Welcome
to the PowerScore
ACT Course!
Thank you for enrolling in the PowerScore ACT Live Online Course. We look forward to working with you on your journey to ACT success!
Below you’ll find some important information about your course. We know it’s a lot, but please make sure to follow the links and review everything carefully, as it includes pertinent info regarding payment balances, course materials, extra online resources, and more.
Terms and Conditions
Please click here to view our full Enrollment Agreement.
Course Materials and Preparing for Your Course
Your PowerScore ACT Live Online Course materials and The Official ACT Prep Guide were shipped to you. If you don’t receive the books within seven days, please contact our offices at (800) 545-1750 or by email at shipping@powerscore.com.
Prior to the start of your Live Online Course, you will need to take and score a full-length ACT Practice Exam (required for the score increase guarantee). If you have already received your copy of The Official ACT Prep Guide, you should take Test #1 in the book (page 41) as your pre-course test. We also recommend that you read Chapter 4, "Identifying Areas for Improvement," which follows the test in the book.
If you will not receive your Official ACT Prep Guide prior to the first class, you can print a practice test from The ACT website. You can download a test here:
Free Practice Test (Click Here to Download the Free Practice Test)
After completing the test, you can score it on the Online Student Center (see "ACT Practice Tests and Online Scoring" section below).
This first exam is required so that you get a feel for the ACT’s format, content, and time restraints. It is NOT an indicator of your potential, so don’t panic if you score lower than you expected! The course will teach you everything you need to know confidently attack the test and ultimately increase your score. Check out the Online Student Center section below for instructions on how to take the Pre-Course Practice Test!
The Live Online course will take place in the Adobe Connect platform. You will receive an email two business days prior to the start of class containing your Adobe Connect login credentials and system setup instructions.
PowerScore Student Portal
When you enrolled as a student with PowerScore, you either created or were provided with login information for the PowerScore Student Portal. If you don’t recall your login information, use the “Reset Password” function on the Portal login page. Your username is typically your email address.
Within this Portal you’ll find...
- A Course Schedule. Please click the My Enrollments box and select your course to make sure you know when your class meets. Note that all class times listed are Eastern Time.
- Quick Access links to your Live Online Course. By clicking on your Enrollment Number (EN#), you will find your Live Online Course link and login credentials, as well as links to archived recordings of your lessons.
- Information about your account with PowerScore. Here you can view your payment status, our contact information, tutoring inquiries you have made, and more.
- Access to your PowerScore Online Student Center. This one-stop-shop for all your study needs contains homework, lesson supplements, and many more invaluable resources.
The Online Student Center
You now have access to the PowerScore Online Student Center, which is the hub for homework, detailed lesson explanations, supplements, practice tests, resources, and more. While your course books and in-class instruction are critical components of your PowerScore experience, your out-of-class efforts are equally vital to achieving a commendable score increase. Almost all of the pages can be printed for your convenience. Parents are also encouraged to explore the site.
Before your class begins, log into your Student Portal and visit the Student Center to familiarize yourself with its various sections and then plan to visit the site frequently through the course.
To access the Online Student Center
- Login to the PowerScore Student Portal.
- Click on the “My Enrollments” box.
- Click the link under “Online Student Center Access.”
Access to the Online Student Center expires after the second official ACT exam following your course. Be sure to take full advantage of this resource during your access period!
Online Student Center Resources
Within your OSC you’ll find the following five sections. Let’s take a brief look at each:
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 four practice tests throughout the course. The first test should be taken prior to the start of the course so you can generate a “Before” score. The last should occur within a few days of the completion of the course (or as close to the end of the course as possible, if time constraints surrounding your official test administration do not permit you to take it after the course) to provide you with an “After” score. The other two tests can be taken at your discretion, but we recommend the second one occurring shortly before or after Lesson 4 and the third one occurring shortly before or after Lesson 6. Take the tests in the order presented in the book, so that your first practice test is Test #1 in The Official ACT Prep Guide.
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. Your instructor can also review your performance and provide helpful commentary.
To take your Pre-Course Practice Test:
- Click ACT Practice Tests and Take-Home Test Scoring.
- From the "Tests & Explanations" tab, click "Test One."
- To time your test, click on the "ACT Virtual Proctor" tab and click the "play" button to begin.
- Score your completed practice exam.
To access the Test Scoring System:
- Click Practice Tests and Take-Home Test Scoring.
- 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.
- 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.
This section contains homework assignments for every lesson. Each PowerScore lesson is accompanied by a two-part homework assignment:
- First, review the lesson and complete any questions that were omitted during class. It's important to review the lesson content, as a large amount of information is covered during each class session. By reviewing the material, you'll pick up information you might have missed during the live lesson.
- Next, you'll need to complete a problem set or timed test section. Each homework assignment takes 30 to 80 minutes to complete and is required for the Score Increase Guarantee. Repeated exposure to ACT questions is a key to all score increases.
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. Although this homework is not graded in class, it is imperative that you practice the concepts learned in each session. Our highest score increases occur when a student has attended every class and completed all of the homework. We ask that parents ensure their students complete the homework for each class.
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.
Out-of-Class Help
We’re always here to guide you, even when your class isn’t in session. Here’s how to get some out-of-class help:
Through the Email Assistance Program, PowerScore instructors are happy to answer any of your questions from the course materials, including questions from The Official ACT Prep Guide. To utilize this powerful resource, please submit your question by email to act@powerscore.com, and if applicable, include the book title, page number, and question number. Your access to the Email Assistance Program begins on the business day following Lesson 1 and expires after the first official ACT exam following your course.
Our knowledgeable Course Developers update our blog several times per month with articles discussing ACT trends, strategy breakdowns, study advice, application recommendations, and much more! Subscribe today so that you never miss a thing.
We offer a free resource to students and prospective students alike in our ACT Free Help Area. Here you will find extensive information about the ACT, advice specifically for parents of test takers, and additional prep materials.
Frequently Asked Questions
You’ve signed up for the most comprehensive ACT prep course available, so there’s no need for extensive pre-course work or attempting to “get a head start” prior to your first lesson. We know you’re probably tempted to begin working through your course materials, but we strongly encourage you not to do so. Your course is designed to take you from novice to expert as you progress through the lessons; trust the process. By working ahead without instruction, you run the risk of developing some bad habits—habits you’ll then need to unlearn once the classes start. So sit tight and let the course get you to where you want to be!
The only requirement prior to the start of the course is to take the pre-course practice test to establish a preliminary score. Feel free to also browse the Online Student Center and familiarize yourself with all the resources it provides, but as mentioned above there’s no need to dive into any of the lesson material or practice questions.
Yes, we use a program called Adobe Connect to operate the PowerScore Live Online Course. You can attend either directly through your internet browser or follow the prompts to download either a desktop or mobile app version of Adobe Connect.
You can find a detailed listing of system requirements, supported operating systems, and supported browsers here.
PowerScore does not register students for the actual ACT. You must complete the registration through the ACT, who administers the exam. We strongly recommend registering online at http://www.actstudent.org/. The deadline for registering for the ACT varies, but is typically one month prior to the test date. If you have not already registered for the next test, consider registering now.
Here's a QUICK REVIEW:
What you must do prior to your course:
1. Call us if you do not receive your course book and The Official ACT Prep Guide in the next seven days.
2. Log into the Student Portal and then into the Online Student Center.
3. Take the pre-course practice test and score it in the Online Student Center.
5. Watch the Course Introduction in the Online Student Center.
What you can optionally do prior to, during, and after your course:
1. Browse the other resources available in the Online Student Center.
2. Subscribe to the PowerScore ACT and SAT Blog.
3. Begin reading the informational pages in The Official ACT Prep Guide.
4. Check out the PowerScore Free Help Area for additional study materials and information about the test.
What you must do during your course:
1. Complete the homework assignments for every lesson.
2. Take the practice tests #2 and #3 and score them in the Online Student Center.
What you must do after the course:
1. Complete the post-course homework in the Online Student Center.
2. Take the post-course practice test prior to your official test date.
3. Ask questions about your homework or course material through the Email Assistance Program.
4. Print out any resources you want from the Online Student Center prior to the next officially-administered ACT.
Please note that as detailed in the PowerScore ACT Course Enrollment Agreement, the PowerScore Course Materials (electronic and printed) and access to the Online Student Center are for use solely by the enrolled student and may not be reproduced in any way, auctioned, borrowed, loaned, given, or rented to any other person or entity.
We're here to help!
Remember, if you have any questions about your course, your online resources, or anything else, you can contact us at any time at ACT@PowerScore.com , or call our office at 800-545-1750 from 8:00am-8:00pm EST Monday-Friday. Our team is more than happy to help you out and resolve any questions or issues you may have!
Enjoy your ACT class!
Sincerely,
The PowerScore Team
800.545.1750 | ACT@powerscore.com