Boot Camp for the ACT®

Request a Demo

Host an engaging, high-impact workshop addressing essential test-taking strategies to boost scores—and student confidence—in one day.

MasteryPrep Boot Camps, offered online and in-person, are strategy-focused sessions that give students the final push they need to score college-ready on a specific test. Delivered by expert instructors, our boot camps are designed to fit easily into your school’s schedule—no attendance limits, no hassle, no stress.

  • Included in our Achieve tier

How It Works:

With a Boot Camp for the ACT, you can give your students the final push they need to score college-ready on the ACT with ZERO class interruption.

In just one day, students will learn:

  • Pacing and time management
  • Test-taking and guessing strategies
  • Tips for the most important question types

MasteryPrep’s Boot Camp for the ACT is test prep that fits your schedule—even at the last minute. You provide the space, and we take care of everything else. No hassle, no stress, and no attendance limits. 
*Events held virtually are limited to 100 attendees per session.

Student attending a Boot Camp taking a test

What's Included:

  • 6-hour in-person workshop or 4-hour virtual workshop led by an expert, engaging instructor
  • A workbook for each student with exercises to complete during the event and additional practice leading up to test day
  • Ebook available
Download a Free Sample

Why Choose Boot Camp for the ACT?

  • Students learn exactly what they need in the "final hours" before the test
  • Effective last-minute prep, scheduled during the school day or on the weekend
  • After-school or Saturday programming available
  • Improves student confidence
  • Reduces test-taking anxiety and increases accuracy
  • Makes test prep fun and less overwhelming
  • Virtual and in-person programs available

Please note: Boot Camps are ideally taken 4-6 weeks in advance of test date.

MasteryPrep expert Virtual Boot Camp Instructor using powerpoint slides to assist in instruction
ACT® is the registered trademark of ACT, Inc. Some items in MasteryPrep programs are the copyrighted content of ACT, Inc. and are reproduced with permission.

Upcoming ACT Changes: Resources from MasteryPrep

The ACT is changing, with the new format rolling out for national test dates starting April 2025 and for school and district testing in early 2026. We’ve compiled the resources below to help you prepare your students and stay informed about what’s changing and when.

Tips to Prepare Students for Every Section of the New ACT®

With major changes coming soon to the ACT, it’s more important than ever to stay informed and prepared on what’s changing and when.

Tips to Prepare Students for Every Section of the New ACT®

With major changes coming soon to the ACT, it’s more important than ever to stay informed and prepared on what’s changing and when.

Enhancing MasteryPrep for the New ACT®

As students around the country gear up for the new ACT®, MasteryPrep is hard at work aligning our products with the revamped test format.

Preparing Students for the Enhanced ACT: A Timeline for Educators

Educators need to be aware of these changes to effectively prepare their students. Here’s a breakdown of the timeline and preparation strategies.

Success Stories:

Boot Camp- Berea College Upward Bound
During the summer, I taught a 6 week camp for high school students. We gave each student a pre- and post- test. The results after using MasteryPrep were AMAZING! Out of 30 students, TWENTY of them improved their ACT scores! Some as much as 7 points! I am sold on the wonders of MasteryPrep.
Kimberly Hamilton, ACT Prep Teacher 
Berea College Upward Bound Math and Science, Berea, KY

*Pre-test and post-test were MasteryPrep practice tests for the ACT. MasteryPrep practice tests closely resemble the ACT and estimate student performance, but do not provide actual ACT scores. Unpaid testimonial. Results vary.

ACT Boot Camp Success: Lee County Schools, North Carolina

Lee County delivered ACT Boot Camps to all of its high school students in classroom-sized groupings in the 2017-18 school year. As a result, its two high schools saw large increases in college readiness benchmark attainment. The school district increased from 48.0% to 57.7% of students achieving proficiency and achieved a district-wide composite score increase of +0.7 points.

  • Average composite score increased from 17.5 to 18.2
  • Increased proficiency from 48% to 57.7%

*Customer testimonial. Results vary. Correlation does not connote causation.

ACT Boot Camp Success: Pineville High School, Louisiana
Pineville High School delivered ACT Boot Camps to its junior and senior classes for three consecutive years. Each year, the school made significant progress towards its ACT goals. In 2013, Pineville’s ACT score was 20.4. This increased to 20.9 in 2014, to 21 in 2015, and finally to 21.3 in 2016. In 2016, the school was honored with a state ranking of A for the first time in its history.
  • Average composite score increased from 20.4 to 21.3
  • Increased proficiency from 70% to 88%
  • Became an A-rated school

*Customer testimonial. Results vary. Correlation does not connote causation.

Related Solutions:

Teachers engaging in a professional development for the Digital SAT/ACT

Professional Development

A standards-aligned program that provides teachers with strategies for incorporating test-taking skills into their everyday core curriculum.
Learn More
Overheard point of view of teacher viewing overview report from practice tests

Practice Testing & Analysis

True simulations of the ACT coupled with actionable insights into student performance. At least three official ACT® practice tests with adaptive prep.
Learn More
Teacher Manual and student workbooks of Mastery for the ACT test prep textbooks

Curriculum

The first and only mastery-based prep curriculum for the ACT. Ready-to-use lesson plans, PowerPoint slides, and workbooks that eliminates prep time.
Learn More

Online Course

Adaptive learning paths for students across key content areas through engaging microvideos for equitable access to non-negotiable skill-building.
Learn More
Screenshots of Bell Ringers for the ACT student and teacher point of view

Bell Ringers

Classroom warm-up exercises for a screen of your choice. Students will experience rigorous, daily reinforcement of essential skills tested on the ACT.
Learn More
High school students standing at the front of the class to pose for a picture after completing a test prep boot camp event

Boot Camp

Engaging workshops packed with test taking strategies and tips delivered by our expert instructors to boost student confidence and scores.
Learn More
Teachers engaging in a professional development for the Digital SAT/ACT

Professional Development

Expert training on MasteryPrep and assessments with coaching and observation for your team.
Learn More
Overheard point of view of teacher viewing overview report from practice tests

Practice Testing & Analysis

Expert training on MasteryPrep and assessments with coaching and observation for your team.
Learn More
Teacher Manual and student workbooks of Mastery for the ACT test prep textbooks

Curriculum

Ready-to-use lesson plans, PowerPoint slides, and student workbooks to eliminate prep time.
Learn More

Online Course

Engaging microvideo courses for equitable access to non-negotiable skill-building.
Learn More
Screenshots of Bell Ringers for the ACT student and teacher point of view

Bell Ringers

Daily warm-up exercises that reinforce the essential skills measured on the assessments.
Learn More
High school students standing at the front of the class to pose for a picture after completing a test prep boot camp event

Boot Camp

Engaging, high impact workshop addressing essential test taking strategies to boost scores in one day.
Learn More

Customers Reviews

What educators say:

This camp allowed the students to get tips and strategies. Also, the mini-quizzes challenged them to attempt the questions using the strategies shared! The Boot Camp team did a great job making the session fun and relaxing for our students. Glad that they were able to deliver the camp virtually during this pandemic. Students felt more confident at the end of the session!

Sonia Dempsey, Edinburg High School, TX

"The one-day ACT Boot Camp provided our students with a great deal of information that has proven to raise their ACT scores. From a breakdown of the content on the ACT to teaching them little "tricks" for success, our students are able to go into the testing session with more confidence."

Belinda Stewart, Gadsden State University, AL

The students stated they gained valuable information and insight in learning how to take the ACT. The instructor provided excellent information and seemed to relate well with the students.

Linda Cooper, Berea College Educational Talent Search, KY

REQUEST A DEMO

See what MasteryPrep can do for you.

Big changes are coming to the ACT!

Upcoming Webinar:

Inside the ACT Changes: Preparing Students for the New Test Format

Join Craig Gehring, CEO and Founder of MasteryPrep, and Oliver Pope, Chief Product Officer, live for a 60-minute webinar as we break down what’s changing and how your school or district can adapt to best support students.

  • Thursday, May 8, 2025
  • 11:30 AM CT/12:30 PM ET
Register for Free

NEW BLOG

The ACT is changing.

Get insights from CEO and Founder Craig Gehring into the new test format and how it will impact student preparation.

View Post