Welcome 
to the PowerScore 
ACT Course!

This section contains a Course Introduction module that should be completed prior to the start of class.

Here you will find detailed, written explanations for the questions in each lesson. Your instructor will also carefully review these questions in class, but this resource is invaluable for students who want to review independently or who are absent from class.

One of the most important aspects of ACT preparation is to regularly take official practice tests and track your progress over time. Please note that this is also required for the Score Increase Guarantee. This system allows you to input your answer choices and receive an immediate evaluation of your test performance.

When testing on your own, you’ll be able to use our Virtual Proctor. This program instructs you when to begin and end each section of the test, simulating a real proctor on test day to give you the most accurate experience possible. To begin, click on "Play" and follow the vocal prompts as you are guided through the sections.

You are required to take three practice tests as a part of your course. The first test (Test #1 in The Official ACT Prep Guide) should be taken prior to the start of the course so you can generate a “Before” score. The second test (Test #3 in The Official ACT Prep Guide) should occur shortly after the completion of the course, and the third test (Test #4 in The Official ACT Prep Guide) should occur after the completion of the homework and supplements in the Online Student Center. This final test will provide you with an “After” score.

Once you’ve completed your practice test, enter your answers in our Online Test Scoring System to get a detailed performance analysis. With this feedback you’ll be able to easily identify which concepts you have mastered and which areas still require some attention, allowing you to better plan your future efforts.

To take your Pre-Course Practice Test:

1. Click ACT Practice Tests and Take-Home Test Scoring.
2. From the "Tests & Explanations" tab, click "Test One."
3. To time your test, click on the "ACT Virtual Proctor" tab and click the "play" button to begin.
4. Score your completed practice exam.

To access the Test Scoring System:

1. Click Practice Tests and Take-Home Test Scoring.
2. From the “Test Scoring” tab, click on “Enter Your Answers” next to the appropriate practice test and follow the directions on the scoring templates as a reference if you are unsure.
3. Once you access the proper test, use the buttons to enter your answer choices. By selecting "Save and Grade My Answers" at the bottom of the page, you'll receive a detailed report of your strengths and weaknesses.

Your homework is also contained in the Online Student Area, and can be found under "Post-Course Homework" on the opening page. Our highest score increases occur when a student has completed all of the questions in the homework and The Official ACT Prep Guide. We ask that parents ensure their students complete the homework after course.

The homework is required for the Score Increase Guarantee, but will not be reviewed by your instructor or PowerScore unless you request a repeat of the course due to the lack of a sufficient score increase.

The Online Student Center also includes additional resources, such as ACT Math and English Flash Cards and additional practice questions. These supplements are not required as a part of your homework, but offered for students who are seeking maximum score increases and those who are willing to go above and beyond in their test preparation.