- Minnesota’s leader in private ACT and SAT instruction
- Individualized approach for each student, whether they struggle with testing or are a confident test-taker
- Convenient – an instruction schedule built around your student’s availability
- Four test prep centers around the Twin Cities, including one near you
- In-person and online sessions
- Unmatched expertise in test prep for students with LD/ADHD
ACT and SAT results your student will feel great about.
One-on-one instruction with Flying Colors. Individualized. Flexible. Proven.
Be victorious!
Most students following a recommended Flying Colors prep program achieve an increase of 3 to 6+ points on the ACT or 100-200+ points on the SAT over their baseline score.
Flying Colors’ ACT and SAT prep will help your student become a better test taker.
Private, Individual Instruction
The combination of 1-on-1 attention and focus of individual instruction is the gold standard for mastering the ACT and SAT prep. Families pursuing a program of private instruction will typically work with one of our five education directors to:
- Evaluate baseline practice test results
- Consider important data such as college goals, learning style and schedules
- Make specific recommendations when we develop your student’s customized program of study
- Work with you and your student to identify the ideal instructors to shepherd your student through the prep process
- Develop a preparation program to familiarize your student with frequently tested concepts and critical test-taking strategies to improve their confidence and test-taking performance
We build a customized plan for your student’s ACT and SAT prep using our proven five-step process
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Comprehensive Assessment: Your student completes one or two full-length practice tests. These diagnostic ACTs and SATs provide an assessment of the student’s strengths and weaknesses, as well as scores which can be compared and used to measure progress in the program.
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Customized Plan: Our team puts together a personalized plan with tailored recommendations including which test – the ACT or SAT – would be best. Our recommendations include the expected timing for a first test, when to begin preparation, and how much your student can expect to improve.
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Expert Matching: We recommend a set of instructors for your student. Your student’s schedule, learning style, and outside interests will factor into the selections. Each student works with two instructors. One instructor will handle the verbal sections, while the other will focus on math (or math and science for the ACT).
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Personalized Support: After instructor selections are made, we work with you to arrange a series of weekly lessons. There is no minimum or maximum number of lessons. 12-14 lessons are typical in advance of a FIRST test. Two hours of homework per lesson and monthly practice tests are recommended.
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Test Day Guidance: After a series of lessons and practice tests, your student is ready to take their first real ACT or SAT. Instructors work to ensure students have a clear plan of execution and appropriate expectations for the test. Results are available ten days after the exam date, and your education director will be standing by ready to review results, address questions and discuss next steps.
With Flying Colors’ private instruction, here’s what’s included…
- A baseline diagnostic ACT or SAT exam
- Expert instructors from the nation’s best undergraduate and graduate schools
- A customized series of lessons that addresses frequently tested concepts and key “tips and tricks” for testing success
- Flying Colors’ innovative lesson manual
- Access to 40+ real, previously administered ACT exams or 16 digital, adaptive SAT exams
- Two hours of homework per lesson
- Access to our full-length proctored practice exams held EVERY weekend of the year
- Fast turnaround on practice test score reports along with thorough reviews of test results at the very next lesson
- Ongoing director support and program supervision
- Our rate for private ACT/SAT instruction is $135/hour. There is a separate, one-time fee of $150 to cover access to our weekend practice tests and all materials for as long as the student works with us.
Which test should you take?
There are clear pros and cons to each test, depending on your student and their goals.
Our Education Directors can help you decide. Contact us today to begin the conversation.
Learn more about how to select the right test here.
From test prep to testing: timing considerations to help you plan.
For students getting ready for their first test, we typically suggest a program of 12-14 lessons. This provides plenty of opportunity to improve test-taking skills, increase familiarity with key concepts and develop a pacing and time management strategy appropriate for the student.
For students getting ready for a second or third test, we typically suggest a series of six to eight lessons.
Many students fit a test prep program into their school year, but summer is also an excellent time to undertake a test prep program. We have a variety of great summer program options.
How often should you test?
To maximize scores, we recommend students plan to test 2-3 times over the course of their junior and senior years.
Ready to get started?
Let’s get you connected with one of our expert Education Directors.
Get started using our online request form.