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\nUpdate: Starting April 2025 for the digital ACT, the ACT format has changed to include fewer questions per section, allow more time per question, and make Science an optional section. See our updated post on How to Prepare for the ACT<\/a> for how to modify your ACT practice tests for the new format. We’re still including Science in our study schedules for students who are taking it, but if you are not taking Science, just skip the Science sections on the plan. The question types and topics covered on the ACT remain unchanged!<\/p>\n If you are reading this, it\u2019s likely that you have at least three months to prepare for the ACT. If that\u2019s the case, that\u2019s a huge relief because that means you have plenty of time to get fully prepped without letting your grades suffer, resorting to unhelpful cramming, and\/or suffering undue stress.<\/p>\n (If that’s not<\/em> the case for you, we have other ACT study schedules<\/a> as well, ranging from two months all the way to one week before the big day!)<\/p>\n Three months really is the sweet spot for being well-prepared. But when your ACT date is in the distant future (three months can seem like forever)<\/em>, it can be tough to stay focused and not get distracted by other more pressing deadlines. The best way to stay on track and reach your goal is with a study schedule\u2013so voil\u1ea3<\/em>!<\/p>\n We present you with our Three-Month ACT Study Schedule!! <\/strong><\/p>\n Save this study schedule on your computer or phone, print it out, tape it to your mirror, check it off\u2013do whatever you need to do to keep yourself accountable. If you are able to stay on track for the entire three months, you will complete at least seven full ACT tests and hundreds of additional practice questions. That\u2019s some really solid prep\u2014you will thank yourself when you ace the test!<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Our three-month study schedule is a weekly plan designed with flexibility in mind. ACT prep should not consume your life, so decide which days you will devote a few hours to studying. One option would be to set aside 2 hours on both Tuesday and Thursday, and 4 hours on Saturday.<\/strong> Most weeks, you won\u2019t need to use all<\/em> of that time, but such a schedule will allow you to accommodate 4 practice exams, which take 4 hours each to complete.<\/p>\n You may even find that splitting your studying into smaller chunks every day of the week might work better for your schedule (save for the 4 hours you\u2019ll need for practice tests). The point is to create a routine, which will do wonders for peace of mind and focus. Whether that means studying a little each day during the school week or planning for a marathon study session every Sunday, create your ACT study schedule as soon as possible. <\/strong><\/p>\n If you find you can\u2019t keep up with the study schedule some weeks, take it easy on yourself and make sure you don\u2019t lose momentum. Take note of what you are unable to finish and circle back if you have extra time.<\/p>\n A time management strategy I recommend is starting each week by answering practice questions and\/or taking practice exams first.<\/strong> Then, you can watch lessons linked to practice questions that you missed. You should aim to watch at least six lessons per week.<\/em> Feel free to change the video speed and take advantage of the transcript box in order to skim through lessons that are more of a review for you.<\/p>\n Feel free to jump ahead or watch lessons out of order. As you answer and review practice questions, you may notice pop-ups with links to the videos related to the question you just answered. If you have the time and energy, definitely watch some! Again, feel free to skim through the transcript in order to decide if the lesson is worth watching all the way through.<\/p>\n There are 3-5 things to do each week, including:<\/p>\n Magoosh Lessons<\/strong>: Our lessons videos cover all the topics tested on the ACT as well as strategy tips. You might feel inclined to go through a lesson quickly if you\u2019re already comfortable with a topic (for example, subject-verb agreement). To a certain extent, that\u2019s totally fine, but take care to not pass over a lesson completely because you might miss out on tips and tricks that you otherwise wouldn\u2019t know.<\/p>\n Magoosh Practice<\/strong>: Click the \u201cPractice\u201d tab at the top of your Magoosh account in order to create a practice session for the topics mentioned in a given week. If you get a question wrong, make sure you understand why by watching the explanation video<\/strong>. Arguably the most important part of test prep is tracking your mistakes and learning how to avoid them.<\/p>\n Practice Test<\/strong>: The ACT is a marathon, so it\u2019s super important to build your stamina for such a long test. That means that one day a week, plan on taking either a half test (approximately 1.5 to 3 hours) or a full-length practice test (approximately 3.5 hours) using the official released ACT tests or Magoosh tests.<\/p>\n Optional Video Watching And Blog Reading<\/strong>: These ACT blog posts supplement your video lessons by providing additional test-taking and strategy tips.<\/p>\n Optional Quizzes:<\/strong> At the bottom of some lesson groups, you\u2019ll find links to short quizzes for additional practice on specific concepts and skills.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Magoosh Materials<\/strong><\/p>\n Official ACT Materials<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n A quick note:<\/strong> to make this plan relatively easy to navigate, we have hidden the content of each week, so that you can reveal it only when you’re ready for it. Just click on each week to reveal the corresponding tasks and click the heading again to hide them when you’re done!<\/p>\n (The lesson videos above will help you learn how to attack math problems on the ACT using smart strategies instead of the methods you normally apply in school.)<\/em><\/p>\n After you complete practice questions, review your incorrect answers by going to the \u201cpractice\u201d tab and setting the question pool to \u201cincorrect\u201d and the number of questions to \u201cno limit.\u201d Start keeping an error log with notes on the questions you struggled with. List each question you got wrong along with the following information:<\/p>\n In the \u201cImproving Your _____ Score Chapters\u201d in The Official ACT Prep Guide<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>complete the English and Math Sections. Build your stamina by practicing these sections back-to-back. Make sure you check your answers and continue to update your error log!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/details>\n Complete both the Reading and Science Sections from the \u201cImproving Your _____ Score\u201d chapters in The Official ACT Prep Guide<\/em><\/a>. <\/em>Check your answers and update your error log accordingly.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
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