International School of Milan (ACT) – Higher Ground Learning
Why 2 parts?

International School of Milan (ACT)

With COVID-19 still gripping the world, education looks different than it has before. However, that doesn’t mean that everything has changed; a strong ACT score can still have a serious impact on university admission. Luckily, the test itself hasn’t changed at all – and the advantage of test prep remains as strong as ever. As a small company with prior experience tutoring online, Higher Ground Learning was well-poised to embrace a suddenly virtual world. Over the last year, we’ve delivered effective, engaging online courses to help students prepare for the ACT.

  • Live instruction with an expert instructor
  • Small groups (<8 students per classroom; in the event of more than 8 enrollments, students will be split into groups based on diagnostic scores)
  • 5 full-length diagnostic exams
  • Feedback on attendance and homework
  • Integrated practice from previously administered ACT exams

We understand that every school – and student – has different needs, so we work hard to build custom-tailored classes that maximize benefits for individual schools.

Part 1 only

$1200 USD

(~1000 EUR)

Full 2-part course*

$1750 USD

(~1475 EUR)

Clear

*Part 2 will only be available to students who have completed Part 1

Please review course calendar and below attendance requirements before registering. 

International School of Milan (ACT)

Why 2 parts?

With COVID-19 still gripping the world, education looks different than it has before. However, that doesn’t mean that everything has changed; a strong ACT score can still have a serious impact on university admission. Luckily, the test itself hasn’t changed at all – and the advantage of test prep remains as strong as ever. As a small company with prior experience tutoring online, Higher Ground Learning was well-poised to embrace a suddenly virtual world. Over the last year, we’ve delivered effective, engaging online courses to help students prepare for the ACT.

  • Live instruction with an expert instructor
  • Small groups (<8 students per classroom; in the event of more than 8 enrollments, students will be split into groups based on diagnostic scores)
  • 5 full-length diagnostic exams
  • Feedback on attendance and homework
  • Integrated practice from previously administered ACT exams

We understand that every school – and student – has different needs, so we work hard to build custom-tailored classes that maximize benefits for individual schools.

Part 1 only

1200 USD

(~1000 EUR)

Full 2-week course*

1750 USD

(~1475 EUR)

Clear

*Part 2 will only be available to students who have completed Part 1

Please review course calendar and below attendance requirements before registering.

Attendance Requirements

Students will be expected to attend each online lesson with their video turned on. As such, students will need to ensure a stable high-speed internet connection. Only valid medical conditions will be accepted as an excuse for missed lessons. In the event of an excused absence, students will be provided a recording of the missed lesson to help keep pace. There will be no refunds given on the basis of a student’s poor internet connection.

Enrollment Caps and Procedures

Unless stated otherwise, course enrollments will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. When a course reaches maximum class size, subsequent enrollments will be added to a waitlist. In the event of a large course requiring multiple instructors (>8 students), students will be grouped according to initial diagnostic scores.

This course requires a minimum of 3 students enrolled in order to run. If the course fails to meet minimum enrollment by the registration deadline, the course will necessarily be rescheduled or cancelled as appropriate. In the event of a cancellation or postponement, the course fee will be transferred to the next course at this school, or refunded in full upon request.

SAT Exam Registration

Enrollment in this prep course DOES NOT register your student for the SAT Exam. Parents/Guardians are responsible for enrolling their student(s). Visit the College Board website for upcoming test dates and registration information. Registration for the test is on a first come first serve basis, so please register early to be guaranteed a seat.

Cancelled Enrollment Policy

Full refunds are available for courses purchased from highergroundprep.com at any point up to 10 days before the course start date. You may “return” your course registration for a full refund or exchange it for another course of equal value. All other returns or refunds for course registrations will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Refunds for online tutoring packages will be evaluated separately from course enrollments. There will be no refunds for online tutoring packages issued more than 10 days after the final day of classes. Cancellations of 1-on-1 lessons with fewer than 24 hours notice forfeit 30 minutes of tutoring time.

Practice makes progress.

Part 1 will provide a comprehensive overview of the exam: topics, tactics, and techniques. Part 1 will not only review content but also particular patterns that characterize each section. After 8 weeks of instruction, the exam will be thoroughly de-mystified; students will have learned powerful approaches to tackle the exam front-to-back.

However, as any athlete can tell you, there’s a difference between learning a new move in training and actually executing it in a big game. If pressed, they’ll all point to the same critical link between the two environments: practice. Part 2 will provide hands-on coaching to help students internalize and polish the strategies picked up in the first half, guiding students through a high volume of focused practice. In the 5 weeks of part 2, students will dive further into the nuances of every question type, developing even greater familiarity and confidence on the exam.  

Please note that Part 2 will only be available to students who have completed Part 1.

Let us know!

We know that everyone’s a bit scattered right now, which means that even schedules designed for a particular school don’t necessarily fit your circumstances – or time zone.

Not to worry!
We have several different options to prep the SAT this fall, including group courses in various time zones. We also offer 1-on-1 tutoring, which is almost infinitely flexible. If you’re having trouble lining up a schedule, please don’t hesitate to reach out; we’ll arrange a (free) consultation to help craft a personalized game plan – whatever your timeline.

If you have any questions about our courses or the SAT in general, please don’t hesitate to contact our International Coordinator at colton@highergroundlearning.com.

Planning on taking the ACT as well?

Students in Egypt face some (seriously unfair) obstacles around the SAT. Over the past couple years, students from Egypt have suffered from cancelled exam dates and even cancelled scores – which means many students are proactively planning to take both the SAT and ACT, just in case one exam falls through. 

If you’re hoping to prepare for both exams, consider adding the ‘Online Tutoring Package’ to your enrollment

The scheduled group classes will be geared towards the specific nuances of the SAT, but the majority of the content and strategies for the SAT apply to the ACT as well. As such, students transitioning from the SAT prep course towards ACT preparation are welcome to use the 5 hours of follow-up tutoring for ACT-specific prep. Our tutors are very experienced in both exams and can help students re-apply the concepts from the SAT class towards success on the ACT down the road. Plus, follow up tutoring provides the opportunity to cover ACT-only topics like the “Science” section.

If you have any questions about either exam or about the prep course in general, please contact Colton Wright, our International Coordinator, at colton@highergroundlearning.com.

We're prepared.

Like hundreds of schools and businesses around the world, we faced some pretty abrupt changes in Spring 2020. Luckily, we already had a strong background in teaching 1-on-1 test prep online – which meant we were well poised to adapt to all-online programs.

We always strive to provide the most effective prep possible, so moving a course online involves more than a Zoom meeting link. If a course does end up online, we take full advantage of the opportunities created. Free from geographic restrictions, online classes can utilize longer timelines, smaller class groups, and multiple instructors. Our classes this spring are spread over 6 weeks rather than 3 and sort students into classrooms of 5-7 students, providing a more relaxed pace and making sure students can still connect with their instructor – even if they never get to shake hands.  

  We believe strongly that it’s everyone’s responsibility to proactively manage the spread of COVID-19, so we’re prepared to move any course online if necessary. If that happens, we still maintain our flexible refund policy (10 days prior to the originally scheduled start date). 

If you have any questions about our courses or the SAT in general, please don’t hesitate to contact our International Coordinator at colton@highergroundlearning.com.