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Test Preparation

Semester 2: ACT PREP opportunities

Choose from 2 COMPREHENSIVE ACT prep classes: These include a textbook, multiple hours of instruction, and individualized reviews. These are our best ACT prep options at Marquette!

1. The next comprehensive course will offer an AM & PM prep before the February exam (priority will be given to MHS 11th & 12th grade students). Comprehensive courses are the best prep option as the cost includes a textbook, many instructional hours, and individualized reviews!

  • The AM course meets from 7:13 - 8:13 AM on Friday, Jan. 9 - Friday, Feb. 13 (these cannot take place of a zero hour class).

  • The PM course meets from 3:25 - 4:55 PM on Monday, Jan. 12 - Wednesday, Feb. 11

  • Learn more & register for this AM or PM comprehensive prep at Comprehensive ACT Prep Registration

2. The last comprehensive course will offer an AM & PM prep before the April ACT exams (priority will be given to MHS 11th grade students).

  • The AM course will likely run from February 24 - April 6 (these cannot take place of a zero hour class).
  • The PM course will likely run from March 3 - April 6
  • Learn more & register for this AM or PM comprehensive prep at Comprehensive ACT Prep Registration: April & beyond

While the following will not take place of a comprehensive class, due to demand, we'll also offer a few short, free sessions with these specific purposes:

  • Mustang Challenge: JUNIORS & SENIORS may join us in the accelerated ACT prep class as we spend one afternoon per subject in February (Feb. 17 - 23, likely 3:25 - 4:55 PM) practicing the most challenging test items & reviewing advanced concepts on the ACT exam. This is suggested for juniors/seniors who have a proficient understanding of the subject matter BEFORE taking this class and/or have scored a 27 or above on an ACT exam. This is NOT a comprehensive class so there is no pretest or textbook. Free, BUT STUDENTS MUST REGISTER. Learn more & register at ACT Challenge 2026

  • Mustang Advantage: if your junior or senior has scored between 17 - 20 on an ACT exam and you are interested in learning if there will be a FREE 1 -2 hour small group review this semester, please fill out this Interest Form. 

  • Free "mini" (1 Week) ACT exam overview: this session is open to ALL MARQUETTE students, grades 9 - 12, and will meet in late April. Details will be shared after April 7 on Parent Square.

Other Important Information:

  • In the midst of a financial hardship, you can find information at ACT prep scholarship.
  • For questions about ACT preps, see Ms. Burger in Room 353. As a classroom teacher, Ms. Burger cannot provide immediate assistance via phone; email will be limited outside of contract hours.
  • If you have a question about the national ACT exams, practice ACT exams/score reports, or the Marquette exam in April (for juniors), please contact Mrs. Welker in Room 346A.

Who To Contact & Other Resources:

To register for the ACT National ACT Exam? Visit www.actstudent.org

Other Testing Contacts Often Helpful for PARENTS

  1. General Questions
    • Contact the Counseling Office and they will direct you. The Counseling Office is the hub available for phone conversations, while for most others listed below, emails are the best start.
  2. ACT Prep and PSAT Prep Classes
    • When a new prep class opens, we first publish it on Parent Square and ALL around MHS
    • For immediate general questions: Counseling Office
    • If specific questions about the ACT/PSAT test prep courses, contact: Ms. Melissa Burger *
      • *Please note that Ms. Burger is a classroom teacher (no secretary, office, etc.) so it's unlikely that she'll be able to answer immediately or directly. We encourage you to email inquires, rather than leave voicemails/phone calls (if you need to call, please start with the Counseling Office).
  3. National ACT exam registration, dates, and FAQs
  4. Questions about other tests (PSAT, AP, the Junior ACT at MHS) and/or Accommodations

Other Testing Contacts Often Helpful for STUDENTS:

  1. ACT Prep and PSAT Prep Classes:
    • Check out the TV announcements and/or see Counseling
    • Ask: Ms. Jorgensen (English, Rm. 226), Mrs. Sharitz (Librarian), Mr. Scalf (Science, Rm. 335), Ms. Burger (English, Rm. 353)
  2. Wondering when to take the ACT exam?
  3. How do I register for the ACT National Exam (on Saturdays), learn of the ACT dates, etc.?
  4. If you have questions about Marquette's practice ACT exams, Junior ACT during 2nd semester, or Accommodations
    • Contact the MHS Testing Coordinator, Mrs. Welker, in Room 346A
  5. General Questions
    • Contact the Counseling office