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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.
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 2022 Section 2, Starting on: 09/07/2022
This course will be held at Cottonwood/AMES High School (5715 S. 1300 E., Murray, UT, 84121). Unique to this offering of the ACT Prep course, Students will receive the same quality in-person instruction but rather than using a traditional textbook, we will be incorporating additional instructional content provided by our partners at Magoosh, one of the nation's leading online Test Prep companies. Special fee includes an individual student license to Magoosh, but not registration for actual ACT 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 Wednesday, 10/12/22, 4:30pm-7:30pm in the same location as the class.
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/07/22 - 10/05/22 | W | 5:00 pm -8:00 pm | COTTWD HS |
Instructor: KELLY GLASSETT
This section is currently full.To add your name to our waiting list, please use our online form or call 801-581-6984.
Fall 2022 Section 3, Starting on: 09/08/2022
This course will be held at the University of Utah Connected Learning 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 Monday, 10/17/22 5:00pm-8:00pm in the same location as class.
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/22 - 10/06/22 | Th | 5:00 pm -8:00 pm | UUCE 128 |
Instructor: STEPHEN LOBO
This section is currently full.To add your name to our waiting list, please use our online form or call 801-581-6984.
Fall 2022 Section 4, Starting on: 09/10/2022
This course will be held at the University of Utah Connected Learning 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 Monday, 10/17/22 5:00pm-8:00pm in the same location as class.
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/10/22 - 10/08/22 | S | 9:00 am -12:00 pm | UUCE 142 |
Instructor: SAMUEL DUNN
Fall 2022 Section 1, Starting on: 09/12/2022
This course will be held at Cottonwood/AMES High School (5715 S. 1300 E., Murray, UT, 84121). Unique to this offering of the ACT Prep course, Students will receive the same quality in-person instruction but rather than using a traditional textbook, we will be incorporating additional instructional content provided by our partners at Magoosh, one of the nation's leading online Test Prep companies. Special fee includes an individual student license to Magoosh, but not registration for actual ACT 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 Wednesday, 10/17/22, 4:30pm-7:30pm in the same location as the class.
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/12/22 - 10/10/22 | M | 4:30 pm -7:30 pm | COTTWD HS |
Instructor: KELLY GLASSETT
Fall 2022 Section 5, Starting on: 09/12/2022
This course will be held at Corner Canyon High School (located at 12943 South 700 E., Draper, UT 84020). Unique to this offering of the ACT Prep course, Students will receive the same quality in-person instruction but rather than using a traditional textbook, we will be incorporating additional instructional content provided by our partners at Magoosh, one of the nation's leading online Test Prep companies. This new course format is designed for students who are looking to enhance their test taking skills and want to excel on their ACT exam. Special fee includes an individual student license to Magoosh, but not registration for actual ACT 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 15th, 9:00am-1:00pm in the same location as the class.
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/12/22 - 10/10/22 | M | 4:30 pm -7:30 pm | CORNER CYN |
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 2022 Section 6, Starting on: 10/18/2022
This course will be held at the University of Utah Connected Learning 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 Tuesday, 11/22/22 4:30pm-7:30pm in the same location as class.
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18/22 - 11/15/22 | T | 4:30 pm -7:30 pm | UUCE 249 |
Instructor: STEPHEN LOBO
Fall 2022 Section 7, Starting on: 10/19/2022
This course will be held at the University of Utah Sandy Campus (10011 Centennial Parkway, Suite 100, Sandy, Utah 84070). Unique to this offering of the ACT Prep course, students will receive the same quality in-person instruction but rather than using a traditional textbook, we will be incorporating additional instructional content provided by our partners at Magoosh, one of the nation's leading online Test Prep companies. Special fee includes an individual student license to Magoosh, but not registration for actual ACT 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 Tuesday, 11/22/22 5:00pm-8:00pm in the same location as the class.
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19/22 - 11/16/22 | W | 5:00 pm -8:00 pm | SANDY 105 |
Instructor: JEANETTE PACK
Fall 2022 Section 8, Starting on: 10/22/2022
This course will be held at the University of Utah Connected Learning 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, 12/3/22 9:00am-1:00pm in the same location as class.
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/22/22 - 11/19/22 | S | 9:00 am -12:00 pm | UUCE 142 |
Instructor: SAMUEL DUNN
Fall 2022 Section 9, Starting on: 10/26/2022
This course will be held at Cottonwood/AMES High School (5715 S. 1300 E., Murray, UT, 84121). Unique to this offering of the ACT Prep course, Students will receive the same quality in-person instruction but rather than using a traditional textbook, we will be incorporating additional instructional content provided by our partners at Magoosh, one of the nation's leading online Test Prep companies. Special fee includes an individual student license to Magoosh, but not registration for actual ACT 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 Monday, 12/5/22, 4:30pm-7:30pm in the same location as the class. *No class 11/23.
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/26/22 - 11/30/22 | W | 4:30 pm -7:30 pm | COTTWD HS |
Instructor: KIMBERLY SPENCER
Fall 2022 Section 10, Starting on: 10/31/2022
This course will be held at Cottonwood/AMES High School (5715 S. 1300 E., Murray, UT, 84121). Unique to this offering of the ACT Prep course, Students will receive the same quality in-person instruction but rather than using a traditional textbook, we will be incorporating additional instructional content provided by our partners at Magoosh, one of the nation's leading online Test Prep companies. Special fee includes an individual student license to Magoosh, but not registration for actual ACT 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 Monday, 12/5/22, 4:30pm-7:30pm in the same location as the class.
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/22 - 11/28/22 | M | 4:30 pm -7:30 pm | COTTWD HS |
Instructor: KELLY GLASSETT
Fall 2022 Section 11, Starting on: 10/31/2022
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 the 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, 12/3/22 9:00am-12:00pm in the same location as the class.
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/22 - 11/28/22 | M | 5:00 pm -8:00 pm | SANDY 105 |
Instructor: JEANETTE PACK
Questions? Call Youth Education at 801-581-6984 or use our online form.