FinnPREP tutors students to improve academic subject mastery, get into the college of their choice, and get the best score possible on the ACT. Iowa's #1 prep!
We offer online and in-person coaching sessions. We meet with your teen in only 4 sessions.
03/14/2026
ACT Science focuses on data and reasoning. Students should focus on strategies for reading graphs, managing time, and interpreting information. These tips help reduce stress and build confidence going into test day. 📊
For more testing tips: https://studentblog.act.org/act-tips-and-test-taking-strategies
GOOD NEWS
As of early 2026, the "Enhanced ACT" is now the standard, offering a 30% shorter, ~2-hour, 5-minute test (125 minutes without breaks). It features 44 fewer questions (171 total), making science an optional section and introducing four-answer-choice math questions to reduce fatigue and allow more time per question.
Reduced Length: The core test (English, Math, Reading) is roughly 2 hours, down from nearly 3 hours.
Optional Science: The science section is now optional. If included, the test is ~2 hours 40 minutes.
Fewer Questions: Total questions dropped from 215 to 171.
Structure: Math now features 45 questions (down from 60) with 4 answer choices instead of 5.
Scoring: The composite score is now the average of the English, Reading, and Math sections only.
Format: Digital and paper options are available, with shorter reading passages.
These changes, which began national rollout in September 2025, are designed to reduce test-taker fatigue and align with the shorter Digital SAT format. The test remains equally rigorous but offers more flexibility.
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FinnPREP
FinnPREP tutors students to improve academic subject mastery, get into the college of their choice, and get the best score possible on the ACT.
We offer online and in-person coaching sessions. We meet with your teen in only 4 sessions. Iowa's #1 prep!
02/14/2026
Which heart do you need today? For me, it’s 🩵 and maybe a bit of 🤍, too.
02/14/2026
Take care of yourselves friends! ❤️
01/30/2026
With Linn-Mar Community Schools – I just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers! 🎉
10/29/2025
Our Annual SALE 40% off prep sessions until 11/10
Score high in December or February and Celebrate success!
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10/21/2025
With Xavier High School – I'm on a streak! I've been a top fan for 11 months in a row. 🎉
If you planned to take out student loans, the Big Beautiful bill limits students to 27k and parents to 65k for 4 years.
09/16/2025
With Xavier High School – I'm on a streak! I've been a top fan for 10 months in a row. 🎉
All sessions today are cancelled due to the possible flooding. See you next week!