Results…
IN 12 HOURS
STUDENT: Highly motivated, high achiever, test anxiety
12 HOURS OF TUTORING
| English: 33 to 35 | Math: 26 to 30 |
| Reading: 30 to 33 | Science: 28 to 28 |
IN 16 HOURS
STUDENT: Solid student, general academic aptitude, strong athlete, schedule highly booked with sports
16 HOURS OF TUTORING
| English: 24 to 30 | Math:18 to 24 |
| Reading: 24 to 31 | Science: 21 to 26 |
IN 20 HOURS
STUDENT: Highly motivated, high achiever, over-scheduled, ADHD
20 HOURS OF TUTORING
| English: 27 to 34 | Math:25 to 27 |
| Reading: 32 to 34 | Science: 25 to 28 |
IN 26 HOURS
STUDENT: Hard working student, conscientious, lacks confidence, works slowly, gets rattled during testing
26 HOURS OF TUTORING
| English: 20 to 28 | Math:21 to 23 |
| Reading: 23 to 28 | Science: 23 to 28 |
