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MasteryPrep for the ACT provides a complete, standards-aligned system that equips every student with the strategies, content knowledge, and confidence to succeed on the ACT. Whether preparing first-time test-takers or helping students reach college readiness benchmarks, MasteryPrep’s programs ensure scalable impact across entire districts.
With the enhanced ACT rolling out nationwide, districts face new challenges — and new opportunities — to strengthen college readiness outcomes. MasteryPrep partners with schools to meet those challenges through data-driven instruction, engaging student experiences, and seamless educator support.
MasteryPrep for the ACT at a Glance:
• Blended Programming: Virtual or on-site, live and asynchronous
• Supports for Every Level of Need: From professional development and practice tests to full-semester curricula and engaging workshops
• Affordable, Equitable Solutions: All designed for districts and schools of all sizes
• Updated for the Enhanced ACT: Ensures alignment with the latest test format and standards
ACT Overview:
The ACT remains one of the most widely used college admissions and readiness benchmarks in the U.S. With accountability measures tied to ACT performance in many states, districts need scalable solutions that ensure all students are prepared — not just a select few.
MasteryPrep is an official strategic partner of ACT Education Corp.
Districts and schools can now access ACT Online Prep, Powered by MasteryPrep — a platform combining official ACT practice questions with MasteryPrep’s proven digital tools, adaptive microvideos, and student-friendly design.
“We don’t treat ACT prep as a standalone event. We’ve embedded it into the rhythm of the school day, and MasteryPrep’s tools make that easy to do.”
Mary Cothren GEAR UP Coordinator, Clay County Schools (NC)
What’s Included:
Our professional development sessions — available online or in person — equip teachers with the tools and confidence to embed ACT skills into daily instruction. Educators leave ready to deliver data-informed, high-impact test prep that drives measurable results.
Short diagnostics and full-length practice tests mirror the rigor and format of the official exam and produce detailed reports to identify areas for growth across English, Math, Reading, and Science. The adaptive Online Course then delivers engaging, conversational microvideos with prompts and support to help students master non-negotiable skills. Together, these tools create a seamless, personalized learning experience that drives stronger outcomes.
(Available Online and in Print)
MasteryPrep’s Curriculum for the ACT is a fully mastery-based program built specifically for district implementation. The research-backed materials align with ACT College and Career Readiness Standards and provide teachers with ready-to-use lessons, assessments, and data insights.
• Printed Curriculum: Comprehensive review of every assessed standard with teacher guides, lesson scripts, and student workbooks.
• Online Curriculum: A dynamic library of microvideos, interactive lessons, practice questions, and performance analytics that support both classroom instruction and district-level planning.
Bell Ringers for the ACT provide daily warm-ups and practice activities aligned to ACT standards. Each exercise reinforces essential college readiness skills in just a few minutes, helping students steadily build mastery over time — without adding prep work for teachers.
Boot Camps for the ACT provide the final push students need before test day. In these high-energy sessions, MasteryPrep-trained instructors guide students through testtaking strategies, pacing techniques, and content refreshers that lead to real score gains, all in one day. Boot Camps can be delivered virtually or on-site.
Includes Practice Testing, Online Course, and Bell Ringers. Offered for both single-subject and full test. ONLINE PREP
Includes everything in ACT Online Prep, coupled with our mastery-based Curriculum for the ACT. ACCESS + TEACHER TOOLS
Includes everything in Advance combined with engaging live services.
MasteryPrep Professional Development for the ACT builds educator expertise in readiness instruction and test-taking strategies. Teachers leave with resources they can apply immediately and the confidence to integrate ACT skills into daily instruction.
Delivery Timeline:
• June–August
• January
• Professional development days year-round
PD for the ACT at a Glance:
• Subject-specific agendas for English, Math, Reading, and Science
• Half-day or full-day sessions (in-person or virtual)
• Expert facilitators with classroom experience
• Handouts and resources included for each attendee
Benefits for Schools and Teachers:
• Builds teacher buy-in for district ACT improvement plans
• Provides ready-to-use strategies and lesson models
• Engages participants in an interactive, energizing format
• Helps foster a college-going culture across the campus
“Teachers walked away equipped with both the content knowledge and the tools to implement it, however they thought would work best.”
Kim Lindsey
Secondary Curriculum Coordinator, Cullman County Schools (AL)
A complete mastery-based ACT prep curriculum. Use lessons sequentially for a semester-long course or flexibly to address specific student needs.
Delivery Timeline:
• Available throughout the school year
Flexible Implementation Models:
• One-semester elective or intervention course
• Weekly integration into core classes
• RTI or homeroom instruction
• After-school or summer programs
• Virtual classroom implementation
Curriculum for the ACT at a Glance:
• 4 student workbooks (English, Math, Reading, Science)
• Teacher manuals with detailed guides, lesson scripts, and answer explanations
• 150+ hours of instructional content
• 1,800+ practice questions
• Slide decks, e-books, and digital teacher training resources
E-books available
Each ACT lesson follows a structured design to maximize engagement:
• Entrance Ticket: Students draw on prior knowledge or answer an ACT-style question to introduce the lesson’s central skill.
• Quick Check: Ensures students have the prerequisite skills and understanding needed for the lesson.
• Guided Instruction: Provides scaffolded teaching and guided practice.
• Practice Sets: Reinforces learning through ACT-aligned questions.
• Exit Ticket: Concludes with a brief mastery check to assess understanding.
• Scaffolded lessons support students at every score range
• Zero prep time required — ready-to-use materials for teachers
• Aligned with ACT College and Career Readiness Standards
• Focuses on durable skill-building that transfers to college coursework
ACT Online Prep, Powered by MasteryPrep is the official online ACT preparation experience, blending real ACT test items, adaptive instruction, and built-in diagnostics to give students the most accurate, personalized preparation possible.
Diagnostics and Practice Testing for the ACT at a Glance:
• Official ACT test questions
• Full-length practice tests
• Two short, adaptive diagnostic assessments available for each subject
• Student dashboards with progress tracking
• Teacher dashboards with performance insights
• Interactive microvideos (never longer than 60 seconds without engagement)
• Comprehensive skill inventory with personalized learning paths
• Students get the most authentic practice possible with official ACT questions.
• Adaptive pathways and diagnostics help every student, regardless of their starting point, build mastery.
• Teachers and administrators get clear, actionable data to guide interventions.
• A short diagnostic assesses students’ current performance levels. Based on results, the platform generates personalized study plans.
• Students complete targeted online lessons that address specific areas for improvement.
• Full-length practice tests simulate the ACT experience and generate actionable performance insights.
• Educators monitor progress, adjust study plans, and provide additional support as needed.
• Students take follow-up practice tests to measure growth and identify remaining focus areas.
• Personalized feedback and adaptive microvideos
• Confidence through true-to-test practice
• Strategies for pacing, stamina, and overcoming common ACT pitfalls
• Comprehensive reporting dashboards
• Easy-to-implement digital tools that scale across entire campuses or districts
• Equity-driven design ensuring access for all students
Five minutes a day adds up. MasteryPrep
Bell Ringers make it easy for teachers to build ACT readiness into daily instruction with quick, standards-aligned warm-ups that steadily strengthen essential skills — no grading or prep required.
Benefits:
Delivery Timeline:
• Throughout the school year
Bell Ringers for the ACT at a Glance:
• Hundreds of short, ACT-aligned practice questions across English, Math, Reading, and Science
• Organized by standard and skill for daily reinforcement
• Teacher-led delivery through the MasteryPrep platform
• Sitewide license for daily classroom use
• Smartboard and screen-sharing ready
“Our ACT Bell Ringers are used every day, all year, in all subjects — even art. They introduce freshmen and sophomores to test prep early.”
• Quick skill reinforcement that fits any class period
• Boosts student confidence through consistent, authentic practice
• Teacher-friendly format saves prep time and promotes daily use across classrooms
• Curriculum-aligned design supports readiness across all high school grade levels
What’s Included:
• 500+ items covering topics in English, Math, Reading, and Science
English
• 20+ topics
• 100+ questions
Michelle Brown Principal, Memorial High School (OK) Math
• 30 topics
• 150 questions Reading Science
• 10+ topics
• 60 questions
• 20 data sets
• 100 questions
Boot Camps provide a high-impact, last-mile preparation experience. In one session, students gain confidence, practice with real ACT-style items, and learn strategies to maximize performance on test day.
Delivery Timeline:
• Up to one month before test date
Boot Camp for the ACT at a Glance:
• Six-hour, in-person workshop or four-hour virtual workshop
• Expert instructors lead high-energy, student-focused sessions
• Students provided with workbooks containing exercises to complete during the event and additional practice after test day
E-books available
“MasteryPrep was incredibly flexible. This schedule keeps our students engaged. We’ve done it this way for three years now, and it works.”
Mary Cothren
GEAR UP Coordinator, Clay County Schools (NC)
• Strategies for handling the toughest ACT questions
• Key pacing and timing techniques for each subject test
• Content review across English, Math, Reading, and Science
• Confidence-boosting test-taking and guessing strategies
Benefits of a Boot Camp for the ACT:
• Easy to schedule
• Effective last-minute prep, during the school day or on the weekend
• Up-to-date, real ACT practice questions
“When students realize they’re just a couple of points away, it changes everything. They show up ready to work, and the Boot Camp gives them that final push.”
Jana Jones
Secondary School Design CCMR Coordinator, Garland ISD (TX)
* Individual results may vary, and testimonials are not claimed to represent typical results.
At MasteryPrep, we’re dedicated to your success. Building a college-going culture and elevating test scores in your school is challenging, but with the right partnership, it’s entirely achievable. Success requires a synchronized effort from your administration, faculty, and our MasteryPrep team, all united toward a shared goal of student achievement.
To ensure successful outcomes, we focus on six key areas of implementation:
Collaborate with your Account Manager to identify program goals, expectations, and success metrics.
Review assessment data to establish clear achievement and usage goals tailored to district needs.
Conduct class observations and offer office hours to monitor program effectiveness and provide ongoing coaching.
Our implementation team partners with districts every step of the way — from discovery to delivery — to ensure sustainable, scalable success. We align support to your goals, empowering educators and driving measurable student growth.
Meet with campus leaders and implementers to develop an implementation plan and address potential barriers.
Provide targeted, hands-on training to ensure teachers and staff are confident using all MasteryPrep resources.
A full suite of implementation assets — including Scope & Sequence, Standards Alignment, Data Analysis, Boot Camps, and Checkpoints.
Our Approach:
MasteryPrep is committed to equity and mastery-based learning. We partner only with districts and schools — never selling directly to students or families — to ensure every student has access to high-quality preparation.
Recommended Timeline:
EARLY FALL Full-Length Pre-Test
In-Service Professional Development
FALL - SPRING Curriculum and Online Courses
LATE SPRING Full-Length Post-Test
LATE SPRING Boot Camp SUMMER PRE-SERVICE: Professional Development TEST DAY
The MasteryPrep Framework:
Our systemic approach leads to stronger educator support, better data and visibility, and—most importantly— improved outcomes that align with key accountability targets.
• Methodology
Content Mastery: Scaffolded skill-building
Test Mastery: Practical ACT test strategies Time Mastery: Pacing and stamina
• Delivery Models
• Incorporated in Core Classes
• Elective
• RTI or Homeroom
• Pullout
• Summer/After School
• High-Dosage Tutoring*
* Delivered by district teachers or MasteryPrep instructors
Scalable, district-wide solutions that ensure every student has access to quality test preparation
Sustainable
Continuous skill-building and aligned support that strengthen college and career readiness over time
Expertly designed lessons and engaging live experiences that build both mastery and confidence
Our Impact
End-to-end implementation guidance for districts, schools, and teachers — every step of the way
We partner exclusively with districts, provide no-cost-to-student resources, and develop relatable, results-driven content that drives real outcomes
• Districts consistently see ACT score gains that drive accountability outcomes
• Partners across the country report improved college readiness rates.
Customer Case Studies:
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (NC): In a pilot across nine schools, six reported year-over-year increases in average ACT scores after implementing MasteryPrep’s comprehensive program. All nine schools met or exceeded the state benchmark.
Memorial High School (OK): After adopting MasteryPrep’s Boot Camps, Curriculum, and online platform, this Tulsa school improved its Academic Achievement rating from an “F” to a “D” in just one year — reflecting a notable culture shift around test preparation.
Casey County High School (KY): Following a full year of implementing MasteryPrep’s ACT solutions, this rural Kentucky school increased its junior class’s average ACT Composite score by 2.5 points.
Ready to See the Impact?
Barry Lofton Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions