The first step towards earning the best possible ACT/SAT score is to understand the material tested. Tutors at Patrick Craig Academy have an in-depth grasp of the standards, curriculum, and style of the test and are specialized in their ability to pass this knowledge to students. Group classes present an opportunity to tailor standardized content to individual students’ strengths and weaknesses. PCA’s commitment to making sure every student understands the inner workings of material from commas to vectors and angles to semicolons helps students answer questions with certainty and confidence.

Once the information has been taught, repetition is key! Content is created by students, for students, ensuring that the material is presented at a level that everyone can understand. Our materials are assembled with staggered levels for the students to complete, allowing progression through the learning process and significant opportunities to practice test content.

An integral part of practicing for the test is to take it via a mock test! Mock tests allow students to experience the timing, format, and environment of the test in a low-stress, low-risk setting. Additional benefits include familiarity with how questions are worded and implementation of test-taking strategies.These mock tests make sure students take the content they now understand and put it into practice, helping them increase their scores.

The learning environment created through Patrick Craig Academy, combined with the expertise of qualified tutors, propels students towards full mastery of the ACT and SAT. The sense of community fostered through group sessions makes PCA a fun place to attend; the result is confidence with the test and score increases for those who take advantage of that beneficial environment. We find that students’ results are highly correlated to their effort. For the past fourteen years, this model has generated motivated, successful students, with ACT and SAT scores that they are proud to send to colleges.