
Northstar's Approach
Step 1: Initial Evaluation & Goal Setting
We begin with a tailored evaluation to analyze your distinct strengths and weaknesses over two hours of testing. While having your P-ACT or PSAT scores is beneficial, it’s not essential. Using the insights gained, we craft a comprehensive report, outlining your personalized strategy for improvement and determining the most suitable test based on your performance. This individualized approach ensures we address your unique learning needs.
Step 2: Scheduling Setup
Your schedule is meticulously customized, laying out each ACT/SAT session with precision. We focus not just on what topics to cover, but on optimizing the time spent on each subject for maximum efficiency. This schedule includes a recommended timeline for test registrations and is designed to provide clarity and structure well in advance. It’s a strategy-driven plan that maximizes your potential.
Step 3: Tutoring
Our tutoring is tailored to your progress, with each 75-minute session focusing on key areas identified in your evaluation. Homework is designed with purpose, reinforcing essential concepts without busy work. This adaptive learning model ensures a gradual but consistent mastery of the material, rather than cramming. You’ll learn to apply strategies effectively, building the confidence to excel.
At the end of the course, you'll complete full-length mock tests in a simulated ACT/SAT environment. These tests, spaced over two weekends, will assess your preparedness in real-world conditions. By the conclusion, you’ll have taken at least 14 mock tests, equipped with the knowledge, familiarity, and strategies to perform at your highest level.
For over two decades, NorthStar has established itself as the leader in personalized SAT/ACT prep, combining structured guidance with individualized strategies to produce measurable success. We don’t just prepare students; we empower them with the tools and mindset to consistently achieve results.
