CARRAWAY CENTER FOR TEACHING & LEARNING
Carraway Center
for Teaching & Learning
ACT & SAT Courses
& Individual Tutoring
ACT Intensive Workshops
The ACT Intensive Workshop covers specific test-taking strategies in depth for the English, Math, Reading & Science (optional) portions of the newly redesigned ACT test. This intensive will increase familiarity with test question types and provide a deep dive into key content on the ACT. Students will take multiple practice tests, review crucial grammar and math concepts, develop reading strategies for different passage types and learn how to master the science reasoning portion of the ACT.​
ACT Intensive Workshop
December 29-31, 2025 (9 hr course)
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Time: 9:00 - 12:00
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In Person or Virtua​l
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ACT Prep Courses for the NEW ACT
This course, created by a Harvard- educated cognitive learning specialist, is designed to teach students how to succeed on the newly redesigned ACT.
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General Standardized Test-Taking Strategies
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English Test Strategies
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Mathematics Test Strategies
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Reading Test Strategies
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Science Test Strategies (optional)
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Strategies for Strategically Improving Your Score
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Time-Management, Working Memory and Cognitive Efficiency Technique
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Common Tricks to Avoid
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Planning and Preparation Strategies
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ACT 3-Hour Overview Course
The 3-hour course provides a general overview of the ACT test, as well as strategies for the above topics. The 10-hour course provides a deep dive into the content and allows for multiple practice sessions.​
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Saturday, November 22:
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Time: 9:00 - 12:00
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Location: Virtual
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Saturday, December 6:
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Time: 9:00 - 12:00
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Location: Virtual
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Saturday, January 10:
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Time: 9:00 - 12:00
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Location: Virtual
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Saturday, January 24:
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Time: 9:00 - 12:00
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Location: Virtual
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* More dates to be added for 2026
ACT Subject Intensives
ACT Intensives are 1.5 hour long sessions intensely focused on learning core content that will be assessed on each section of the ACT. These classes provide direct instruction on key grammar rules, mathematical formulas, and other content and skills needed for peak performance on these tests.
Math Intensive Workshop:​
Monday, December 1
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Time: 5:45 - 7:15
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Virtual
English Intensive Workshop
Tuesday, December 2
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Time: 5:45 - 7:15
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Virtual
Reading Intensive Workshop​
Wednesday, December 3
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Time: 5:45 - 7:15
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Virtual
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Science Intensive Workshop ​for Science Optional
Thursday, December 4
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Time: 5:45 - 7:15
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Virtual
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SAT 3-Hour Overview Course
The 3-hour course provides a general overview of the SAT test, as well as strategies for the above topics.
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Saturday, February 21
(9:00-12:00)
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​Saturday, April 18
(9:00-12:00)
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​Saturday, May 30
(9:00-12:00)
​Location: Virtual / Zoom​
New Digital SAT Prep
3-Hour Overview Course
The New Digital SAT Overview Course is designed by a Harvard-educated cognitive learning specialist to teach students how to succeed on the test using strategies informed by current Cognitive Neuroscience.
The Digital SAT Prep Course covers specific test-taking strategies for taking the new Digital SAT. These classes will increase familiarity with the types of questions, the test layout, essential grammar and math content, and best practice techniques for improving scores on these tests. Students will learn techniques for taking the digital version of the SAT and will practice taking parts of the test.
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