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And Bonus One Day Study Plan!*<\/h2>\n

*for a refresher the day before the test!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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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

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So, you have one week until the ACT.<\/p>\n

Maybe this day has been circled on your calendar for months.<\/p>\n

Maybe it\u2019s taped to your mirror along with a growing list of inspirational messages such as \u201cYou\u2019ve got this,\u201d \u201cYou\u2019re a winner,\u201d and \u201cThe area of a circle is pi r-squared.\u201d<\/p>\n

Or maybe your mom just told you about the test.<\/p>\n

Whatever situation led you here today; it\u2019s going to be ok. Your inspirational Post-it was right: You\u2019ve got this. And we\u2019re here to help!<\/p>\n

One disclaimer that we just have to add here (we are educators, after all):<\/strong>
\nWe don\u2019t think that one week is enough time to fully prepare for the ACT and get the highest score you are capable of. But it is a reality for some students, so we want to help you make the most of your ACT test date<\/a>. However, we highly suggest you spend 1-6 months (and maybe more) preparing for the ACT in order to get your best score. If you do have more time before the test, or are planning for a retake<\/a> after this one, see our other study schedules<\/a> for more long-term prep!<\/p>\n

How to Choose the Right One Week ACT Study Plan for You<\/h2>\n

The first step is to assess where you are at right now, and what is realistic for you to accomplish with only one week until the test date.<\/p>\n

So first, I would like you to categorize yourself into one of the following groups, and then jump down to the study plan that is right for you.<\/p>\n

Student A:<\/strong> You haven\u2019t studied for the ACT at all, but you\u2019re ready to study now and make the most of the time you have before the test. Follow our “One Week ACT Study Schedule for Newbies<\/a>.”<\/p>\n

Student B: – EITHER-<\/strong> You\u2019ve been studying for the ACT a little bit, but other things got in the way and you\u2019re not feeling like you did all the prep you could have done. You want to make sure you maximize the time you have left to focus on the concepts the ACT tests the most. -OR-<\/strong> You\u2019ve already taken the ACT once or twice, so you are familiar with the test, but you haven\u2019t studied much (if at all) for a retake. You need to brush up quickly in order to improve your score. Follow our \u201cOne Week ACT Study Schedule for Quick ACT Score Improvement<\/a>\u201d.<\/p>\n

Student C:<\/strong> You\u2019ve been studying for the ACT, maybe for a few months. You feel like you\u2019ve put plenty of time in, but now the test date is looming and you want to make sure you are really ready. Like REALLY ready. Follow our \u201cOne Week ACT Study Schedule for a Last-Minute ACT Refresher<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n

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One Week ACT Study Schedule for Newbies<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/center>So you procrastinated a little bit on your ACT studying. Ok, let\u2019s be honest. A lot. But that\u2019s ok!<\/p>\n

The important thing is that you are here now, and you still have a week before the exam. That may not sound like a lot, but there are plenty of things you can do this week to boost your confidence and your score before the big day.<\/p>\n

Time Requirement<\/h3>\n

This schedule assumes that you have about 2 hours a day to devote to your studying (with the exception of the full practice test day, during which you\u2019ll need 4-5 hours). Hopefully, this is a manageable amount for one week of studying balanced with your schoolwork. If it is too much, you can adjust the plan to focus primarily on reviewing your weaknesses and taking practice sections. If it is too little, there are plenty of extra practice questions that will be left in Magoosh ACT<\/a> for you to add on an extra practice section or two a day.<\/p>\n

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