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Online ACT Prep Courses Designed With You In Mind

Earning a Brag-Worthy ACT Score Has Never Been So Easy

Improve Your ACT Score In Less Time & Win Incredible Scholarships Too!


Whether you’re in a full-blown panicky tailspin over disappointing scores or your next ACT snuck up on you and you’re desperate for strategies that will improve your scores fast, you’re in the right place.

The perfect ACT prep course includes:

  • a clear, proven study plan from Day 1,
  • customizable subject-level strategies that get you the score you want,
  • the flexibility to prepare when it fits your busy schedule,
  • the ability to ask questions of an ACT expert when you have them, and
  • an approach that ensures you don’t leave points on the table - a mistake that could cost you thousands of dollars in merit aid.

That’s where I come in...

Welcome to online ACT prep from Higher Scores Test Prep. I'm so glad you're here!

Hi! I'm Lauren, your ACT teacher.

When I transitioned from charging $250 per hour for my in-home tutoring services to offering my ACT prep programs online, I was bound and determined to reduce the 2 biggest stressors of the testing experience: 

  1. the time it takes students to prepare, and 
  2. the cost of quality preparation for parents.

I’m proud to share that, over the last 12 years, I've helped thousands of students to not only improve their test scores, but also leverage their higher scores to earn 5- and 6-figure merit aid and scholarship awards.

And now I want to share my secrets for success on the ACT with you because the sooner you begin your journey to higher ACT scores, the sooner you can be done - with more free cash for college than you ever imagined possible.

Let's begin by dispelling some myths about the ACT...

1. Contrary to popular belief, the ACT is not a measure of innate talent or IQ.

The ACT is just like any other test in that you can study for it and improve your score - even if you’re “just a bad test taker.”

But, unlike your teacher’s multiple choice tests, the ACT is designed so you can’t accidentally stumble across your most amazing score. You need a guide to help you see the tricks and traps that the test maker lays.

2. There are thousands of dollars in a test score - and not just for the top 1% of test takers. 

For example, Barton College in North Carolina has a scholarship for $34,000 over 4 years granted to students with a 2.5 GPA and 63rd percentile ACT scores.

This is just 1 of hundreds of examples, and I show you how to find these opportunities in both of my ACT prep courses. 

3. At many test-optional colleges, choosing to not submit ACT scores can hurt your chances of admission and  exclude you from merit aid opportunities. 

Sadly, many families don’t realize this until it’s too late. My students and their families learn this fact early so they can make sure they’re able to take advantage of every opportunity to stand out to admissions panels and receive scholarships too. 


Our daughter went through your ACT prep a few years ago and we could not have been happier! She is now a rising sophomore having earned close to $100,000 in scholarships thanks in large part to her high ACT score. (Thx again!)

Dea B.

Proud Mom

The strategies offered were very different from those I had been trying and gave me a whole new way to approach the test. Although I was skeptical of a few at first, they ended up making the difference in my score. I ended up getting a 35 with Lauren’s help.

Grace O.

Skeptical Student

One of my children has never been a good test taker, but she implemented Lauren’s strategies and found that they really worked! Her scores in English and Reading were each 3 points higher than her practice test. She was absolutely thrilled.

Betsy S. 

Homeschool Mom


You know the ACT is a critical piece of your college application.

You also know that the right score at the right school can provide you with thousands of dollars in free cash for college - even at “test optional” schools.

Because so much is riding on this test, it can be agonizing deciding who to trust as your guide to new score heights - without breaking the bank or cancelling all fun for the foreseeable future.

So what are your ACT prep options? You can choose from:

  • self-guided prep that devolves into endless timed drills with no forward progress,
  • automated online programs and apps that are as impersonal as they are ineffective,
  • long-winded in-person classes that are impossible to fit into your busy schedule and a snooze-fest to boot, or
  • private tutoring that costs an arm and a leg and comes with heaps of homework.

But what you really need is an ACT prep course that provides you with:

  • a step-by-step ACT study guide that illuminates the perfect prep path,
  • score-specific strategies for each subject area,
  • on-demand lessons that allow you to prepare when it fits your busy schedule,
  • clear communication with both parents and students, and
  • a free bonus workshop to show you how to turn your test scores into thousands of dollars in free tuition dollars - even if you’re not a 99th percentile scoring student.

Introducing Two Exceptional Online ACT Prep Courses Designed to Give You The Upper Hand On Test Day

Boom! That was the first word out of my daughter’s mouth when she got her December ACT sore back. She scored a 33! I couldn’t be more proud of her. She was diligent in studying the material and it paid off. Thanks Lauren!

Mark B.

Ecstatic Dad

This course was extremely helpful for preparing me for the ACT and showing me the best way to outsmart ACT, Inc. It was thorough, easy to understand, and flexible to my schedule. Lauren does an amazing job of helping you and answering your questions, giving personalized feedback and encouragement. I highly recommend this course to anyone hoping to get a better score on the ACT.

Bekah A.

Thrilled Student

As an educator, I have high standards and Lauren far exceeded them. She is a gifted tutor and coach and goes well above and beyond to ensure that her students meet their goals. I cannot say enough good things about Lauren and her effectiveness in helping students reach their full potential.

Melissa O.

Two-Time Client

Your Online ACT Prep Course Will Include...


A Powerful ACT Study Guide

My ACT study guides show you exactly how to put your newfound testing know-how into practice by following a clear, proven plan that ensures that you're able to get work done without being overwhelmed.


On-Demand ACT Video Tutorials

My online ACT prep courses give you unparalleled flexibility because you’re able to prepare for the ACT whenever it fits your busy schedule. Every ACT video lesson is pre-recorded and available online at any time.


Personalized Guidance From An ACT Expert

In addition to sending weekly emails to keep you on track with your ACT study plan, all students can ask me clarifying questions about the strategies I teach by commenting in the course or emailing me directly. Additionally, Complete Package students are welcome to submit tricky practice questions via the in-course Q&A portal. I reply to every question with a personalized email or video explanation - all at no extra cost to you.


Online ACT Prep Course | ACT Quick Prep

ACT Quick Prep

Discover simple ACT strategies proven to improve your score in as few as 4 hours.

In the ACT Quick Prep course, students fine-tune their test day approach via subject-level, strategy-focused video tutorials. 

To help you make the most of the Quick Prep program, I've created a 10 day ACT study guide that organizes my video tutorials alongside free official ACT prep materials so you can practice putting your new strategies into practice before test day.

Although, it's worth noting that the 4 hours of strategy tutorials alone will help you improve your score. If you don't have time to use the study guide, that's ok! You can still raise your score.

The ACT Quick Prep course includes immediate access to the online course and a downloadable workbook delivered directly to your inbox so you can begin preparing right away.

Here's what's included in your ACT Quick Prep course...

  • 10 day ACT study guide (Optional)
  • 4 hours of strategic approach video tutorials Available On-Demand
  • Downloadable ACT Prep Materials Delivered immediately to your inbox
  • Weekly countdown emails sent to both parents & students

Most Quick Prep students test once or twice after they prepare. You’ll have access to the ACT Quick Prep course for 3 months so you’ll have plenty of time to take advantage of all of the resources available, including the special bonus!

  • BONUS: Cash for College Workshop ($97 Value)

One-time payment of $187

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Online ACT Prep Course | ACT Complete Package

ACT Complete Package

Challenge yourself, breakthrough your blocks, and earn your most remarkable ACT score yet.

In the ACT Complete Package Course course, students tackle a comprehensive review of the academic concepts tested on the ACT as well as rigorous lessons on target-score-specific strategies.

The on-demand video tutorials, practice questions, and 2 full-length practice tests are all organized into a 24 day ACT study guide that is ideally completed over 8-12 weeks.

The ACT Complete Package course includes test prep books mailed to your doorstep so you get the most benefit from your online ACT prep experience by preparing with paper-and-pencil materials as well.

Here's what's included in your ACT Complete Package course...

  • 24 Day ACT Study Guide
  • 80+ Academic Review & Score-Specific Strategy Video Tutorials Available On-Demand
  • Personalized Q&A Email And Video Explanations
  • paper-and-pencil ACT Prep Books delivered To Your Doorstep
  • Weekly Countdown Emails Sent To Both Parents & Students
  • Unlimited Email Support 

Most Complete Package students test two or three times after they prepare. You’ll have access to the ACT Complete Package course for 12 months so you can have a unified approach to your ACT testing throughout your journey - even if you decide to take a last-minute test senior year.

You'll also receive over $250 in bonuses!

  • BONUS: Quick Prep for the PSAT ($187 Value)
  • BONUS: Cash for College Workshop ($97 Value)

One-time payment of $647

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Two monthly payments of $327

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Online ACT Prep Course | ACT Quick Prep

ACT Quick Prep

Discover simple ACT strategies proven to improve your score in as few as 4 hours.

The ACT Quick Prep course is the perfect fit for students who:

  • don't have the time or energy to invest in a full test prep course
  • have already completed an ACT prep course with another company but haven't earned their strongest scores yet
  • are taking their next ACT in less than 2 months

Includes free bonus Cash for College workshop ($97 Value)!

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Online ACT Prep Course | ACT Complete Package

ACT Complete Package

Challenge yourself, breakthrough your blocks, and earn your most remarkable ACT score yet.

The ACT Complete Package course is the perfect fit for students who:

  • are highly motivated to earn their highest possible score with thorough preparation 
  • haven't officially begun to prepare and want to learn from an expert who knows the ACT inside and out 
  • are taking their next ACT in more than 2 months

Includes over $250 in free bonuses!

One-time payment of $647

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Your purchase is protected by my 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Unlike other prep companies, my guarantee includes no legalese, no loopholes, and no tricky time constraints. Here it is in black and white...

100% satisfaction guaranteed. No gimmicks. No games. That’s the Higher Scores difference.


- Frequently Asked Questions -

Should I take the ACT or SAT?

It's important to know that you absolutely have a choice regarding which test you take. 

There are only 2 rare exceptions to this rule…

1. A highly specialized college program states a preferred test, or
2. Of the 1.6 million students who take the PSAT in October of their junior year, 16,000 (a mere 1%) may choose to verify their scores with an SAT in order to progress from semi-finalist to finalist status.


While the ACT & SAT test similar academic concepts, they do so in very different ways. You want to pick the test that is the best fit for you.

Se
lecting the right test is a critical step because it...

  • Allows you to select the test that is your best fit. The ACT and SAT are not the same exam. Choosing the test that most aligns with your strength gives you more opportunities to improve your score.
  • Is one of the few choices you get to make on the road to college. In studies, choice significantly increases motivation levels, so it’s a great opportunity to add gas to the motivation tank.

    And you want that decision to be made based on facts, not what you heard through the grapevine.

    Here are a few questions that can help you decide which test is right for you…

    How do you feel about tricky wording?

    The SAT has dense and sometimes even tricky wording, even in the math section. The ACT, by comparison, is more straightforward and easier to understand.

    How do you feel about working under time pressure?

    On the ACT, students generally have less than a minute per question; however, the wording is more straightforward than the SAT. Will you eat up the extra time on the SAT trying to decipher the questions?

    Keep in mind, there are strategies that can help you manage your time well, so timing on the ACT may not be the negative it currently seems to be.

    How strong are you with math?

    ACT math is a mile wide and an inch deep. You’ll need to be able to draw on a number of concepts but the work you do with each isn’t very deep.

    SAT math is heavily weighted towards algebra and word problems. Also, you cannot use your calculator on one of the SAT math sections.

    Another consideration: a full half of your SAT score comes from math whereas it only accounts for a quarter of your ACT score.

    How strong are your reading chops?

    The ACT reading section moves quickly but the passages and their corresponding questions tend to be fairly straightforward.

    By comparison, the SAT tends to include older narrative fiction passages and historical documents that can be tricky to decipher if you’re not an honors or AP-level reader.

    Do you prefer to have each skill tested in isolation or are you ok shifting gears mid-section?

    No matter which test you take, you’ll need to interpret charts and graphs.

    On the ACT, they appear on the Science section. On the SAT, these are woven into the Reading and Writing sections.

    Which is more appealing to you: focusing on one skill at a time or switching your approach mid-section?

    Don’t let myths deter you!

    The SAT no longer requires students to memorize outside vocabulary words. Instead, you are tested on vocabulary in context. No additional vocab studying is required.

    Likewise, the ACT Science section does not require you to have memorized scientific facts at the ready. It is an open book logic test based in a basic understanding of the scientific method which all students who take a high school science class should have.

    If the ACT is the right fit for you, you're in the right place! But if you've realized the SAT is a better test for you, consider taking one of my online SAT prep courses.

How do your ACT courses compare with the official ACT Online Prep course? 

My courses primarily focus on helping you find your testing confidence by showing you ways to hack the ACT from the strategic angle.

Even the academic review that I teach in my ACT Complete Package course is taught with a strategic emphasis to ensure that you are not only in a position to remember the academic concepts you'll need on test day, but that you'll also be able to use that knowledge to greatest effect in the midst of this long and tiring exam.

Unfortunately, ACT, Inc. has no real incentive to show you how to hack their exam, so working with them to review the academics you'll need on test day will only get you so far.

To maximize your ACT score, you'll need to learn a tried and true strategic approach like the one I teach in both my ACT Quick Prep and ACT Complete Package courses.

How many points of improvement do your students achieve?

On average, my ACT prep students realize 3-5 points of improvement.

How do students access the course materials?

You'll need a computer with an internet connection to access the video tutorials for the program. At registration, you'll create a login and password that will give you access to your ACT prep course.

All prep materials for the ACT Quick Prep course are delivered to your inbox immediately after you purchase the program. If you choose to follow the study guide, it organizes the video tutorials from the course alongside free official practice tests from ACT, Inc. so you can put your new strategies into practice.

The Complete Package course includes three physical ACT prep books that will be sent to your home via USPS Priority Mail. If you live in the United States, the books will take approximately 3-5 business days to reach you. Please allow 2-3 weeks for international shipping.

How long does it take to complete your ACT prep courses?

The ACT Quick Prep course can take as little as 4 hours to complete if you choose only to watch the video tutorials; however, it comes with an optional 10 day study guide that would ideally be completed in 2-5 weeks.

Students taking the ACT Complete Package course ideally should complete the full 24 day study guide prior to their first exam.  I recommend that students spread these 24 days across 8 to 12 weeks so they have time to rest and recover between study days. This approach takes advantage of a study method called spacing that improves students’ retention.

Students with less time but who would prefer to take the ACT Complete Package may opt to complete days 1-13 of the study guide prior to a first exam date and days 14-24 before a second exam date. If you choose to take this path, you could complete each set of study days in 4-6 weeks.

How long will each day of the ACT study guides take to complete?

Each of the 10 study days for the Quick Prep program take approximately 2 hours to complete, with the exception of day 8 which is devoted to taking a 4.5 hour practice ACT.

Each of the 24 study days for the Complete Package program take approximately 3 hours to complete, with the exception of days 12 and 21 which are devoted completing a 4.5 hour practice ACT.

This time commitment may seem overwhelming; however, my ACT study guides are all-inclusive. There are no hidden commitments, like commute time, homework, or unaccounted for practice tests as there are with many other test prep options.

With my ACT prep courses, all instruction time, practice questions, and practice tests are accounted for in the study guides. 

Do I have to complete each study day in one sitting?

One of the advantages of my online ACT prep courses are their flexibility. 

Since these programs are entirely on-demand, you can choose to break your study days in half if you need to in order to fit the program into your schedule.

However, I’ve designed the study days as long sittings so you can practice focusing for an extended period of time before stepping into the testing room. Mental endurance is of critical importance to a successful test day, so you should try to avoid breaking study days in half whenever possible.

What if I have questions throughout the course? Who will answer them?

One of the advantages to taking one of the programs I’ve created here at Higher Scores Test Prep is that every question will be answered by me - a test prep expert with over a decade of experience teaching and taking the ACT. 

I support all students with questions about my strategies whether they leave a comment within the course or email me directly. 

Additionally, Complete Package students can submit questions from the assigned practice questions or practice tests can be submitted via the Q&A portal and receive a personalized email or video reply with an explanation. It's like having an ACT tutor at your fingertips at no extra cost to you.

How will I know if my child is completing the work?

If they haven’t done so yet, online test prep affords parents an amazing opportunity to begin passing off the baton of academic ownership before students step into the world of college - a world rife with so many distractions!

This is the student’s journey. But every student needs a different level of accountability.

To that end, parents and students receive the same welcome emails that include guidance regarding setting boundaries for accountability and scheduled parental check-ins.

The study guide gives parents the ability to spot check to ensure that the course is being completed in a timely fashion.

Parents and students also receive countdown emails leading up to test day with additional timely support to help students stay on track during the entire program.

What is the refund and cancellation policy?

I take my commitment to my students very seriously, but test prep is a highly personal experience.

If you are dissatisfied with your ACT prep course for any reason, simply send me an email within 14 days of your Quick Prep purchase date or 30 days of your Complete Package purchase date. I will process your refund immediately.

U.S. clients will receive a full refund. Complete Package clients outside the U.S. will receive a refund less a $100 shipping and handling fee.

I have a question! How can I get in touch?

I love helping families on this journey, and I would be more than happy to answer any additional questions you may have. You're welcome to send me an email using the contact form below. I look forward to connecting with you soon!


I can’t tell you how grateful I am that we were able to work with you on test prep! Our son will be going to Wake Forest this fall - his #1 choice. And because of his test scores, he got a great scholarship offer!

Shawnae L.

Proud Mom of a $160k Scholarship Winner

Brenden's ACT score improved 4 points and last week he was accepted at Cal Poly SLO! I wanted to thank you for your role in his success. We will happily recommend you at any opportunity.

Jeanne S.

Happy Mom

Lauren, I cannot thank you enough for all that you have done for me. I did even better than I hoped. I was shooting for a 32 and I got a 33! I am so happy with my scores. I couldn't have done it without you. Your program is AMAZING.

Mercy R.

Amazed Student


Online ACT Prep Course | ACT Quick Prep

ACT Quick Prep

Discover simple ACT strategies proven to improve your score in as few as 4 hours.

Your ACT Quick Prep Course Includes:

  • 10 Day ACT Study Guide (Optional)
  • 4 Hours Of Strategic Approach Video Tutorials Available On-Demand
  • Downloadable ACT Prep Materials Delivered Immediately To Your Inbox
  • Weekly Countdown Emails Sent To Both Parents & Students
  • 3 months of access
  • BONUS: Cash For College Workshop ($97 Value)

One-time payment of $187

ACT Quick Prep >>
Online ACT Prep Course | ACT Complete Package

ACT Complete Package

Challenge yourself, breakthrough your blocks, and earn your most remarkable ACT score yet.

Your ACT Complete Package Course Includes:

  • 24 Day ACT Study Guide
  • 80+ Academic Review & Score-Specific Strategy Video Tutorials Available On-Demand
  • Personalized Q&A Email And Video Explanations
  • Paper-And-Pencil ACT Prep Books Delivered To Your Doorstep
  • Weekly Countdown Emails Sent To Both Parents & Students
  • Unlimited Email Support
  • 12 months of access
  • Over $250 in free bonuses

One-time payment of $647

ACT Complete Package (One-Time Payment) >>

Two monthly payments of $327

ACT Complete Package (Payment Plan) >>

Your purchase is protected by my 100% satisfaction guarantee.

100% Satisfaction Guarantee

I'm sure you're going to love my ACT prep courses, but if you find they're not for you for any reason, I'll refund 100% of your purchase.*

Simply send me an email within 14 days of your Quick Prep purchase date or 30 days of your Complete Package purchase date, and I will gladly process your refund right away.

*Complete Package clients outside the U.S. will receive a refund less a $100 shipping and handling charge.

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