ACT Prep chicago


About us



A couple of educators, who were performing one-on-one tutoring to help students in their school subject areas, found that many of their clients lacked fundamental strategies and skills required for success on the ACT. Many of these students had no ACT prep at all or had insufficient training from teachers with no training in ACT preparation. Deciding that there must be many more ill equipped students and knowing that many of these students would not seek one-on-one tutoring, we extended our invaluable private instruction to small group and classroom size instruction. In doing so, we offer our services to more students and provide more hours per week of ACT prep than would be available in a one-on-one setting. Our goal is to see as many high school students as possible perform so well on the ACT that they not only obtain college admissions to the college of their choice, but also scholarships.



Why ACT Prep chicago?





We take a very thorough approach to learning. We designate 30-60 min for homework review where many classes expect students to solely check their homework with the answers in their books.


We review several questions from full length practice tests that we give students.


We train our students to know precisely their mistakes on questions they get wrong. In fact, we designate an entire class to reviewing tests that we administer. Other classes give tests but either don't review the questions students missed or only review a few questions.


Furthermore, when we issue tests, we use exams created by the ACT/SAT. This allows students to practice with the exact difficulty level of the ACT/SAT. Other classes create their own exams or use exams from test prep books not created by ACT/SAT. In some cases, these exams are easier than the actual ACT/SAT giving students a false since of achievement. In other cases, the exams are more difficult than the ACT/SAT, testing skills that are not tested on the ACT/SAT.


We prioritize quality over quantity but value the importance of both and encourage our students to practice as much as possible through classwork and homework. Our instructors are trained to provide ACT specific strategies, build content knowledge, motivate work ethic, increase testing efficiency and bolster confidence.



6 step plan for optimal success





1) Enroll in our beginners level small class instruction. It's an inexpensive way to get an introduction to the ACT/SAT, learn some basic skills and strategies.

2) Take a practice test to see how you have improved and areas where you need further improvement.

3) Take our intermediate level small class instruction that reinforces and helps students master the skills and strategies needed for success on the ACT/SAT.

4) Sign up for a national ACT/SAT testing date to try your newly acquired skills and strategies and get a better feel for the best way to continue your ACT/SAT preparation. 5) Obtain 1-on-1 tutoring to spend your remaining prep time working on your specific areas of need.

6) Sign up for another national ACT/SAT testing date and score your best!!!


*Classes are great but are taught for the majority of students, so there are times when the class will cover material that you have already mastered. Furthermore, most classes focus on students mastering basic material. If you want to get higher scores, you also have to master difficult skills in which 1-on-1 instruction can be very helpful.


*The 6 step plan works extremely well with sophomores and juniors since it takes a lot of time and effort to score really high on the ACT. An earlier start ensures the proper preparation time.



Kwadjo glenn



With expertise and high quality instruction Mr. Glenn is a fine asset to ACT preparation. He comes from a family of educators and has an insatiable passion for student success.

  • ACT/SAT test preparation 15+ years
  • 15+ years as an experienced educator and one-on-one tutor
  • BS in Computer Science from Tennessee State University
    • Summa Cum Laude
    • National Golden Key Honor Society
    • Academic All-American
    • Edward S. Temple Scholar Athlete
    • University Honors Program
  • Teacher Ceritification from National Teachers and Educators College(NTEC via Rockford College)

actprepchicago@yahoo.com



Elizabeth mcclendon



As an educator for the Chicago Public Schools, Ms. McClendon specializes in offering strategies and techniques for all types of learners. She has developed curriculum and instruction for a wide range of learners from special education students to accelerated learners in a variety of settings from large classrooms to one-on-one. She seeks to make sure students receive personalized instruction and care regardless of classroom setting and background.

  • ACT/SAT test preparation 15+ years
  • Graduate of Chicago State Univerisity Business Adminstration
  • Experienced educator with Chicago Public School
  • Experience in adult education as well as students with special needs
  • One-on-One Tutoring
  • Created and taught distant learning classes


ciara miller



Ms. Miller is one of our all-subject experts who has taught our ACT and SAT classes. She also tutors 1-on-1. She brings a passionate, engaging energy to her instruction utilizing her public speaking background. She is also a published writer.

  • BA from Sarah Lawrence
  • MA from Indiana University
  • Multiple years teaching/tutoring GED, TABE, ACT, and SAT.


Mrs. E. Booker



Mrs. Booker brings a wealth of experience to ACT instruction. She has tutored numerous students and has held many tutoring positions. She brings a very thorough, organized yet tough and demanding approach to ACT instruction. She has high expectations for her students and demands their very best to get students to perform their best.

  • 8+ years teaching/tutoring ACT
  • Illinois Bar Exam tutor
  • Minority Legal Education Resources group leader


Eugene kernerman



Mr Kernerman teaches all subjects of the ACT. We refer our north side students to Mr Kernerman. He brings a thorough knowledge to tutoring and is great at adapting his teaching speed to the level of his students. He also is very thorough with his explanations.

  • BA in Chemical Engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology
  • MS in Chemistry from Illinois Institute of Technology
  • ACT/SAT/Subject tutor 10+ years


Jason turner



Mr Turner brings a very thorough and patient approach to math test preparation. He has taught our SAT math classes and has tutored the SAT and ACT. He was completed many years in math education as a student as was also a classroom instructor.


  • M.S. in Education from University of Illinois
  • School teaching experience
  • Multiple years of tutoring experience




7901 s Racine
chicago, il 60620
(Located inside greater auburn gresham development corporation)
+1-773-474-2540



ACT Prep chicago