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At the risk of sounding hyperbolic, standardized tests can be incredibly important to the college process. A good score can tip the scales if paired with a lower GPA, or when trying to confirm a spot at a top university. But securing access to helpful classes isn’t always easy. Many prep courses are expensive, not to mention the COVID-19 pandemic that has currently taken large gatherings off the table. But fret not, budding academics: The Peer Power Foundation is hosting a series of virtual ACT prep courses to keep students prepared for the upcoming exam.
Peer Power has held its ACT Prep University in the past, but the coronavirus has forced the organization to adapt. The eight-week course is now available for free online, and will continue to have high-performing college students from the University of Memphis to mentor Shelby County Schools high school students.
“We recognized a need to re-engage and incentivize scholars in a dynamic virtual classroom during COVID-19,” says Peer Power program director Cortney Richardson. “We have the opportunity to create continuous and active online learning environment with our Success Coaches as our partners at Shelby County School and other school districts across the nation navigate curriculum to keep our students and teachers committed and on track.”
Those looking to snag a spot don’t have long: registration for ACT Prep University ends this Friday, April 24th. Students living outside Memphis and Shelby County are also able to sign up for the program. Weekly sessions run through June 8th, with classes from 10 a.m. to noon on Monday and Wednesday and a Friday review session from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Interested students can sign up here.
Registration for the June 13th ACT test can be done until May 8th.