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A landmark study published in Science found that students who used practice tests retained about <a href=\"https:\/\/socialworktestprep.com\/blog\/2025\/august\/29\/practice-tests-vs-study-guides-which-method-gets-better-results\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">50%<\/a> more information after one week than those who simply restudied.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Timing trips up more students than content , see how long the ACT takes before you plan your prep.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Practice-test scores are easier to judge side by side once you convert them , here is how ACT scores translate to the SAT.<\/p> <div class=\"mh-take\"><p class=\"custom_key\" id=\"h-key-takeaways\"><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"custom_underline\"><li><strong>Drilling:<\/strong> UWorld was the ACT QBank I would reopen for realistic items.<\/li><li><strong>A plan:<\/strong> PrepScholar kept a weekly path without me building it.<\/li><li><strong>Live strategy:<\/strong> Prep Expert was the bootcamp-style option in this group.<\/li><li><strong>Budget video:<\/strong> Magoosh stayed simple. I would not treat it as a full live classroom.<\/li><\/ul><\/div> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-mh-act-tested\">ACT Prep Courses I Tested<\/h2> <nav class=\"mh-jump mh-jump-7\" aria-label=\"ACT prep course list\"><a href=\"#uworld-act\">UWorld<small>UWorld ACT Prep: Most Realistic ACT Practice<\/small><\/a><a href=\"#prepscholar-act\">PrepScholar<small>PrepScholar ACT Prep: Structured Weekly Plan<\/small><\/a><a href=\"#achievable-act\">Achievable<small>Achievable ACT Prep: Self-Paced Reading Path<\/small><\/a><a href=\"#prep-expert-act\">Prep Expert<small>Prep Expert ACT Prep: Live Strategy Classes<\/small><\/a><a href=\"#kaplan-act\">Kaplan<small>Kaplan ACT Prep: Traditional Full-Coverage Course<\/small><\/a><a href=\"#magoosh-act\">Magoosh<small>Magoosh ACT Prep: Budget Video Prep<\/small><\/a><a href=\"#the-princeton-review-act\">The Princeton Review<small>The Princeton Review ACT Prep: Live Online Name-Brand Classes<\/small><\/a><\/nav> <style type=\"text\/css\" id=\"supsystic-table-295_98920-css\">\/* Here you can add custom CSS for the current table *\/ \/* Lean more about CSS: https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cascading_Style_Sheets *\/ \/* To prevent the use of styles to other tables use \"#supsystic-table-295\" as a base selector for example: #supsystic-table-295 { ... } #supsystic-table-295 tbody { ... } #supsystic-table-295 tbody tr { ... } *\/ #supsystic-table-295_wrapper tbody tr:nth-child(1) td:nth-child(1) { border-top-right-radius: 8px !important; 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&lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Explanation Style:&lt;\/span&gt; Visual + step-by-step &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Live Instruction Tests:&lt;\/span&gt; No &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Tutoring Available:&lt;\/span&gt; No &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;\/ul&gt;\" ><ul class=\"chart-style\"><li class=\"table__featureslist\"><span class=\"chart-title\">Course Format:<\/span> Self-paced online <\/li><li class=\"table__featureslist\"><span class=\"chart-title\">Price Range:<\/span> $59\u2013$399 <\/li><li class=\"table__featureslist\"><span class=\"chart-title\">Access Length:<\/span> 30\u2013360 days <\/li><li class=\"table__featureslist\"><span class=\"chart-title\">Practice Questions:<\/span> 2,500+ exam-style <\/li><li class=\"table__featureslist\"><span class=\"chart-title\">Online Practice Tests:<\/span> 1 full-length <\/li><li class=\"table__featureslist\"><span class=\"chart-title\">Explanation Style:<\/span> Visual + step-by-step <\/li><li class=\"table__featureslist\"><span class=\"chart-title\">Live Instruction Tests:<\/span> No <\/li><li class=\"table__featureslist\"><span class=\"chart-title\">Tutoring Available:<\/span> No <\/li><\/ul><\/td><td data-cell-id=\"C2\" data-x=\"2\" data-y=\"2\" data-db-index=\"2\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"&lt;a href=&quot;#uworld-act&quot; 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Optional &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Tutoring Available:&lt;\/span&gt; Yes &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;\/ul&gt;\" data-order=\"&lt;ul class=&quot;chart-style&quot;&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Course Format:&lt;\/span&gt; Self-paced, live, or tutoring &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Price Range:&lt;\/span&gt; $397\u2013$995 &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Access Length:&lt;\/span&gt; 12 months &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Practice Questions:&lt;\/span&gt; 2,800+ realistic &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Online Practice Tests:&lt;\/span&gt; 4 official ACTs &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Explanation Style:&lt;\/span&gt; Written + guided &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Live Instruction Tests:&lt;\/span&gt; Optional &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Tutoring Available:&lt;\/span&gt; Yes &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;\/ul&gt;\" ><ul class=\"chart-style\"><li class=\"table__featureslist\"><span class=\"chart-title\">Course Format:<\/span> Self-paced, live, or tutoring <\/li><li class=\"table__featureslist\"><span class=\"chart-title\">Price Range:<\/span> $397\u2013$995 <\/li><li class=\"table__featureslist\"><span class=\"chart-title\">Access Length:<\/span> 12 months <\/li><li class=\"table__featureslist\"><span class=\"chart-title\">Practice Questions:<\/span> 2,800+ realistic <\/li><li class=\"table__featureslist\"><span class=\"chart-title\">Online Practice Tests:<\/span> 4 official ACTs <\/li><li class=\"table__featureslist\"><span class=\"chart-title\">Explanation Style:<\/span> Written + guided <\/li><li class=\"table__featureslist\"><span class=\"chart-title\">Live Instruction Tests:<\/span> Optional <\/li><li class=\"table__featureslist\"><span class=\"chart-title\">Tutoring Available:<\/span> Yes <\/li><\/ul><\/td><td data-cell-id=\"C3\" data-x=\"2\" data-y=\"3\" data-db-index=\"3\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"&lt;a href=&quot;#prepscholar-act&quot; 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&lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Course Format:&lt;\/span&gt; Self-paced online &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Price Range:&lt;\/span&gt; $129 &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Access Length:&lt;\/span&gt; 12 months &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Practice Questions:&lt;\/span&gt; Chapter-based &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Online Practice Tests:&lt;\/span&gt; Practice exams &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Explanation Style:&lt;\/span&gt; Text-first &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Live Instruction Tests:&lt;\/span&gt; No &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Tutoring Available:&lt;\/span&gt; No &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;\/ul&gt;\" data-order=\"&lt;ul class=&quot;chart-style&quot;&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Course Format:&lt;\/span&gt; Self-paced online &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Price Range:&lt;\/span&gt; $129 &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Access Length:&lt;\/span&gt; 12 months &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Practice Questions:&lt;\/span&gt; Chapter-based &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Online Practice Tests:&lt;\/span&gt; Practice exams &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Explanation Style:&lt;\/span&gt; Text-first &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Live Instruction Tests:&lt;\/span&gt; No &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Tutoring Available:&lt;\/span&gt; No &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;\/ul&gt;\" ><ul class=\"chart-style\"><li class=\"table__featureslist\"><span class=\"chart-title\">Course Format:<\/span> Self-paced online <\/li><li class=\"table__featureslist\"><span class=\"chart-title\">Price Range:<\/span> $129 <\/li><li class=\"table__featureslist\"><span class=\"chart-title\">Access Length:<\/span> 12 months <\/li><li class=\"table__featureslist\"><span class=\"chart-title\">Practice Questions:<\/span> Chapter-based <\/li><li class=\"table__featureslist\"><span class=\"chart-title\">Online Practice Tests:<\/span> Practice exams <\/li><li class=\"table__featureslist\"><span class=\"chart-title\">Explanation Style:<\/span> Text-first <\/li><li class=\"table__featureslist\"><span class=\"chart-title\">Live Instruction Tests:<\/span> No <\/li><li class=\"table__featureslist\"><span class=\"chart-title\">Tutoring Available:<\/span> No <\/li><\/ul><\/td><td data-cell-id=\"C4\" data-x=\"2\" data-y=\"4\" data-db-index=\"4\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"&lt;a href=&quot;#achievable-act&quot; target=&quot;_self&quot;&gt;LEARN MORE&lt;\/a&gt;\" data-order=\"&lt;a href=&quot;#achievable-act&quot; target=&quot;_self&quot;&gt;LEARN MORE&lt;\/a&gt;\" ><a href=\"#achievable-act\" target=\"_self\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A5\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"5\" data-db-index=\"5\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li class=&quot;custom_dis&quot;&gt;&lt;a class=&#039;best_offer_link&#039; data-ajax-code=&#039;11679&#039; href=&#039;?cc=11679&#039; thehref=&#039;?cc=11679&#039; afflink=&#039;https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/prep-expert\/prep-expert-sat\/&#039; data-ref=&#039;&#039; target=&#039;_blank&#039; rel=&#039;sponsored nofollow&#039; style=&#039;--cc-best-offer-link-color: #0d67b3;&#039;&gt;Save 20%&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;\/ul&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/PrepExpert125.png&quot; class=&quot;stbSkipLazy alignnone size-full&quot; width=&quot;125&quot; height=&quot;125&quot; \/&gt;\" data-order=\"&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li class=&quot;custom_dis&quot;&gt;&lt;a class=&#039;best_offer_link&#039; data-ajax-code=&#039;11679&#039; href=&#039;?cc=11679&#039; thehref=&#039;?cc=11679&#039; afflink=&#039;https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/prep-expert\/prep-expert-sat\/&#039; data-ref=&#039;&#039; target=&#039;_blank&#039; rel=&#039;sponsored nofollow&#039; style=&#039;--cc-best-offer-link-color: #0d67b3;&#039;&gt;Save 20%&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;\/ul&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/PrepExpert125.png&quot; class=&quot;stbSkipLazy alignnone size-full&quot; width=&quot;125&quot; height=&quot;125&quot; \/&gt;\" ><ul><li class=\"custom_dis\"><a class='best_offer_link' data-ajax-code='11679' href='?cc=11679' thehref='?cc=11679' afflink='https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/prep-expert\/prep-expert-sat\/' data-ref='' target='_blank' rel='sponsored nofollow' style='--cc-best-offer-link-color: #0d67b3;'>Save 20%<\/a><\/li><\/ul><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/PrepExpert125.png\" class=\"stbSkipLazy alignnone size-full\" width=\"125\" height=\"125\" \/><\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B5\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"5\" data-db-index=\"5\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"&lt;ul class=&quot;chart-style&quot;&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Course Format:&lt;\/span&gt; Live online classes &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Price Range:&lt;\/span&gt; $300\u2013$1,000+ &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Access Length:&lt;\/span&gt; 6-week intensive &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Practice Questions:&lt;\/span&gt; 1,000+ ACT &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Online Practice Tests:&lt;\/span&gt; Multiple ACTs &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Explanation Style:&lt;\/span&gt; Instructor-led &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Live Instruction Tests:&lt;\/span&gt; Core &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Tutoring Available:&lt;\/span&gt; No &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;\/ul&gt;\" data-order=\"&lt;ul class=&quot;chart-style&quot;&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Course Format:&lt;\/span&gt; Live online classes &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Price Range:&lt;\/span&gt; $300\u2013$1,000+ &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Access Length:&lt;\/span&gt; 6-week intensive &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Practice Questions:&lt;\/span&gt; 1,000+ ACT &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Online Practice Tests:&lt;\/span&gt; Multiple ACTs &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Explanation Style:&lt;\/span&gt; Instructor-led &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Live Instruction Tests:&lt;\/span&gt; Core &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Tutoring Available:&lt;\/span&gt; No &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;\/ul&gt;\" ><ul class=\"chart-style\"><li class=\"table__featureslist\"><span class=\"chart-title\">Course Format:<\/span> Live online classes <\/li><li class=\"table__featureslist\"><span class=\"chart-title\">Price Range:<\/span> $300\u2013$1,000+ <\/li><li class=\"table__featureslist\"><span class=\"chart-title\">Access Length:<\/span> 6-week intensive <\/li><li class=\"table__featureslist\"><span class=\"chart-title\">Practice Questions:<\/span> 1,000+ ACT <\/li><li class=\"table__featureslist\"><span class=\"chart-title\">Online Practice Tests:<\/span> Multiple ACTs <\/li><li class=\"table__featureslist\"><span class=\"chart-title\">Explanation Style:<\/span> Instructor-led <\/li><li class=\"table__featureslist\"><span class=\"chart-title\">Live Instruction Tests:<\/span> Core <\/li><li class=\"table__featureslist\"><span class=\"chart-title\">Tutoring Available:<\/span> No <\/li><\/ul><\/td><td data-cell-id=\"C5\" data-x=\"2\" data-y=\"5\" data-db-index=\"5\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"&lt;a href=&quot;#prep-expert-act&quot; target=&quot;_self&quot;&gt;LEARN MORE&lt;\/a&gt;\" data-order=\"&lt;a href=&quot;#prep-expert-act&quot; target=&quot;_self&quot;&gt;LEARN MORE&lt;\/a&gt;\" ><a href=\"#prep-expert-act\" target=\"_self\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A6\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"6\" data-db-index=\"6\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li class=&quot;custom_dis&quot;&gt;&lt;li class=&#039;coupon_dis&#039;&gt;&lt;a class=&#039;cs_botton_no_discounts&#039; href=&#039;javascript:void(0)&#039; rel=&#039;preload&#039; rel=&#039;nofollow&#039; style=&#039;color: ; text-decoration:none&#039;&gt;No Discounts&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;\/ul&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/Kaplan-300x300.png&quot; class=&quot;stbSkipLazy alignnone size-medium&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;300&quot; \/&gt;\" data-order=\"&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li class=&quot;custom_dis&quot;&gt;&lt;li class=&#039;coupon_dis&#039;&gt;&lt;a class=&#039;cs_botton_no_discounts&#039; href=&#039;javascript:void(0)&#039; rel=&#039;preload&#039; rel=&#039;nofollow&#039; style=&#039;color: ; text-decoration:none&#039;&gt;No Discounts&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;\/ul&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/Kaplan-300x300.png&quot; class=&quot;stbSkipLazy alignnone size-medium&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;300&quot; \/&gt;\" ><ul><li class=\"custom_dis\"><li class='coupon_dis'><a class='cs_botton_no_discounts' href='javascript:void(0)' rel='preload' rel='nofollow' style='color: ; text-decoration:none'>No Discounts<\/a><\/li><\/li><\/ul><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/Kaplan-300x300.png\" class=\"stbSkipLazy alignnone size-medium\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B6\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"6\" data-db-index=\"6\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"&lt;ul class=&quot;chart-style&quot;&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Course Format:&lt;\/span&gt; Self-paced, live tutoring &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Price Range:&lt;\/span&gt; $179\u2013$800+ &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Access Length:&lt;\/span&gt; ~6 months &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Practice Questions:&lt;\/span&gt; 2,000+ official ACT &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Online Practice Tests:&lt;\/span&gt; 3 official ACTs &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Explanation Style:&lt;\/span&gt; Teacher-led &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Live Instruction Tests:&lt;\/span&gt; Optional &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Tutoring Available:&lt;\/span&gt; Yes &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;\/ul&gt;\" data-order=\"&lt;ul class=&quot;chart-style&quot;&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Course Format:&lt;\/span&gt; Self-paced, live tutoring &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Price Range:&lt;\/span&gt; $179\u2013$800+ &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Access Length:&lt;\/span&gt; ~6 months &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Practice Questions:&lt;\/span&gt; 2,000+ official ACT &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Online Practice Tests:&lt;\/span&gt; 3 official ACTs &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Explanation Style:&lt;\/span&gt; Teacher-led &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Live Instruction Tests:&lt;\/span&gt; Optional &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Tutoring Available:&lt;\/span&gt; Yes &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;\/ul&gt;\" ><ul class=\"chart-style\"><li class=\"table__featureslist\"><span class=\"chart-title\">Course Format:<\/span> Self-paced, live tutoring <\/li><li class=\"table__featureslist\"><span class=\"chart-title\">Price Range:<\/span> $179\u2013$800+ <\/li><li class=\"table__featureslist\"><span class=\"chart-title\">Access Length:<\/span> ~6 months <\/li><li class=\"table__featureslist\"><span class=\"chart-title\">Practice Questions:<\/span> 2,000+ official ACT <\/li><li class=\"table__featureslist\"><span class=\"chart-title\">Online Practice Tests:<\/span> 3 official ACTs <\/li><li class=\"table__featureslist\"><span class=\"chart-title\">Explanation Style:<\/span> Teacher-led <\/li><li class=\"table__featureslist\"><span class=\"chart-title\">Live Instruction Tests:<\/span> Optional <\/li><li class=\"table__featureslist\"><span class=\"chart-title\">Tutoring Available:<\/span> Yes <\/li><\/ul><\/td><td data-cell-id=\"C6\" data-x=\"2\" data-y=\"6\" data-db-index=\"6\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"&lt;a href=&quot;#kaplan-act&quot; target=&quot;_self&quot;&gt;LEARN MORE&lt;\/a&gt;\" data-order=\"&lt;a href=&quot;#kaplan-act&quot; target=&quot;_self&quot;&gt;LEARN MORE&lt;\/a&gt;\" ><a href=\"#kaplan-act\" target=\"_self\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A7\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"7\" data-db-index=\"7\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li class=&quot;custom_dis&quot;&gt;&lt;a class=&#039;best_offer_link&#039; data-ajax-code=&#039;21907&#039; href=&#039;?cc=21907&#039; thehref=&#039;?cc=21907&#039; afflink=&#039;https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/magoosh\/magoosh-act\/&#039; data-ref=&#039;&#039; target=&#039;_blank&#039; rel=&#039;sponsored nofollow&#039; style=&#039;--cc-best-offer-link-color: #0d67b3;&#039;&gt;Save 30%&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;\/ul&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/Magoosh-300x300.png&quot; class=&quot;stbSkipLazy alignnone size-medium&quot; 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&lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Course Format:&lt;\/span&gt; Self-paced + optional classes &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Price Range:&lt;\/span&gt; $129\u2013$399 &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Access Length:&lt;\/span&gt; 12 months &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Practice Questions:&lt;\/span&gt; 1,300+ &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Online Practice Tests:&lt;\/span&gt; Up to 4 &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Explanation Style:&lt;\/span&gt; Video + text &lt;\/li&gt; &lt;li class=&quot;table__featureslist&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;chart-title&quot;&gt;Live Instruction Tests:&lt;\/span&gt; 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I opened QBanks, live-class pages, and score reports and asked whether I could run a timed section the same week I signed up.<\/p><\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-panel p-perf\"><p>Practice and explanations carried more weight than a famous logo. The table below is the category split I used. A course that made me guess the next step scored lower even when the videos looked polished.<\/p><table class=\"mh-method\"><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Weight<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th>Practice<\/th><td>30%<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Explanations<\/th><td>25%<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Structure<\/th><td>25%<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Value<\/th><td>20%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"mh-callout mh-callout-tip\"><span class=\"mh-callout-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex:0 0 40px;width:40px;height:40px;max-width:40px;max-height:40px;overflow:hidden;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border-radius:10px;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(18,48,68,.08)\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" style=\"width:22px;height:22px;max-width:22px;max-height:22px;display:block\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\"><path d=\"M12 2.2v1.4M4.8 6.2l1 .9M19.2 6.2l-1 .9M3.6 12.2H5M19 12.2h1.4\" stroke=\"#d4a017\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M12 4.2a5.6 5.6 0 0 0-3.3 10.1c.55.45.9 1.1 1 1.8h4.6c.1-.7.45-1.35 1-1.8A5.6 5.6 0 0 0 12 4.2Z\" fill=\"#f5c542\" stroke=\"#d4a017\" stroke-width=\"1.3\"\/><path d=\"M9.4 18.4h5.2M10.4 21h3.2\" stroke=\"#d4a017\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"mh-callout-body\"><p><strong>Quick Tip<\/strong><br>Open each card&#8217;s tabs before you scroll. Overview, who it is for, pros and cons, features, and the bottom line stay in the HTML.<\/p><\/div><\/div> <span id=\"uworld-act\" class=\"auto-jump-link-target\"><\/span> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-uworld\">1. UWorld ACT Prep: Best for Realistic ACT Practice<\/h2> <div class=\"mh-rc-wrap\" id=\"card-uworld\"> <div class=\"mh-rc\"> <div class=\"mh-rc-head\"> <span class=\"mh-rc-kicker\">UWorld ACT Prep<\/span> <span class=\"mh-rc-score\">Miami Herald Score <b>4.8<\/b><span class=\"mh-stars\" aria-label=\"4.8 out of 5\"><span class=\"mh-star\" style=\"--p:100%\"><span class=\"mh-star-fill\">\u2605<\/span>\u2605<\/span><span class=\"mh-star\" style=\"--p:100%\"><span class=\"mh-star-fill\">\u2605<\/span>\u2605<\/span><span class=\"mh-star\" style=\"--p:100%\"><span class=\"mh-star-fill\">\u2605<\/span>\u2605<\/span><span class=\"mh-star\" style=\"--p:100%\"><span class=\"mh-star-fill\">\u2605<\/span>\u2605<\/span><span class=\"mh-star\" style=\"--p:80%\"><span class=\"mh-star-fill\">\u2605<\/span>\u2605<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-main mh-rc-nophoto\"> <div class=\"mh-rc-actions\"> <div class=\"mh-rc-identity\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mh-rc-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/UWorld-CollegePrep-Logo-Primary@2x.png\" alt=\"UWorld\" style=\"height:48px;width:auto;max-width:200px;object-fit:contain\"> <p class=\"mh-rc-title\">UWorld<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-pills\"><span>Practice<\/span><span>Plan<\/span><span>Support<\/span><\/div> <ul class=\"mh-rc-facts\"><li>High-quality practice questions feel closest to the real ACT<\/li><li>Excellent visual and written explanations<\/li><li>Strong tools for pacing and test day strategy<\/li><\/ul> <div class=\"mh-rc-offer\">Save 20%<span class=\"mh-rc-offer-sep\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&gt;&gt;&gt;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/uworld-discount-codes\/\">UWorld ACT coupons<\/a><\/div> <a class=\"mh-rc-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/uworld\/uworld-act\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\">SEE UWORLD PRICING<\/a> <p class=\"mh-rc-links\"><a href=\"#uworld-notes\">See my testing of UWorld<\/a><\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-tabshell\"> <input type=\"radio\" name=\"mh-tab-uworld\" id=\"mh-tab-uworld-ov\" checked> <input type=\"radio\" name=\"mh-tab-uworld\" id=\"mh-tab-uworld-who\"> <input type=\"radio\" name=\"mh-tab-uworld\" id=\"mh-tab-uworld-pc\"> <input type=\"radio\" name=\"mh-tab-uworld\" id=\"mh-tab-uworld-specs\"> <input type=\"radio\" name=\"mh-tab-uworld\" id=\"mh-tab-uworld-bl\"> <div class=\"mh-rc-tabbar\"><label for=\"mh-tab-uworld-ov\">Product Overview<\/label><label for=\"mh-tab-uworld-who\">Who It&#8217;s For<\/label><label for=\"mh-tab-uworld-pc\">Pros &amp; Cons<\/label><label for=\"mh-tab-uworld-specs\">Features<\/label><label for=\"mh-tab-uworld-bl\">Bottom Line<\/label><\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-panels\"> <div class=\"mh-rc-panel p-ov\"><div class=\"mh-rc-ov\"><div class=\"mh-rc-ovitem\"><div class=\"mh-rc-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" style=\"width:22px;height:22px;max-width:22px;max-height:22px;display:block\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"4\" y=\"3\" width=\"16\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"1.7\"\/><path d=\"M8 8h8M8 12h8M8 16h5\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><strong>Practice<\/strong><p>High-quality practice questions feel closest to the real ACT<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mh-rc-ovitem\"><div class=\"mh-rc-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" style=\"width:22px;height:22px;max-width:22px;max-height:22px;display:block\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"14\" rx=\"2\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"1.7\"\/><path d=\"M10 9.2v6.2l6-3.1-6-3.1Z\" fill=\"#123044\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><strong>Lessons<\/strong><p>Excellent visual and written explanations<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mh-rc-ovitem\"><div class=\"mh-rc-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" style=\"width:22px;height:22px;max-width:22px;max-height:22px;display:block\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"3.5\" y=\"5\" width=\"17\" height=\"15.5\" rx=\"2\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"1.7\"\/><path d=\"M3.5 10h17M8 3.5v3M16 3.5v3\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M8 14h.01M12 14h.01M16 14h.01\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><strong>Plan<\/strong><p>Strong tools for pacing and test day strategy<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mh-rc-ovitem\"><div class=\"mh-rc-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" style=\"width:22px;height:22px;max-width:22px;max-height:22px;display:block\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 11a7 7 0 0 1 14 0v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2h-1v-5\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M8 20h8M12 17v3\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><strong>Support<\/strong><p>Flexible access lengths for different test dates<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-panel p-who\"><p>High-quality practice questions feel closest to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.act.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">real ACT<\/a> No live classes or tutoring<\/p><\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-panel p-pc\"><div class=\"mh-pc\"><div><strong>Pros<\/strong><ul><li>\u2705 High-quality practice questions feel closest to the real ACT<\/li><li>\u2705 Excellent visual and written explanations<\/li><li>\u2705 Strong tools for pacing and test day strategy<\/li><li>\u2705 Flexible access lengths for different test dates<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div><strong>Cons<\/strong><ul><li>\u274c No live classes or tutoring<\/li><li>\u274c Best for students comfortable with self-paced learning<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-panel p-specs\"><p>I scored this course from the practice tools and lessons I could actually open.<\/p><\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-panel p-bl\"><p>If I had to recommend one ACT prep course to most students aiming for their best ACT score? UWorld. The quality of practice alone puts it ahead of the pack.<\/p><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"uworld-rating\">UWorld ACT Rating<\/h3> <div class=\"mh-bars\"><div class=\"mh-bar\" style=\"--v:94%\"><span class=\"mh-bar-fill\"><\/span><span class=\"mh-bar-label\">Practice: 4.7\/5<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mh-bar\" style=\"--v:100%\"><span class=\"mh-bar-fill\"><\/span><span class=\"mh-bar-label\">Explanations: 5.0\/5<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mh-bar\" style=\"--v:92%\"><span class=\"mh-bar-fill\"><\/span><span class=\"mh-bar-label\">Structure: 4.6\/5<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mh-bar\" style=\"--v:98%\"><span class=\"mh-bar-fill\"><\/span><span class=\"mh-bar-label\">Value: 4.9\/5<\/span><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-catgrid mh-rc-catgrid-1\"><figure class=\"mh-rc-cat\"><div class=\"mh-rc-catmedia\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/UWorld-ACT-info.png\" alt=\"UWorld ACT\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;height:auto;max-height:720px;object-fit:contain;object-position:center\"><\/div><figcaption class=\"mh-rc-catscore\">Practice: 4.8\/5<\/figcaption><p>The UWorld ACT screen I scored is a worked science item with a visual explanation under the choices. I liked seeing why each wrong answer failed. I did not like that I still had to invent a weekly ACT calendar.<\/p><\/figure><\/div> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"uworld-notes\">Why UWorld&#8217;s ACT Math and Science Did Not Feel Fake<\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UWorld stood out immediately when I started testing it, thanks to an early-access period for the course I received earlier this year. The biggest difference I noticed was how realistic the practice felt. The ACT questions didn\u2019t feel simplified or \u201ctest-prep-ish\u201d; they felt like something I\u2019d expect to see on the actual exam, especially in ACT math and the science section.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I also really liked the visual, step-by-step explanations. When I missed a question, I didn\u2019t just see the correct answer. I could clearly see why each wrong answer failed. 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Cons<\/label><label for=\"mh-tab-prepscholar-specs\">Features<\/label><label for=\"mh-tab-prepscholar-bl\">Bottom Line<\/label><\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-panels\"> <div class=\"mh-rc-panel p-ov\"><div class=\"mh-rc-ov\"><div class=\"mh-rc-ovitem\"><div class=\"mh-rc-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" style=\"width:22px;height:22px;max-width:22px;max-height:22px;display:block\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"4\" y=\"3\" width=\"16\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"1.7\"\/><path d=\"M8 8h8M8 12h8M8 16h5\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><strong>Practice<\/strong><p>Strong structure and accountability<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mh-rc-ovitem\"><div class=\"mh-rc-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" style=\"width:22px;height:22px;max-width:22px;max-height:22px;display:block\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"14\" rx=\"2\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"1.7\"\/><path d=\"M10 9.2v6.2l6-3.1-6-3.1Z\" fill=\"#123044\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><strong>Lessons<\/strong><p>Official ACT exams included<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mh-rc-ovitem\"><div class=\"mh-rc-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" style=\"width:22px;height:22px;max-width:22px;max-height:22px;display:block\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"3.5\" y=\"5\" width=\"17\" height=\"15.5\" rx=\"2\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"1.7\"\/><path d=\"M3.5 10h17M8 3.5v3M16 3.5v3\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M8 14h.01M12 14h.01M16 14h.01\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><strong>Plan<\/strong><p>Helpful for students who want a clear plan<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mh-rc-ovitem\"><div class=\"mh-rc-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" style=\"width:22px;height:22px;max-width:22px;max-height:22px;display:block\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 11a7 7 0 0 1 14 0v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2h-1v-5\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M8 20h8M12 17v3\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><strong>Support<\/strong><p>Weekly plan after a diagnostic, with weak-area focus<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-panel p-who\"><p>Strong structure and accountability Practice questions felt slightly less realistic than UWorld\u2019s<\/p><\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-panel p-pc\"><div class=\"mh-pc\"><div><strong>Pros<\/strong><ul><li>\u2705 Strong structure and accountability<\/li><li>\u2705 Official ACT exams included<\/li><li>\u2705 Helpful for students who want a clear plan<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div><strong>Cons<\/strong><ul><li>\u274c Practice questions felt slightly less realistic than UWorld\u2019s<\/li><li>\u274c Higher cost at advanced tiers<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-panel p-specs\"><p>I scored this course from the practice tools and lessons I could actually open.<\/p><\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-panel p-bl\"><p>PrepScholar is a solid choice for students who want guidance, structure, and admissions support built into their ACT test prep.<\/p><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"prepscholar-rating\">PrepScholar ACT Rating<\/h3> <div class=\"mh-bars\"><div class=\"mh-bar\" style=\"--v:92%\"><span class=\"mh-bar-fill\"><\/span><span class=\"mh-bar-label\">Practice: 4.6\/5<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mh-bar\" style=\"--v:98%\"><span class=\"mh-bar-fill\"><\/span><span class=\"mh-bar-label\">Explanations: 4.9\/5<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mh-bar\" style=\"--v:90%\"><span class=\"mh-bar-fill\"><\/span><span class=\"mh-bar-label\">Structure: 4.5\/5<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mh-bar\" style=\"--v:96%\"><span class=\"mh-bar-fill\"><\/span><span class=\"mh-bar-label\">Value: 4.8\/5<\/span><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-catgrid mh-rc-catgrid-1\"><figure class=\"mh-rc-cat\"><div class=\"mh-rc-catmedia\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/PrepScholar-ACT-info.png\" alt=\"PrepScholar practice screen\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;height:auto;max-height:720px;object-fit:contain;object-position:center\"><\/div><figcaption class=\"mh-rc-catscore\">Practice: 4.7\/5<\/figcaption><p>PrepScholar&#8217;s ACT plan screen is the weekly calendar I actually wanted. 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Cons<\/label><label for=\"mh-tab-achievable-specs\">Features<\/label><label for=\"mh-tab-achievable-bl\">Bottom Line<\/label><\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-panels\"> <div class=\"mh-rc-panel p-ov\"><div class=\"mh-rc-ov\"><div class=\"mh-rc-ovitem\"><div class=\"mh-rc-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" style=\"width:22px;height:22px;max-width:22px;max-height:22px;display:block\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"4\" y=\"3\" width=\"16\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"1.7\"\/><path d=\"M8 8h8M8 12h8M8 16h5\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><strong>Practice<\/strong><p>Clean, distraction-free interface<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mh-rc-ovitem\"><div class=\"mh-rc-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" style=\"width:22px;height:22px;max-width:22px;max-height:22px;display:block\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"14\" rx=\"2\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"1.7\"\/><path d=\"M10 9.2v6.2l6-3.1-6-3.1Z\" fill=\"#123044\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><strong>Lessons<\/strong><p>Adaptive learning without overcomplication<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mh-rc-ovitem\"><div class=\"mh-rc-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" style=\"width:22px;height:22px;max-width:22px;max-height:22px;display:block\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"3.5\" y=\"5\" width=\"17\" height=\"15.5\" rx=\"2\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"1.7\"\/><path d=\"M3.5 10h17M8 3.5v3M16 3.5v3\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M8 14h.01M12 14h.01M16 14h.01\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><strong>Plan<\/strong><p>Excellent value for the price<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mh-rc-ovitem\"><div class=\"mh-rc-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" style=\"width:22px;height:22px;max-width:22px;max-height:22px;display:block\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 11a7 7 0 0 1 14 0v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2h-1v-5\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M8 20h8M12 17v3\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><strong>Support<\/strong><p>Simple online textbook path that stays focused<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-panel p-who\"><p>Clean, distraction-free interface No live online instruction or tutoring<\/p><\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-panel p-pc\"><div class=\"mh-pc\"><div><strong>Pros<\/strong><ul><li>\u2705 Clean, distraction-free interface<\/li><li>\u2705 Adaptive learning without overcomplication<\/li><li>\u2705 Excellent value for the price<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div><strong>Cons<\/strong><ul><li>\u274c No live online instruction or tutoring<\/li><li>\u274c Less multimedia than other platforms<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-panel p-specs\"><p>I scored this course from the practice tools and lessons I could actually open.<\/p><\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-panel p-bl\"><p>Achievable is a great pick if you want a no-frills, self-paced ACT prep course that respects your time.<\/p><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"achievable-rating\">Achievable ACT Rating<\/h3> <div class=\"mh-bars\"><div class=\"mh-bar\" style=\"--v:90%\"><span class=\"mh-bar-fill\"><\/span><span class=\"mh-bar-label\">Practice: 4.5\/5<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mh-bar\" style=\"--v:96%\"><span class=\"mh-bar-fill\"><\/span><span class=\"mh-bar-label\">Explanations: 4.8\/5<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mh-bar\" style=\"--v:88%\"><span class=\"mh-bar-fill\"><\/span><span class=\"mh-bar-label\">Structure: 4.4\/5<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mh-bar\" style=\"--v:94%\"><span class=\"mh-bar-fill\"><\/span><span class=\"mh-bar-label\">Value: 4.7\/5<\/span><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-catgrid mh-rc-catgrid-1\"><figure class=\"mh-rc-cat\"><div class=\"mh-rc-catmedia\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Achievable-ACT-dashboard.png\" alt=\"Achievable ACT dashboard\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;height:auto;max-height:720px;object-fit:contain;object-position:center\"><\/div><figcaption class=\"mh-rc-catscore\">Practice: 4.6\/5<\/figcaption><p>Achievable&#8217;s ACT dashboard put the textbook chapters in a dated study plan next to a heat map of pages I had actually read. I liked seeing the next math topic without hunting a video library. There is still no live class if you want someone talking you through a miss.<\/p><\/figure><\/div> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"achievable-notes\">An Online ACT Textbook Instead of Hour-Long Videos<\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Achievable felt refreshingly simple in a way that was clearly intentional. As soon as I started using it, I liked the online textbook format and how efficiently I could move through material without sitting through long video lessons.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The platform is designed to help you learn quickly, and I found the explanations concise yet thorough enough to clarify mistakes and reinforce key concepts. 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Cons<\/label><label for=\"mh-tab-prep-expert-specs\">Features<\/label><label for=\"mh-tab-prep-expert-bl\">Bottom Line<\/label><\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-panels\"> <div class=\"mh-rc-panel p-ov\"><div class=\"mh-rc-ov\"><div class=\"mh-rc-ovitem\"><div class=\"mh-rc-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" style=\"width:22px;height:22px;max-width:22px;max-height:22px;display:block\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"4\" y=\"3\" width=\"16\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"1.7\"\/><path d=\"M8 8h8M8 12h8M8 16h5\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><strong>Practice<\/strong><p>Live classes with top-percentile instructors<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mh-rc-ovitem\"><div class=\"mh-rc-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" style=\"width:22px;height:22px;max-width:22px;max-height:22px;display:block\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"14\" rx=\"2\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"1.7\"\/><path d=\"M10 9.2v6.2l6-3.1-6-3.1Z\" fill=\"#123044\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><strong>Lessons<\/strong><p>Strong focus on strategy and pacing<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mh-rc-ovitem\"><div class=\"mh-rc-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" style=\"width:22px;height:22px;max-width:22px;max-height:22px;display:block\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"3.5\" y=\"5\" width=\"17\" height=\"15.5\" rx=\"2\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"1.7\"\/><path d=\"M3.5 10h17M8 3.5v3M16 3.5v3\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M8 14h.01M12 14h.01M16 14h.01\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><strong>Plan<\/strong><p>Industry-leading score guarantee<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mh-rc-ovitem\"><div class=\"mh-rc-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" style=\"width:22px;height:22px;max-width:22px;max-height:22px;display:block\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 11a7 7 0 0 1 14 0v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2h-1v-5\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M8 20h8M12 17v3\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><strong>Support<\/strong><p>Live classes with accountability and mindset<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-panel p-who\"><p>Live classes with top-percentile instructors Less flexible than self-paced options<\/p><\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-panel p-pc\"><div class=\"mh-pc\"><div><strong>Pros<\/strong><ul><li>\u2705 Live classes with top-percentile instructors<\/li><li>\u2705 Strong focus on strategy and pacing<\/li><li>\u2705 Industry-leading score guarantee<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div><strong>Cons<\/strong><ul><li>\u274c Less flexible than self-paced options<\/li><li>\u274c Higher cost commitment<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-panel p-specs\"><p>I scored this course from the practice tools and lessons I could actually open.<\/p><\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-panel p-bl\"><p>Prep Expert is best for students who want live guidance, motivation, and accountability throughout their ACT prep.<\/p><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"prep-expert-rating\">Prep Expert ACT Rating<\/h3> <div class=\"mh-bars\"><div class=\"mh-bar\" style=\"--v:90%\"><span class=\"mh-bar-fill\"><\/span><span class=\"mh-bar-label\">Practice: 4.5\/5<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mh-bar\" style=\"--v:96%\"><span class=\"mh-bar-fill\"><\/span><span class=\"mh-bar-label\">Explanations: 4.8\/5<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mh-bar\" style=\"--v:88%\"><span class=\"mh-bar-fill\"><\/span><span class=\"mh-bar-label\">Structure: 4.4\/5<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mh-bar\" style=\"--v:94%\"><span class=\"mh-bar-fill\"><\/span><span class=\"mh-bar-label\">Value: 4.7\/5<\/span><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-catgrid mh-rc-catgrid-1\"><figure class=\"mh-rc-cat\"><div class=\"mh-rc-catmedia\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Prep-Expert-ACT-info.png\" alt=\"PrepExpert ACT video\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;height:auto;max-height:720px;object-fit:contain;object-position:center\"><\/div><figcaption class=\"mh-rc-catscore\">Practice: 4.6\/5<\/figcaption><p>Prep Expert&#8217;s ACT video class is the strategy lecture I sat with. I liked watching the instructor work the question on screen. The live pace would be a lot if you still need content review.<\/p><\/figure><\/div> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"prep-expert-notes\">Watching an ACT Instructor Work the Question with You<\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prep Expert felt intense in a good way from the start. The emphasis on live instruction, accountability, and mindset stood out immediately, and the structure made it clear that the course is designed to keep students engaged and on track. That structure aligns closely with feedback I\u2019ve seen from parents, including one mom who shared that her daughter took the ACT twice, once with Prep Expert and once without brushing up using test prep, and saw a noticeable drop in performance the second time.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I also liked that the video lessons show the instructor actively working through questions with you, explaining not just the correct answers but the reasoning and strategies behind them. 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Kaplan ACT Prep: Best for Traditional Full-Coverage Prep<\/h2> <div class=\"mh-rc-wrap\" id=\"card-kaplan\"> <div class=\"mh-rc\"> <div class=\"mh-rc-head\"> <span class=\"mh-rc-kicker\">Kaplan ACT Prep<\/span> <span class=\"mh-rc-score\">Miami Herald Score <b>4.4<\/b><span class=\"mh-stars\" aria-label=\"4.4 out of 5\"><span class=\"mh-star\" style=\"--p:100%\"><span class=\"mh-star-fill\">\u2605<\/span>\u2605<\/span><span class=\"mh-star\" style=\"--p:100%\"><span class=\"mh-star-fill\">\u2605<\/span>\u2605<\/span><span class=\"mh-star\" style=\"--p:100%\"><span class=\"mh-star-fill\">\u2605<\/span>\u2605<\/span><span class=\"mh-star\" style=\"--p:100%\"><span class=\"mh-star-fill\">\u2605<\/span>\u2605<\/span><span class=\"mh-star\" style=\"--p:40%\"><span class=\"mh-star-fill\">\u2605<\/span>\u2605<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-main mh-rc-nophoto\"> <div class=\"mh-rc-actions\"> <div class=\"mh-rc-identity\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mh-rc-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/kaplan-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"Kaplan\" style=\"height:48px;width:auto;max-width:200px;object-fit:contain\"> <p class=\"mh-rc-title\">Kaplan<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-pills\"><span>Practice<\/span><span>Plan<\/span><span>Support<\/span><\/div> <ul class=\"mh-rc-facts\"><li>Official ACT materials<\/li><li>Multiple formats (self-paced, live, tutoring)<\/li><li>Trusted brand with a long track record<\/li><\/ul> <div class=\"mh-rc-offer\">No Discounts<span class=\"mh-rc-offer-sep\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&gt;&gt;&gt;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/kaplan-act-promo-code\/\">Kaplan coupons<\/a><\/div> <a class=\"mh-rc-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/kaplan\/kaplan-act\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\">SEE KAPLAN PRICING<\/a> <p class=\"mh-rc-links\"><a href=\"#kaplan-notes\">See my testing of Kaplan<\/a><\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-tabshell\"> <input type=\"radio\" name=\"mh-tab-kaplan\" id=\"mh-tab-kaplan-ov\" checked> <input type=\"radio\" name=\"mh-tab-kaplan\" id=\"mh-tab-kaplan-who\"> <input type=\"radio\" name=\"mh-tab-kaplan\" id=\"mh-tab-kaplan-pc\"> <input type=\"radio\" name=\"mh-tab-kaplan\" id=\"mh-tab-kaplan-specs\"> <input type=\"radio\" name=\"mh-tab-kaplan\" id=\"mh-tab-kaplan-bl\"> <div class=\"mh-rc-tabbar\"><label for=\"mh-tab-kaplan-ov\">Product Overview<\/label><label for=\"mh-tab-kaplan-who\">Who It&#8217;s For<\/label><label for=\"mh-tab-kaplan-pc\">Pros &amp; Cons<\/label><label for=\"mh-tab-kaplan-specs\">Features<\/label><label for=\"mh-tab-kaplan-bl\">Bottom Line<\/label><\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-panels\"> <div class=\"mh-rc-panel p-ov\"><div class=\"mh-rc-ov\"><div class=\"mh-rc-ovitem\"><div class=\"mh-rc-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" style=\"width:22px;height:22px;max-width:22px;max-height:22px;display:block\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"4\" y=\"3\" width=\"16\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"1.7\"\/><path d=\"M8 8h8M8 12h8M8 16h5\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><strong>Practice<\/strong><p>Official ACT materials<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mh-rc-ovitem\"><div class=\"mh-rc-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" style=\"width:22px;height:22px;max-width:22px;max-height:22px;display:block\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"14\" rx=\"2\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"1.7\"\/><path d=\"M10 9.2v6.2l6-3.1-6-3.1Z\" fill=\"#123044\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><strong>Lessons<\/strong><p>Multiple formats (self-paced, live, tutoring)<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mh-rc-ovitem\"><div class=\"mh-rc-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" style=\"width:22px;height:22px;max-width:22px;max-height:22px;display:block\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"3.5\" y=\"5\" width=\"17\" height=\"15.5\" rx=\"2\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"1.7\"\/><path d=\"M3.5 10h17M8 3.5v3M16 3.5v3\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M8 14h.01M12 14h.01M16 14h.01\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><strong>Plan<\/strong><p>Trusted brand with a long track record<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mh-rc-ovitem\"><div class=\"mh-rc-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" style=\"width:22px;height:22px;max-width:22px;max-height:22px;display:block\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 11a7 7 0 0 1 14 0v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2h-1v-5\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M8 20h8M12 17v3\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><strong>Support<\/strong><p>Official ACT practice in a familiar setup<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-panel p-who\"><p>Official ACT materials Interface feels less modern<\/p><\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-panel p-pc\"><div class=\"mh-pc\"><div><strong>Pros<\/strong><ul><li>\u2705 Official ACT materials<\/li><li>\u2705 Multiple formats (self-paced, live, tutoring)<\/li><li>\u2705 Trusted brand with a long track record<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div><strong>Cons<\/strong><ul><li>\u274c Interface feels less modern<\/li><li>\u274c Can get expensive with add-ons<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-panel p-specs\"><p>I scored this course from the practice tools and lessons I could actually open.<\/p><\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-panel p-bl\"><p>Kaplan is a strong choice if you want a traditional, classroom-style ACT prep experience.<\/p><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"kaplan-rating\">Kaplan ACT Rating<\/h3> <div class=\"mh-bars\"><div class=\"mh-bar\" style=\"--v:86%\"><span class=\"mh-bar-fill\"><\/span><span class=\"mh-bar-label\">Practice: 4.3\/5<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mh-bar\" style=\"--v:92%\"><span class=\"mh-bar-fill\"><\/span><span class=\"mh-bar-label\">Explanations: 4.6\/5<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mh-bar\" style=\"--v:84%\"><span class=\"mh-bar-fill\"><\/span><span class=\"mh-bar-label\">Structure: 4.2\/5<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mh-bar\" style=\"--v:90%\"><span class=\"mh-bar-fill\"><\/span><span class=\"mh-bar-label\">Value: 4.5\/5<\/span><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-catgrid mh-rc-catgrid-1\"><figure class=\"mh-rc-cat\"><div class=\"mh-rc-catmedia\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Kaplan-ACT-self-paced-dashboard.png\" alt=\"Kaplan ACT self-paced course dashboard\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;height:auto;max-height:720px;object-fit:contain;object-position:center\"><\/div><figcaption class=\"mh-rc-catscore\">Practice: 4.4\/5<\/figcaption><p>Kaplan&#8217;s official ACT self-paced path opened on Unit One with a How to Use This Course lesson and a 4% progress bar. I liked that the official ACT course sat inside a familiar Kaplan shell. The dashboard still felt older than UWorld once I left the orientation screen.<\/p><\/figure><\/div> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"kaplan-notes\">Official ACT Problems on a Familiar, Older Dashboard<\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kaplan felt familiar and reliable from the moment I started using it. I liked having access to official ACT practice problems, which added credibility and realism to my prep sessions. The option to mix on-demand lessons with live instruction or tutoring also stood out, since it allows students to adjust their level of support as they go.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s not the most modern platform I tested, but it\u2019s dependable and thorough.<\/p> <div class=\"coupon-container discountcode_func_stores_taxonomywise\"><input value=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/couponcode\/20-off-kaplan-act-tutoring-course\/\" name=\"cpageurl_hidden\" id=\"cpageurl\" type=\"hidden\"><div class='coupon_code_list_outer other_sc'><div class='coupon_code_list cvf_universal_container'><div class='ajax_loader_sort' style='display:none;'><\/div><div id='coupon_search_results' class='coupon_search_results'><input type='hidden' id='hidden_term' value='kaplan-act-promo-codes'><section class=\"cc-brand-overview\" aria-label=\"Kaplan ACT coupon overview\"> <div class=\"cc-brand-overview-top\"> <div class=\"cc-brand-heading\"> <div class=\"cc-brand-eyebrow\">Live savings report<\/div> <p class=\"coupon-section-label\"><strong>Kaplan ACT<\/strong><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"cc-brand-rating\" data-brand=\"kaplan\"><div class=\"cc-rating-stars\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Rate this brand\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"cc-rating-star\" data-rating=\"1\" aria-label=\"1 stars\">\u2605<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"cc-rating-star\" data-rating=\"2\" aria-label=\"2 stars\">\u2605<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"cc-rating-star\" data-rating=\"3\" aria-label=\"3 stars\">\u2605<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"cc-rating-star\" data-rating=\"4\" aria-label=\"4 stars\">\u2605<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"cc-rating-star\" data-rating=\"5\" aria-label=\"5 stars\">\u2605<\/button><\/div><div class=\"cc-rating-label\">Be the first to rate Kaplan<\/div><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"cc-brand-stat-grid\"> <div><strong>1<\/strong><span>Live offers<\/span><\/div> <div><strong>1<\/strong><span>Verified offers<\/span><\/div> <div><strong>0<\/strong><span>Shopper checks<\/span><\/div> <div><strong>2 weeks ago<\/strong><span>Latest verification<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/section><div class=\"coupon_main \" data-code=\"Click Link\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\"><div data-time=\"\" data-type=\"renewal_type\" id=\"cc_16006\" dataid=\"16006\" class=\"coupon_code cc_PostID_16006 ccDiscType_Discount_div hh\" data-cc-top-stores=\"170\" data-cc-coupon-type=\"297,303\" data-cc-discount-type=\"132\" data-cc-search=\"16006\" data-cc-pin=\"0\" data-cc-value=\"0\" data-cc-brand-key=\"kaplan-promo-codes\"><div class=\"coupon_main-img\"><div class=\"coupan-thumb e\"><img width=280 height=280 src=https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/Kaplan-1-280x280.jpg alt=\"Kaplan-1-280x280\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"coupon_main-title\"><div class=\"coupon_main-title_inner\"><h3>Boost Your ACT Score with Kaplan&#8217;s Free Trial<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"cc-trust-line\"><span class=\"cc-trust-item cc-trust-verified\"><span class=\"cc-trust-dot\">\u2713<\/span> Verified 2 weeks ago<\/span><span class=\"cc-trust-sep\">\u2022<\/span><button type=\"button\" class=\"cc-proof-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-proof=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Kaplan-ACT-Free-Trial.png\"><span class=\"cc-proof-check\">\u2713<\/span> Verified <span class=\"cc-proof-label\">View proof<\/span><span class=\"cc-proof-chevron\">\u2304<\/span><\/button><\/div><\/div><div class=\"coupon_main-btn\"><div class=\"coupan-content thepopup_Box\"><div class=\"codecontent\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"coupon_getdeal\"><a class=\"discount_type_anchor\" post-id-value= \"16006\" data-code=\"Click Link\" data-brand=\"ACT\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12765?cc=16006\" affiliate=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/kaplan\/kaplan-act\/\">Get Free Trial<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><input value=\"1\" type=\"hidden\" class=\"get_total_results\"><input value=\"\" type=\"hidden\" class=\"get_limit_count\"><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <span id=\"magoosh-act\" class=\"auto-jump-link-target\"><\/span> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-magoosh\">6. Magoosh ACT Prep: Best for Budget Video Prep<\/h2> <div class=\"mh-rc-wrap\" id=\"card-magoosh\"> <div class=\"mh-rc\"> <div class=\"mh-rc-head\"> <span class=\"mh-rc-kicker\">Magoosh ACT Prep<\/span> <span class=\"mh-rc-score\">Miami Herald Score <b>4.4<\/b><span class=\"mh-stars\" aria-label=\"4.4 out of 5\"><span class=\"mh-star\" style=\"--p:100%\"><span class=\"mh-star-fill\">\u2605<\/span>\u2605<\/span><span class=\"mh-star\" style=\"--p:100%\"><span class=\"mh-star-fill\">\u2605<\/span>\u2605<\/span><span class=\"mh-star\" style=\"--p:100%\"><span class=\"mh-star-fill\">\u2605<\/span>\u2605<\/span><span class=\"mh-star\" style=\"--p:100%\"><span class=\"mh-star-fill\">\u2605<\/span>\u2605<\/span><span class=\"mh-star\" style=\"--p:40%\"><span class=\"mh-star-fill\">\u2605<\/span>\u2605<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-main mh-rc-nophoto\"> <div class=\"mh-rc-actions\"> <div class=\"mh-rc-identity\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mh-rc-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/Magoosh-logo.png\" alt=\"Magoosh\" style=\"height:48px;width:auto;max-width:200px;object-fit:contain\"> <p class=\"mh-rc-title\">Magoosh<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-pills\"><span>Practice<\/span><span>Plan<\/span><span>Support<\/span><\/div> <ul class=\"mh-rc-facts\"><li>Affordable pricing<\/li><li>Good explanations<\/li><li>Flexible self-paced study<\/li><\/ul> <div class=\"mh-rc-offer\">Save 30%<span class=\"mh-rc-offer-sep\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&gt;&gt;&gt;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/magoosh-promo-codes\/\">Magoosh coupons<\/a><\/div> <a class=\"mh-rc-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/magoosh\/magoosh-act\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\">SEE MAGOOSH PRICING<\/a> <p class=\"mh-rc-links\"><a href=\"#magoosh-notes\">See my testing of Magoosh<\/a><\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-tabshell\"> <input type=\"radio\" name=\"mh-tab-magoosh\" id=\"mh-tab-magoosh-ov\" checked> <input type=\"radio\" name=\"mh-tab-magoosh\" id=\"mh-tab-magoosh-who\"> <input type=\"radio\" name=\"mh-tab-magoosh\" id=\"mh-tab-magoosh-pc\"> <input type=\"radio\" name=\"mh-tab-magoosh\" id=\"mh-tab-magoosh-specs\"> <input type=\"radio\" name=\"mh-tab-magoosh\" id=\"mh-tab-magoosh-bl\"> <div class=\"mh-rc-tabbar\"><label for=\"mh-tab-magoosh-ov\">Product Overview<\/label><label for=\"mh-tab-magoosh-who\">Who It&#8217;s For<\/label><label for=\"mh-tab-magoosh-pc\">Pros &amp; Cons<\/label><label for=\"mh-tab-magoosh-specs\">Features<\/label><label for=\"mh-tab-magoosh-bl\">Bottom Line<\/label><\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-panels\"> <div class=\"mh-rc-panel p-ov\"><div class=\"mh-rc-ov\"><div class=\"mh-rc-ovitem\"><div class=\"mh-rc-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" style=\"width:22px;height:22px;max-width:22px;max-height:22px;display:block\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"4\" y=\"3\" width=\"16\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"1.7\"\/><path d=\"M8 8h8M8 12h8M8 16h5\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><strong>Practice<\/strong><p>Affordable pricing<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mh-rc-ovitem\"><div class=\"mh-rc-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" style=\"width:22px;height:22px;max-width:22px;max-height:22px;display:block\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"14\" rx=\"2\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"1.7\"\/><path d=\"M10 9.2v6.2l6-3.1-6-3.1Z\" fill=\"#123044\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><strong>Lessons<\/strong><p>Good explanations<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mh-rc-ovitem\"><div class=\"mh-rc-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" style=\"width:22px;height:22px;max-width:22px;max-height:22px;display:block\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"3.5\" y=\"5\" width=\"17\" height=\"15.5\" rx=\"2\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"1.7\"\/><path d=\"M3.5 10h17M8 3.5v3M16 3.5v3\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M8 14h.01M12 14h.01M16 14h.01\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><strong>Plan<\/strong><p>Flexible self-paced study<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mh-rc-ovitem\"><div class=\"mh-rc-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" style=\"width:22px;height:22px;max-width:22px;max-height:22px;display:block\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 11a7 7 0 0 1 14 0v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2h-1v-5\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M8 20h8M12 17v3\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><strong>Support<\/strong><p>Clear dashboard for flexible self-paced study<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-panel p-who\"><p>Affordable pricing Smaller question pool<\/p><\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-panel p-pc\"><div class=\"mh-pc\"><div><strong>Pros<\/strong><ul><li>\u2705 Affordable pricing<\/li><li>\u2705 Good explanations<\/li><li>\u2705 Flexible self-paced study<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div><strong>Cons<\/strong><ul><li>\u274c Smaller question pool<\/li><li>\u274c Less advanced analytics<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-panel p-specs\"><p>I scored this course from the practice tools and lessons I could actually open.<\/p><\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-panel p-bl\"><p>Magoosh is a good entry-level online ACT prep course, especially for budget-conscious families.<\/p><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"magoosh-rating\">Magoosh ACT Rating<\/h3> <div class=\"mh-bars\"><div class=\"mh-bar\" style=\"--v:92%\"><span class=\"mh-bar-fill\"><\/span><span class=\"mh-bar-label\">Practice: 4.6\/5<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mh-bar\" style=\"--v:86%\"><span class=\"mh-bar-fill\"><\/span><span class=\"mh-bar-label\">Explanations: 4.3\/5<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mh-bar\" style=\"--v:92%\"><span class=\"mh-bar-fill\"><\/span><span class=\"mh-bar-label\">Structure: 4.6\/5<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mh-bar\" style=\"--v:82%\"><span class=\"mh-bar-fill\"><\/span><span class=\"mh-bar-label\">Value: 4.1\/5<\/span><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-catgrid mh-rc-catgrid-1\"><figure class=\"mh-rc-cat\"><div class=\"mh-rc-catmedia\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Magoosh-ACT-info.png\" alt=\"Magoosh ACT\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;height:auto;max-height:720px;object-fit:contain;object-position:center\"><\/div><figcaption class=\"mh-rc-catscore\">Practice: 4.4\/5<\/figcaption><p>Magoosh&#8217;s ACT dashboard made the next lesson obvious without a scavenger hunt. I liked the short video explanations. The smaller question pool showed up as soon as I wanted extra ACT math reps.<\/p><\/figure><\/div> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"magoosh-notes\">The Clean ACT Dashboard That Named the Next Lesson<\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Magoosh was easy to use and flexible from the moment I logged in. One of the first things I noticed was how clear and readable the dashboard was. Everything was laid out so it was easy to understand what to study next without feeling overwhelmed. I liked the video explanations, curated study schedules, and progress tracking, and the overall design felt especially approachable for students who are new to standardized tests.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The question bank is smaller than some top-tier options, but the value is solid, particularly for students who want a straightforward, user-friendly ACT prep experience.<\/p> <div class=\"coupon-container discountcode_func_stores_taxonomywise\"><input value=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/couponcode\/save-30-on-magoosh-act-course\/\" name=\"cpageurl_hidden\" id=\"cpageurl\" type=\"hidden\"><div class='coupon_code_list_outer other_sc'><div class='coupon_code_list cvf_universal_container'><div class='ajax_loader_sort' style='display:none;'><\/div><div id='coupon_search_results' class='coupon_search_results'><input type='hidden' id='hidden_term' value='magoosh-act-promo-codes'><section class=\"cc-brand-overview\" aria-label=\"Magoosh ACT coupon overview\"> <div class=\"cc-brand-overview-top\"> <div class=\"cc-brand-heading\"> <div class=\"cc-brand-eyebrow\">Live savings report<\/div> <p class=\"coupon-section-label\"><strong>Magoosh ACT<\/strong><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"cc-brand-rating\" data-brand=\"magoosh\"><div class=\"cc-rating-stars\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Rate this brand\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"cc-rating-star\" data-rating=\"1\" aria-label=\"1 stars\">\u2605<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"cc-rating-star\" data-rating=\"2\" aria-label=\"2 stars\">\u2605<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"cc-rating-star\" data-rating=\"3\" aria-label=\"3 stars\">\u2605<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"cc-rating-star\" data-rating=\"4\" aria-label=\"4 stars\">\u2605<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"cc-rating-star\" data-rating=\"5\" aria-label=\"5 stars\">\u2605<\/button><\/div><div class=\"cc-rating-label\">Be the first to rate Magoosh<\/div><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"cc-brand-stat-grid\"> <div><strong>2<\/strong><span>Live offers<\/span><\/div> <div><strong>2<\/strong><span>Verified offers<\/span><\/div> <div><strong>0<\/strong><span>Shopper checks<\/span><\/div> <div><strong>1 week ago<\/strong><span>Latest verification<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/section><div class=\"coupon_main \" data-code=\"ORCHARD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\" data-brand=\"ACT\"><div data-time=\"\" data-type=\"renewal_type\" id=\"cc_21910\" dataid=\"21910\" class=\"coupon_code cc_PostID_21910 ccDiscType_Coupon_div aa\" data-cc-top-stores=\"170\" data-cc-coupon-type=\"287,293\" data-cc-discount-type=\"136\" data-cc-search=\"21910\" data-cc-pin=\"0\" data-cc-value=\"20\" data-cc-brand-key=\"magoosh-promo-codes\"><div class=\"coupon_main-img\"><div class=\"coupan-thumb f\"><img width=180 height=180 src=https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/MagooshSquare-180x180-1.jpg alt=\"MagooshSquare-180x180-1\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"coupon_main-title\"><div class=\"coupon_main-title_inner\"><h3>Save 20% on Magoosh ACT Course<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"cc-trust-line\"><span class=\"cc-trust-item cc-trust-verified\"><span class=\"cc-trust-dot\">\u2713<\/span> Verified 1 week ago<\/span><span class=\"cc-trust-sep\">\u2022<\/span><span class=\"cc-trust-item\">Last used <strong>2 hours ago<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"cc-trust-sep\">\u2022<\/span><span class=\"cc-trust-item\">Used <strong>1<\/strong> times<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"coupon_main-btn\"><div class=\"coupan-content thepopup_Box\"><div class=\"codecontent\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"coupon_getdeal\"><a class=\"redirectTo\" target=\"_blank\" post-id-value= \"21910\" data-code=\"ORCHARD\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12765?cc=21910\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\" data-brand=\"ACT\" affiliate=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/magoosh\/magoosh-act\/\">Save 20%<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><input value=\"2\" type=\"hidden\" class=\"get_total_results\"><input value=\"\" type=\"hidden\" class=\"get_limit_count\"><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <span id=\"acely-act\" class=\"auto-jump-link-target\"><\/span> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-the-princeton-review\">7. The Princeton Review ACT Prep: Best for Scheduled Live Classes<\/h2> <div class=\"mh-rc-wrap\" id=\"card-the-princeton-review\"> <div class=\"mh-rc\"> <div class=\"mh-rc-head\"> <span class=\"mh-rc-kicker\">The Princeton Review ACT Prep<\/span> <span class=\"mh-rc-score\">Miami Herald Score <b>4.1<\/b><span class=\"mh-stars\" aria-label=\"4.1 out of 5\"><span class=\"mh-star\" style=\"--p:100%\"><span class=\"mh-star-fill\">\u2605<\/span>\u2605<\/span><span class=\"mh-star\" style=\"--p:100%\"><span class=\"mh-star-fill\">\u2605<\/span>\u2605<\/span><span class=\"mh-star\" style=\"--p:100%\"><span class=\"mh-star-fill\">\u2605<\/span>\u2605<\/span><span class=\"mh-star\" style=\"--p:100%\"><span class=\"mh-star-fill\">\u2605<\/span>\u2605<\/span><span class=\"mh-star\" style=\"--p:10%\"><span class=\"mh-star-fill\">\u2605<\/span>\u2605<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-main mh-rc-nophoto\"> <div class=\"mh-rc-actions\"> <div class=\"mh-rc-identity\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mh-rc-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/The_Princeton_Review_logo.png\" alt=\"The Princeton Review\" style=\"height:48px;width:auto;max-width:200px;object-fit:contain\"> <p class=\"mh-rc-title\">The Princeton Review<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-pills\"><span>Practice<\/span><span>Plan<\/span><span>Support<\/span><\/div> <ul class=\"mh-rc-facts\"><li>Well-known brand<\/li><li>Live classes available<\/li><li>The Princeton Review offers comprehensive materials and live instruction, but I found the experience less focused than some newer platforms.<\/li><\/ul> <div class=\"mh-rc-offer\">Save 15%<span class=\"mh-rc-offer-sep\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&gt;&gt;&gt;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/princeton-review-promo-code\/\">Princeton Review promo codes<\/a><\/div> <a class=\"mh-rc-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/princeton-review\/the-princeton-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\">SEE PRINCETON REVIEW PRICING<\/a> <p class=\"mh-rc-links\"><a href=\"#the-princeton-review-notes\">See my testing of The Princeton Review<\/a><\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-tabshell\"> <input type=\"radio\" name=\"mh-tab-the-princeton-review\" id=\"mh-tab-the-princeton-review-ov\" checked> <input type=\"radio\" name=\"mh-tab-the-princeton-review\" id=\"mh-tab-the-princeton-review-who\"> <input type=\"radio\" name=\"mh-tab-the-princeton-review\" id=\"mh-tab-the-princeton-review-pc\"> <input type=\"radio\" name=\"mh-tab-the-princeton-review\" id=\"mh-tab-the-princeton-review-specs\"> <input type=\"radio\" name=\"mh-tab-the-princeton-review\" id=\"mh-tab-the-princeton-review-bl\"> <div class=\"mh-rc-tabbar\"><label for=\"mh-tab-the-princeton-review-ov\">Product Overview<\/label><label for=\"mh-tab-the-princeton-review-who\">Who It&#8217;s For<\/label><label for=\"mh-tab-the-princeton-review-pc\">Pros &amp; Cons<\/label><label for=\"mh-tab-the-princeton-review-specs\">Features<\/label><label for=\"mh-tab-the-princeton-review-bl\">Bottom Line<\/label><\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-panels\"> <div class=\"mh-rc-panel p-ov\"><div class=\"mh-rc-ov\"><div class=\"mh-rc-ovitem\"><div class=\"mh-rc-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" style=\"width:22px;height:22px;max-width:22px;max-height:22px;display:block\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"4\" y=\"3\" width=\"16\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"1.7\"\/><path d=\"M8 8h8M8 12h8M8 16h5\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><strong>Practice<\/strong><p>Well-known brand<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mh-rc-ovitem\"><div class=\"mh-rc-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" style=\"width:22px;height:22px;max-width:22px;max-height:22px;display:block\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"14\" rx=\"2\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"1.7\"\/><path d=\"M10 9.2v6.2l6-3.1-6-3.1Z\" fill=\"#123044\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><strong>Lessons<\/strong><p>Live classes available<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mh-rc-ovitem\"><div class=\"mh-rc-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" style=\"width:22px;height:22px;max-width:22px;max-height:22px;display:block\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"3.5\" y=\"5\" width=\"17\" height=\"15.5\" rx=\"2\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"1.7\"\/><path d=\"M3.5 10h17M8 3.5v3M16 3.5v3\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M8 14h.01M12 14h.01M16 14h.01\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><strong>Plan<\/strong><p>Scheduled live classes with a classic brand<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mh-rc-ovitem\"><div class=\"mh-rc-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" style=\"width:22px;height:22px;max-width:22px;max-height:22px;display:block\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 11a7 7 0 0 1 14 0v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2h-1v-5\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M8 20h8M12 17v3\" stroke=\"#123044\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><strong>Support<\/strong><p>Teacher-led sessions on a set calendar<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-panel p-who\"><p>Well-known brand Can feel overwhelming<\/p><\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-panel p-pc\"><div class=\"mh-pc\"><div><strong>Pros<\/strong><ul><li>\u2705 Well-known brand<\/li><li>\u2705 Live classes available<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div><strong>Cons<\/strong><ul><li>\u274c Can feel overwhelming<\/li><li>\u274c Less adaptive learning<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-panel p-specs\"><p>I scored this course from the practice tools and lessons I could actually open.<\/p><\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-panel p-bl\"><p>The Princeton Review is a recognizable option, but not my top choice for modern ACT test prep.<\/p><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"the-princeton-review-rating\">The Princeton Review ACT Rating<\/h3> <div class=\"mh-bars\"><div class=\"mh-bar\" style=\"--v:82%\"><span class=\"mh-bar-fill\"><\/span><span class=\"mh-bar-label\">Practice: 4.1\/5<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mh-bar\" style=\"--v:76%\"><span class=\"mh-bar-fill\"><\/span><span class=\"mh-bar-label\">Explanations: 3.8\/5<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mh-bar\" style=\"--v:82%\"><span class=\"mh-bar-fill\"><\/span><span class=\"mh-bar-label\">Structure: 4.1\/5<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mh-bar\" style=\"--v:88%\"><span class=\"mh-bar-fill\"><\/span><span class=\"mh-bar-label\">Value: 4.4\/5<\/span><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"mh-rc-catgrid mh-rc-catgrid-1\"><figure class=\"mh-rc-cat\"><div class=\"mh-rc-catmedia\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/The-Princeton-Review-ACT-info.png\" alt=\"Princeton Review ACT\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;height:auto;max-height:720px;object-fit:contain;object-position:center\"><\/div><figcaption class=\"mh-rc-catscore\">Practice: 4.1\/5<\/figcaption><p>Princeton Review&#8217;s ACT class layout is built around scheduled sessions. I liked having a teacher on the calendar. The practice did not feel as close to the real ACT as UWorld&#8217;s QBank.<\/p><\/figure><\/div> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"the-princeton-review-notes\">Live ACT Classes That Felt Less Focused Than Newer Apps<\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Princeton Review offers comprehensive materials and live instruction, but I found the experience less focused than some newer platforms. That made the program better suited for targeted concept reinforcement rather than fast, step-by-step practice designed to mirror exam conditions.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Princeton Review is a recognizable option, but not my top choice for modern ACT test prep.<\/p> <span id=\"ixl-learning-act\" class=\"auto-jump-link-target\"><\/span> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-other-options\">ACT Prep Honorable Mentions<\/h2> <ul class=\"mh-missed\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/petersons-act-discount-code\/\">Peterson&#8217;s<\/a>: Affordable ACT practice-test prep. Useful for timed reps, but thinner than the main ranked courses, so it sits with the honorable mentions.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/acely.ai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Acely<\/a>: Adaptive AI drill generator for ACT practice. Useful as extra reps, but the explanations were too thin for me to rank it in the main eight.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.c2educate.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">C2 Education<\/a>: Tutor-led ACT prep with a diagnostic-first plan. Strong if you want a person in the room, but quality depends on location and tutor, so it sits in honorable mentions.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ixl.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IXL Learning<\/a>: Helps reinforce ACT math and core skills. It is not a full ACT prep course, so I kept it as a supplement rather than a ranked option.<\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/study.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Study.com<\/a>: Useful for general subject review, but its ACT-specific practice is less realistic than the top prep courses. It works best as a supplement rather than a primary ACT prep option.<\/li><\/ul> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-act-choose\">Choosing the Right ACT Prep for Your Goals<\/h2> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Match <a href=\"https:\/\/fairtest.org\/act\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the ACT<\/a> course to how you study, not the loudest brand. Here is the short version of what I saw.<\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-learning-preference\">Learning Preference<\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some students want live ACT classes and a teacher watching the clock. Others want a self-paced QBank they can reopen on a weeknight.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best for structured learners:<\/strong> PrepScholar, Prep Expert, Kaplan, The Princeton Review<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best for independent learners:<\/strong> UWorld, Achievable, Magoosh, Peterson&#8217;s<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best in-person option:<\/strong> C2 Education (honorable mention)<\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-course-format\">Course Format<\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ACT prep is not one product. Some platforms are question banks. Some are live classes. Some are video libraries.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Practice-heavy format:<\/strong> UWorld, Peterson&#8217;s<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Video-focused learning:<\/strong> Magoosh, Achievable<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Live or classroom format:<\/strong> Prep Expert, Kaplan, The Princeton Review<\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-practice-tests-and-pacing\">Practice Tests and Pacing<\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ACT punishes slow sections. I scored whether I could run a timed test the same week I signed up, and whether the miss review changed how I paced the next set.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Most realistic practice:<\/strong> UWorld<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Clearest weekly plan:<\/strong> PrepScholar<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Strongest live strategy:<\/strong> Prep Expert<\/p> <div class=\"mh-callout mh-callout-resources\"><h2>ACT Prep Resources<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/act-practice-questions\/\">ACT practice questions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/how-to-study-for-the-act\/\">How to study for the ACT<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/how-the-act-is-scored\/\">How the ACT is scored<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/what-is-a-good-act-score\/\">What is a good ACT score<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/average-act-score\/\">Average ACT score<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/act-score-range\/\">ACT score range<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/how-long-is-the-act\/\">How long the ACT is<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/how-much-does-the-act-cost\/\">ACT cost<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/how-many-times-can-you-take-the-act\/\">How many times you can take the ACT<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/act-vs-sat\/\">ACT vs SAT<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/is-the-sat-or-act-easier\/\">Is the SAT or ACT easier<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/act-to-sat-score-conversion\/\">ACT to SAT conversion<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/best-online-sat-prep-courses\/\">Best SAT prep courses<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mh-act-verdict\">Final Verdict<\/h2> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/uworld\/uworld-act\/\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\"><strong>UWorld<\/strong><\/a> is the one I would reopen first for realistic practice. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/prep-scholar\/prep-scholar-act\/\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\"><strong>PrepScholar<\/strong><\/a> is the plan if you want the week laid out. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/achievable\/achievable\/\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\"><strong>Achievable<\/strong><\/a> is the reading-first path. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/magoosh\/magoosh-act\/\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\"><strong>Magoosh<\/strong><\/a> is the budget video option. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/princeton-review\/the-princeton-review\/\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\"><strong>The Princeton Review<\/strong><\/a> is the live name-brand class option. Match the job to the course. A loud ad is not a reason to stay. If you are still weighing this exam against the other one, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/best-online-sat-prep-courses\/\">best online SAT prep courses<\/a> roundup covers many of the same providers.<\/p> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-mh-act-faqs\">FAQs<\/h2> <details class=\"mh-faq-item\" style=\"border:1px solid #d9e2ea;border-radius:8px;background:#f8fafc;margin:16px 0;padding:18px 22px;\"><summary style=\"cursor:pointer;list-style:none;\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-size:1.35rem;line-height:1.4;font-weight:700;\"><strong>What\u2019s the Best Way to Prep for the ACT?<\/strong><\/h3><\/summary><p>The most effective ACT prep combines timed practice tests, a detailed review of mistakes, and focused work on pacing and test-taking strategies.<\/p><\/details> <details class=\"mh-faq-item\" style=\"border:1px solid #d9e2ea;border-radius:8px;background:#f8fafc;margin:16px 0;padding:18px 22px;\"><summary style=\"cursor:pointer;list-style:none;\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-size:1.35rem;line-height:1.4;font-weight:700;\"><strong>Are ACT Prep Courses Worth It?<\/strong><\/h3><\/summary><p>ACT prep courses are worth it for students who want structure, realistic practice, and guidance on how to improve scores efficiently.<\/p><\/details> <details class=\"mh-faq-item\" style=\"border:1px solid #d9e2ea;border-radius:8px;background:#f8fafc;margin:16px 0;padding:18px 22px;\"><summary style=\"cursor:pointer;list-style:none;\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-size:1.35rem;line-height:1.4;font-weight:700;\"><strong>Is a 27 ACT Score Good?<\/strong><\/h3><\/summary><p>Yes, a 27 is a strong ACT score that places a student well above the national average and competitive at many <a href=\"https:\/\/fairtest.org\/test-optional-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">colleges<\/a>.<\/p><\/details> <details class=\"mh-faq-item\" style=\"border:1px solid #d9e2ea;border-radius:8px;background:#f8fafc;margin:16px 0;padding:18px 22px;\"><summary style=\"cursor:pointer;list-style:none;\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-size:1.35rem;line-height:1.4;font-weight:700;\"><strong>What ACT Score Is Top 1%?<\/strong><\/h3><\/summary><p>An ACT score of 34 or higher is typically considered in the top 1% of test takers.<\/p><\/details> <details class=\"mh-faq-item\" style=\"border:1px solid #d9e2ea;border-radius:8px;background:#f8fafc;margin:16px 0;padding:18px 22px;\"><summary style=\"cursor:pointer;list-style:none;\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-size:1.35rem;line-height:1.4;font-weight:700;\"><strong>How Much Can ACT Prep Raise Your Score?<\/strong><\/h3><\/summary><p>With consistent practice, many students see a 2 to 6-point increase in their ACT score with effective prep.<\/p><\/details> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When I reviewed the best ACT prep courses, I focused on one thing that actually raises scores: taking practice tests and testing strategies. 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