Test Preparation

PreACT® Test Prep

The PreACT mirrors the ACT and predicts a future ACT score. Get an early diagnostic across all four sections — English, Math, Reading, and Science — with expert, personalized 1-on-1 tutoring.

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An Early Diagnostic for a Stronger ACT

The PreACT shows exactly where your student stands today and predicts the ACT score they're on track for — the perfect starting point for a focused prep plan.

Built primarily for 10th graders (and sometimes 8th and 9th graders), the PreACT is a practice and predictor exam that mirrors the ACT. Our full-time Foley Prep tutors use it to pinpoint strengths and gaps across English, Math, Reading, and Science — then turn those results into a clear roadmap.

Because the PreACT predicts a future ACT score, early prep does double duty: students get comfortable with the four-section, multiple-choice format and pacing, and families gain a head start on the ACT plan that follows.

Why families choose Foley for the PreACT
  • Full-time, salaried tutors — not part-time fill-ins
  • All four ACT-style sections covered
  • In-person at 7 NJ centers or fully online
  • A built-in launch pad for ACT prep

What Every PreACT Package Includes

Focused, expert-led prep that turns an early diagnostic into real momentum.

Baseline Diagnostic

We start from your student's current skills and goals, using PreACT results to focus every session where it counts.

Content + Strategy

Review of grammar, math, reading, and science reasoning plus ACT-style pacing and question strategy.

Timed Practice

Section drills and full-length practice build the pacing and endurance students need across all four sections.

ACT Head Start

Because the PreACT predicts a future ACT score, the skills students build carry straight into their ACT prep.

How PreACT Prep Works

1
Diagnose & Plan

We review your student's coursework and PreACT timeline, then map a weekly schedule built around their four-section goals.

2
Learn & Practice

Sessions target English, Math, Reading, and Science with ACT-style questions and manageable homework between meetings.

3
Practice & Review

Timed practice tests sharpen pacing and confidence — and set up the ACT plan the PreACT predicts.

What's on the PreACT

The PreACT mirrors the ACT with four multiple-choice sections, scored on a 1–35 scale (the ACT uses 1–36). Here's what each section measures.

English

  • Grammar and usage
  • Sentence structure
  • Rhetorical and writing strategy
  • Punctuation and mechanics

Math

  • Pre-algebra and algebra
  • Geometry
  • Basic trigonometry
  • Problem solving and reasoning

Reading

  • Reading comprehension
  • Inference and main idea
  • Vocabulary in context
  • Multiple text types and passages

Science

  • Scientific reasoning
  • Data interpretation
  • Research summaries
  • Conflicting viewpoints

All four sections are multiple choice and combine into a composite that predicts a future ACT score. The PreACT also includes an interest inventory that helps students explore potential career paths. For official test dates and registration, visit the official ACT® PreACT® website.

PreACT Packages

Flexible session packages to fit every schedule and goal. All tutoring is 529 plan eligible.

Common Questions About the PreACT

What is the PreACT and how does it relate to the ACT?
The PreACT is a practice and predictor exam that mirrors the ACT. It covers the same four multiple-choice sections — English, Math, Reading, and Science — and predicts the score a student is likely to earn on a future ACT. Think of it as an early diagnostic that sets up a focused ACT prep plan.
Who takes the PreACT?
The PreACT is designed primarily for 10th graders, though some 8th and 9th graders take it as an early benchmark. It gives students hands-on experience with the ACT format years before test day.
What sections are on the PreACT, and how is it scored?
The PreACT has four multiple-choice sections — English, Math, Reading, and Science — just like the ACT. PreACT sections are scored on a 1–35 scale (slightly different from the ACT's 1–36 scale) and combine into a predicted ACT score.
How does Foley Prep tutor for the PreACT?
Our full-time, salaried tutors work 1-on-1 with each student, in person at 7 New Jersey locations or online. They review the content of all four sections, teach ACT-style pacing and strategy, and use timed practice to build confidence.
When should my student start PreACT prep?
Starting a few months before the PreACT lets a student get comfortable with the four-section format and pacing. Because the PreACT predicts a future ACT score, early prep also makes an ideal launch point for a longer ACT plan.
Is PreACT tutoring eligible for 529 education savings plans?
Yes! All Foley Prep services, including PreACT tutoring, are 529 plan eligible. We provide detailed receipts for easy reimbursement. Learn more on our 529 Plan page.