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Get Smarter Prep has worked with thousands of students, but not all of those students are local. Our tutors are equipped to help students virtually as well as in person. If you aren't from the area, we offer Online Private Tutoring to help you get the score you need for the school you want.

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Online Academic Mentorship

The learning process has shifted over the last couple years, and students are feeling overwhelmed. We want to help students identify their learning style and apply that information to areas like: role taking, general test prep, homework planning, etc.

Online Private Tutoring

The most custom approach when it comes to the ACT. This 1-1 Tutoring is a perfect fit for students who are looking for the highest increase in the ACT score, students who have a gap (6+ points) between their sub-scores, or students who have a busy schedule.

Academic Mentorship

Students will spend time building their reading comprehension, and of course learning strategies and techniques for TIME MANAGEMENT.

Private Tutoring Expectations

Students will have three ACT Practice Tests and can expect to see a 4-6 point increase in their overall composite score.

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ACT/SAT Practice Test

Sign up for a FREE Practice Test and establish a baseline score. We offer practice tests every Saturday morning. Find out how you would score on a full-length, proctored ACT or SAT.

ACT/SAT Private Tutoring

Private Tutoring provides each student with a customized plan that will allow them to approach the ACT or the SAT in the best way possible for their specific needs.

ACT Prep Course

This course is designed for students who enjoy a small classroom setting (between 3-6 students) and feel comfortable learning with a other students scoring in a similar ACT range, specifically between a 18-25 composite score.

Why Choose Get Smarter Prep

Get Smarter Prep is dedicated to helping families effectively navigate the process, engaging with them through each stage. Whether it’s deciding to prepare for the PSAT or not, determining great options for Majors, completing your best college essays, preparing for the ACT or SAT, or even mastering the skills needed for Graduate exams, we’re here to help every step of the way and show you where to begin.

Reduce Stress Levels

We give students the ability to reduce their stress levels by preparing them for what’s ahead.

Gain Confidence

Students gain confidence in their own ability to navigate tests, which translates into driven and successful students.

Increase Scores

Get the score you need for the school you want.

Navigate the College Prep Process

Effectively navigate the process by engaging with families through each stage.

Our Upcoming Events

July 13, 20242 hours each week for 8-10 weeks

July 13th ACT

June 8, 20242 hours each week for 8-10 weeks

June 8th ACT

Every Saturday9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Free ACT Practice Test

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Expert Tutors

We offer expert tutors who are knowledgeable in every facet of the exam. Our customized, personal approach is beneficial for each student.

Three Levels of Expert Tutors

What makes our Tutors different from other companies?

Premier-Level Tutors have been with our company for 10+ year and have a proven track record for helping students increase their ACT Score.

Master-Level Tutors have taught at GSP for 2.5 – 5+ years and are knowledgeable in every facet of the exam.

Standard-Level Tutors have been with GSP for 6 months – 2 years and have a strong grasp on ACT/SAT concepts to help students improve their scores.

Flex Tutorials

Flex Tutoring provides structured times in which highly motivated students can take advantage of more time with a tutor. Flex hours can provide a student with an expert resource on days when they aren’t meeting with their designated tutor.

Flex Tutorials

Flex Tutorials can be purchased as one of three packages, as outlined below.

Quantity 4x (6 hours) = $350

Quantity 6x (9 hours) = $450

Quantity 8x (12 hours) = $550

Ask additional questions from an expert tutor. Sometimes the tutor hosting the session will have an alternate way of approaching the content that will better fit the student’s perspective.

Students who are struggling with a particular topic or section of the ACT can get the extra help they need to maximize their score.

Most students have timing issues on the ACT. During Flex Tutoring, students can complete timed drills that fit what they hope to achieve on their official exam and receive feedback and guidance before and after the drill.

Video Tutorials

This content is password protected. To view it please contact your tutor or Get Smarter Prep Staff.

Video Tutorials

ACT Basic Concepts

Strategies to Increase Your Score

Universal Concepts

ACT Accomodations

At Get Smarter Prep, we understand some students may have testing accommodations to be used on the ACT. Our tutors are happy to allow those accommodations with proof of official ACT accommodations, IEP documentation or 504 plan.

ACT Test Accomodations

We will honor those accommodations on the ACT Practice Test, Midterm, and Final as well as how our tutors instruct their students with official documentation.

We want what’s best for our students, which is why ask for documentation (official email from ACT) prior to testing or tutoring.

If you don’t have an official email from ACT yet, we will make exceptions for current accommodations in high school such as an IEP or 504 plan.

Please see the ACT Policy for Requesting Accommodations at ACT.org as well as the ACT Accommodations Eligibility Requirements.

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15:35 20 Mar 24

My son Trevor worked with Ashley on his ACT prep. We encouraged Trevor to work hard to minimize the number... of times he has to take the exam. Ashley provided so many tips and tricks when taking the test. He had 9 sessions with Ashley prior to the Feb exam. Trevor was able to increase his score by 4 points. Trevor was so happy on the accomplishment and he would not have been able to do that without the help from GSP.read more

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Ashley was awesome and she worked with my son to help him ace the ACT. The right focus on strategy and... practice went a long way for my son. Highly recommend Ashley and team !read more

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The proof is in the test scores and my daughter, after working with a tutor from Get Smarter Prep, raised her... ACT score to meet her stretch goal!!! Her stretch goal, meaning she never thought she could meet that number!!! Caleb and Get Smarter Prep was amazing and gave her the knowledge, skills and confidence to tackle the ACT! If you are on the fence, please just talk to Caleb!read more

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19:11 21 Dec 23

I worked with Caleb for six hours and was absolutely thrilled with the results- I was able to meet my... composite score goal of 35!! I really looked forward to the sessions; they provided just the right balance of content review and test-taking strategies! I would wholeheartedly recommend GSP to anyone who is prepping for the ACT :]read more

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01:26 06 Jul 23

Get Smarter Prep was a great experience for our son who improved his ACT scores by 5 points. They were very... flexible in rescheduling conflicts and accommodating his busy soccer and lacrosse schedule. The tutors were helpful, thorough and kind. Highly recommend using Get Smarter Prep services!read more

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We had a great experience with Get Smarter Prep! To be honest, I myself was initially skeptical that a... tutoring program would benefit (or even be necessary for) my already high-achieving student. I couldn't have been more wrong. Every individual from GSP with whom we dealt was professional, promptly responded to our particular needs, and was easy to work with. The particular test-taking tips and strategies my daughter learned from her tutor, Ashley, improved an already quite good score, to a really first-rate one. Ashley even was kind enough to call to congratulate my daughter on her test results (well after the program had ended), leaving me with the sense that the tutors employed by GSP are not just going through the motions, but rather truly care that each student has the chance to attain the best possible score. Overall, a very worthwhile investment.read more

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21:37 06 Aug 22

We had a wonderful experience at Get Smarter Prep! Caleb explained the process and options. Our daughter set... what we thought were realistic goals for the time we had before the next testing event. In six sessions with the amazing tutor Ashley, she raised her score 6 points!!! That far exceeded our expectations and we could not thank Get Smarter enough!read more

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17:49 04 Aug 22

We were very impressed with Get Smarter Prep. My senior son was able to work 1:1 with Ashley for only 10.5... hours and raised his ACT score 4 points! The communication was superb, the location was clean and quiet, and they did a fantastic job teaching appropriate strategies to improve overall test taking skills and knowledge. Thank you Get Smarter Prep!read more

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Caleb did a great job and and my daughter got a 3 point increase on her ACT!!

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My son did private tutoring at Get Smarter Prep in preparation for the ACT. His scores went up dramatically... in the areas he was struggling with. He took his test in July and met his goal. My son was thrilled and now he can focus on Junior year without the stress of the ACT. I know that people usually get 'tutoring' for students they hope will go onto very high end schools, but even students planning on attending a state school can benefit from a bump in their scores. My son is now eligible for scholarships from KU, KState, and UMKC. Even a little tutoring can go a long way!read more

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15:37 22 Sep 21

Our daughter Meha got 35 on her first try. She had 29 on pre-test with Caleb, worked with him for barely six... weeks. She just started her junior year and we were certain we would be re-testing with more tutoring. Caleb's ability to work with kids is simply amazing!read more

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21:29 15 Jul 21

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21:19 07 Jul 21

Love all of my tutors, everyone is very friendly and I’m way better at doing ACTs than before this.

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Our experience with Get Smarter Prep was exceptional on every front! Our daughter was so pleased with her... tutoring experience with Caleb and is thrilled with her ACT results after taking the December exam. GSP's custom, personal approach allowed her to be well-prepared for her first ACT exam while still fully engaging with her junior year interests and schoolwork. In addition to efficient, first-class test preparation, we are so grateful for the generous support they have provided to our student (and to us as parents) as we navigate the college process for the first time. Thank you!!read more

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We had a very unique situation with GSP in that my daughter was involved in ACT tutoring before and during... the pandemic. She had started with tutoring then the pandemic hit. Her ACT test was also cancelled 3 times. During all of the starts and stops Caleb was great about communicating with her and getting her things to practice at home, setting up office hours (when allowed) and working with her to keep her as engaged with practice as possible. After months of starting and stopping she finally was able to take the ACT and did great! She met her goal that she was hoping to meet which helped her get a scholarship to the school she was hoping to get into. We are very pleased with Caleb and Get Smarter Prep and the way that they kept her engaged and focused on her goal despite the all of the craziness and cancellations.read more

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My son worked with Gina at Get Smarter Prep, and we are thrilled with the outcome. He worked very hard and... raised his score significantly. Best of all, Gina was one of the first people he wanted to share the news with, which as a parent suggests to me that he respected her and liked working with her. Thank you!read more

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20:52 28 Jan 20

Our experience with GSP was amazingly professional and personalized to our daughter's needs. Claire... explained things from pre-test that neither myself nor my husband or our daughter would have ever made sense of. Our daughter's strengths and weaknesses were honed in on, and it showed in her final ACT score... she had an 11 point jump! This has opened up her college options to a whole new level.read more

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12:49 08 Jan 20

Because of our son's busy schedule, we wanted to find a tutor who could provide targeted ACT prep (without... need for any parental nagging!). We are very grateful for Caleb helping our son substantially improve his ACT score. In addition to substantive work, Caleb shared test-taking strategies that put our son in a position to do his best on the test. Worth every penny of the cost, and likely to pay back disproportionately in scholarship assistance! Doug & Vicki (BVNW Parents)read more

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12:17 11 Dec 19

Get Smarter Prep helped me so much when preparing for the ACT! Before them I had taken it about three times... and got the same overall score (which was not great) and fluctuating individual scores. After studying with them for about 3 ish months I bumped my score up enough points to get me into the college I wanted!! They have a great staff that is so friendly and willing to help you with whatever needs you may have!read more

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