4+
points
All of our students improve on the test. Average improvement is between 3 to 5.5 points — in some cases even more — and our small classes are catered to your strengths and areas of growth.
1
test a week
To solidify concepts and practice, we offer a remote-proctored test every week.
1:1
attention
Our focus is on the students. We teach toward their individual learning styles so that each student gets the most out of the class.
Not your average ACT class.
No cram zone
Unlike most prep classes, we don't believe in cramming as many students as we can into a room. We limit classes to six students, carefully matching each according to level and expertise.
Topics covered include reading comprehension, data analysis, all of the required grammar areas — i.e. parallelism, pronoun-antecedents, and comparison problems — in addition to a complete review of mathematical concepts you'll need to know for the test.
We'll cover elimination strategies, and, most importantly for the ACT, time management, so that your student is ready to conquer all sections come test day.
The ACT
Subject
English
Math
Reading
Time
45 min
60 min
35 min
# of Qs
75
60
40
Topics
Grammar
Punctuation
Sentence Structure
Rhetorical Skills
Algebra I + II
Geometry
Trigonometry
Four passages:
- Prose Fiction
- Social Studies
- Humanities
- Natural Sciences
Subject
Science
Writing
Time
35 min
40 min
# of Qs
40
1 prompt
Interpretation
Analysis
Evaluation
Reasoning
Problem-solving
Topics
Optional
Check with your schools to see if it's required.
ACT Dates
Spring 2024
February 10th, 2024
April 13th, 2024
Summer 2024
June 8th, 2024
July 13th, 2024
Fall 2024
September 7th, 2024
October 26th, 2024
December 7th, 2024
Principia's Class Schedule
Fall ACT Prep Class 2024
12 weeks
McLean, VA
Geared towards the December test, this intensive ACT Prep course covers all areas of the test — including vocabulary — and offers weekly practice tests to get students acclimated to the three-hour test.
Dates: September 8th - November 25th, 2024
Time: Section A: Sundays, 9 am - 1 pm
Section B: Saturdays, 9 am - 1 pm
Class Size: Six students max
Tuition (materials included): $2,560
Dear students and parents — thanks for the love!
Deciding between the ACT and SAT?
Let us know and we'll schedule two diagnostics — afterward, we’ll be in touch with a recommendation on which is the better test for you.