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ACT Preparatory Course (Grade 10 & Up)
Youth Education
Take the mystery out of the ACT! This course is designed to prepare students for the ACT Reasoning Test required for undergraduate admission to many U.S. universities. Eighteen hours of instruction and testing include a diagnostic test to assess pre-course performance levels and coaching on the writing section. This course will help students identify their strengths and weaknesses, become familiar with and practice all question types found on the ACT, and develop strategies to increase mathematical, reading, English and science reasoning skills. Also included are general test taking strategies to increase test wiseness, suggested remedies for test anxiety, and a full-length proctored practice test. Course fee includes all materials.
ACT Writing Course (Grade 10 & up) For information about financial assistance for the ACT Prep Course, see our ACT Scholarship Program.
Our ACT Writing Course is open to all students. It is specifically designed to strengthen your writing skills and build your confidence for the ACT exam Writing Section.
Questions? Call Youth Education at 801-581-6984 or use our online form.
Class Sections For ACT Preparatory Course (Grade 10 & Up) (YEHS 720)
Fall 2021 Section 5, Starting on: 09/16/2021
This course will be held at the University of Utah Sandy Campus (10011 Centennial Parkway, Suite 100, Sandy, Utah 84070). Special fee includes all materials, but not registration for actual test. Register for the ACT Test at www.actstudent.org. Bring a calculator and pencil to the first class for diagnostic test. Full-length practice test will be held Saturday, October 16th, 9:00am-12:30pm in the same location as the class. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php.No class 11-27-2021 (Thanksgiving Break)
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/16/21 - 10/14/21 | Th | 5:00 pm -8:00 pm | SANDY 116 |
Instructor: JEANETTE PACK
This section is currently full.To add your name to our waiting list, please use our online form or call 801-581-6984.
Fall 2021 Section 2, Starting on: 10/05/2021
This course will be held at the University of Utah Continuing Education Building located at 540 Arapeen Dr SLC UT 84108. Special fee includes all materials, but not registration for actual test. Register for the ACT Test at www.actstudent.org. Bring a calculator and pencil to the first class for diagnostic test. Full-length practice test will be held Saturday, October 16th, 9:00am-12:30pm in the same location as the class. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php.
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/05/21 - 10/19/21 | TTh | 5:00 pm -8:00 pm | UUCE 242 |
Instructor: STEPHEN LOBO
Fall 2021 Section 3, Starting on: 10/23/2021
This course will be held at the University of Utah Continuing Education Building located at 540 Arapeen Dr SLC UT 84108. Special fee includes all materials, but not registration for actual test. Register for the ACT Test at www.actstudent.org. Bring a calculator and pencil to the first class for diagnostic test. Full-length practice test will be held Saturday, November 20th, 9:00am-12:30pm in the same location as the class. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php. No class 11-27-2021 (Thanksgiving Break)
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/23/21 - 12/04/21 | S | 1:00 pm -3:00 pm | UUCE 242 |
Instructor: SAMUEL DUNN
Fall 2021 Section 6, Starting on: 11/02/2021
This course will be held at Cottonwood High School, 5715 S 1300 E, Murray, in Ms. Spencer's room (room 243). Special fee includes all materials, but not registration for actual test. Special fee includes all materials, but not registration for actual test. Register for the ACT Test at www.actstudent.org. Bring a calculator and pencil to the first class for diagnostic test. Full-length practice test held Saturday, December 4th, 9:00am-12:30pm at the U of U Sandy Campus, (10011 Centennial Pkwy #100, Sandy, UT 84070), room 110. No Class Nov 23 in observance of Thanksgiving Break.
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/02/21 - 12/07/21 | T | 4:30 pm -7:30 pm | COTTWD HS |
Instructor: Staff
Fall 2021 Section 4, Starting on: 11/22/2021
This course will be held at the University of Utah Continuing Education Building located at 540 Arapeen Dr SLC UT 84108. Special fee includes all materials, but not registration for actual test. Register for the ACT Test at www.actstudent.org. Bring a calculator and pencil to the first class for diagnostic test. Full-length practice test will be held Saturday, December 8th, 9:00am-12:30pm in the same location as the class. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php.No class 11-27-2021 (Thanksgiving Break)
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/22/21 - 12/06/21 | MW | 5:00 pm -8:00 pm | UUCE 242 |
Instructor: DYLAN STOKES
Questions? Call Youth Education at 801-581-6984 or use our online form.