ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Prepare for the ACT® at UNLV Continuing Education. Learn strategies to improve your score through our intense ACT preparation program.

All of our ACT Prep Class options include expert instruction, a proven format, all required course materials, access to diagnostic exams, and online support resources in one convenient, affordable package.

ACT Prep Classes Offer:

Expert Instructors: Our test prep instructors are highly trained professionals. Our experienced instructors know the ACT and care about helping you achieve your goal.
 

Proven Strategies: UNLV Continuing Education’s curriculum was developed by test-prep experts, who have years of experience writing test questions and preparing students for success.
 

Superior Materials: The ACT Prep Class includes the official preparation guide including practice tests from ACT and a course workbook.
 

Online Support: Our online support package for both in-person and live-online ACT classes includes access to recordings of all class modules, an instructor-monitored question forum, and online office hours. Access to online resources continues for 30 days after your last day of class, so you will still have support for your independent practice after class is over.
 

Convenient Scheduling: Live-online classes provide alternative schedules and the added benefit of taking the class from anywhere in the world.
 

Value: The course fee includes all course materials, access to online resources, and instruction from a trained professional who cares about your success.

ACT Live-Online Test Preparation

The ACT Live-Online Test Preparation is an intensive test prep program that provides students with the tools they need to prepare for and succeed on the ACT®. ACT Live-Online Test Preparation classes are strategically scheduled for the weeks leading up to the most popular ACT test dates. Classes are scheduled to allow time to practice new skills between sessions. Our multi-week course format allows abundant opportunities for learning and for interacting with our expert instructors. ACT classes are offered live-online through UNLV Continuing Education.

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The ACT Live-Online Test Preparation includes

• 16 hours of instruction
• Experienced, expert instructors
• Official preparation guide including practice tests from ACT
• Course workbook
• Thorough presentations and explanations
• Easy-to-follow study plan
• Access to online support resources

The ACT Live-Online Test Preparation covers

Math Topics
• Practice solution techniques for problems containing variables.
• Learn efficient approaches to complicated multi-step problems.
• Discover tactics for translating difficult word problems into equations.

English Topics
• Identify correct idiomatic speech in sentence correction problems.
• Understand the basic concepts of rhetorical construction.
• Learn which grammar errors are most frequently tested.

Reading Topics
• Understand which part of the passage to read for reading comprehension questions.
• Recognize the difference between global and local test items.
• Identify passages written from the journalistic and engaged perspectives.

Science Reasoning Topics
• Identify parameters for test items involving graphs and charts.
• Interpolate or extrapolate answers from data given in tables.
• Recognize the point of an experiment in research summary items.

General Test Taking Topics
• Use the process of elimination.
• Master time management skills.
• Minimize test anxiety.
• Identify common distractors.

Why Should You Take the UNLV Continuing Education ACT Live-Online Test Preparation Class?

Our ACT preparation curriculum is a program developed by experts. You will receive 16 hours of targeted instruction to help you fully prepare for the ACT. In addition, you will receive online support and ACT practice tests within the included course material. This allows you to practice the skills and strategies you are learning in class on real test questions. In the UNLV Continuing Education ACT Live-Online Test Preparation class, you will master strategies to improve your ACT score with the help of experienced ACT instructors who care about your success.

Convenient Online Scheduling

UNLV Continuing Education’s ACT classes are offered live-online, giving you the option to choose the schedule that works best for you. Enjoy the flexibility of attending class from anywhere or at any time. Our virtual classroom provides you with the opportunity to interact in real-time with our expert instructors and to re-watch the recordings of your class sessions at your convenience for up to 30 days after the course ends.

System Requirements

The live-online ACT sessions are offered online using a free Adobe Connect browser plug-in. The only requirements are high speed internet access and speakers or headphones.
Course materials will be delivered directly to your home. We recommend registering at least four (4) business days in advance of the class start date to ensure timely delivery of your student package.
Check your system for compatibility.
 

About Our Program

UNLV Continuing Education’s Test Prep program is partnered with Educational Testing Consultants, a leader in higher education test preparation. Each year, Educational Testing Consultants helps thousands of students prepare for the important pre-college standardized tests at major colleges and universities across the United States. Educational Testing Consultants provides a proven program with a record of success and highly trained, top-quality instructors.

Request a Custom ACT Prep Course or Presentation
UNLV Continuing Education Test Prep also offers customized ACT Prep programs for schools, nonprofit organizations, and community groups. If you are a high school principal, guidance counselor, admissions department, or community leader and would like details about our custom programs or would like to request a presentation, please call our professional staff at 702-895-3394 or email us at continuing.education@unlv.edu

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