Carraway Center
for Teaching & Learning
ACT & SAT Courses
& Individual Tutoring
ACT Intensive 10-Hour Workshop
The ACT Intensive Workshop covers specific test-taking strategies in depth for the English, Math, Reading & Science portions of the test. This intensive will increase familiarity with test question types and provide a deep dive into key content on the ACT. Students will take multiple practice tests, review crucial grammar and math concepts, develop reading strategies for different passage types and learn how to master the science reasoning portion of the ACT.
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ACT Intensive Workshop
May 27 - 30, 2025
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Time: 9:30 - 12:00
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In Person or Virtual
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ACT Intensive Workshop
June 24-27, 2025
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Time: 9:30 - 12:00
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In Person or Virtual
Location: Carraway Center
3135 Green Valley Road
Birmingham, AL 35242
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ACT Prep Course
This course, created by a Harvard educated cognitive learning specialist, is designed to teach students how to succeed on the ACT.
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General Standardized Test-Taking Strategies
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English Test Strategies
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Mathematics Test Strategies
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Reading Test Strategies
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Science Test Strategies
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Strategies for Strategically Improving Your Score
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Time-Management, Working Memory and Cognitive Efficiency Technique
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Common Tricks to Avoid
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Planning and Preparation Strategies
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ACT 3-Hour Overview Courses
The 3-hour course provides a general overview of the ACT test, as well as strategies for the above topics. The 10-hour course provides a deep dive into the content and allows for multiple practice sessions.​
Saturday, February 22:
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Time: 9:30 - 12:30
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Location: Virtual
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Saturday, March 1:
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Time: 9:30 - 12:30
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Location: Virtual
Saturday, March 22 (Math & Science ONLY):
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Time: 9:00 - 12:00
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Location: Virtual
Saturday, March 22 (English & Reading ONLY):
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Time: 1:30-4:30
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Location: Virtual
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Saturday, April 12:
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Time: 9:30 - 12:30
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Location: Virtual
Saturday, June 7:
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Time: 9:30 - 12:30
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Location: Virtual
Saturday, July 26:
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Time: 9:30 - 12:30
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Location: Virtual
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ACT Content Intensive Courses
ACT Intensives are 1.5 hour long sessions intensely focused on learning core content that will be assessed on each section of the ACT. These classes provide direct instruction on key grammar rules, mathematical formulas, and other content and skills needed for peak performance on these tests.
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Science Intensive Workshop:​
Monday, March 31 Science ONLY
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Time: 5:30 -7:00
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Location: Virtual
Math Intensive Workshop
Tuesday, April 1 Math ONLY
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Time: 5:30 -7:00
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Location: Virtual
English Intensive Workshop​
Wednesday, April 2 English ONLY
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Time: 5:30 -7:00
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Location: Virtual
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Reading Intensive Workshop:​
Thursday, April 3 Reading ONLY
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Time: 5:30 -7:00
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Location: Virtual
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SAT 3-Hour Overview Course
The 3-hour course provides a general overview of the SAT test, as well as strategies for the above topics.
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​Saturday, March 1
(1:00 - 4:00)
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​Saturday, April 19
(9:30 -12:30)
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​Saturday, May 31
(9:30 -12:30)
​Location: Virtual / Zoom​
New Digital SAT Prep 3 Hour Overview Course
The New Digital SAT Overview Course is designed by a Harvard-educated cognitive learning specialist to teach students how to succeed on the test using strategies informed by current Cognitive Neuroscience.
The Digital SAT Prep Course covers specific test-taking strategies for taking the new Digital SAT. These classes will increase familiarity with the types of questions, the test layout, essential grammar and math content, and best practice techniques for improving scores on these tests. Students will learn techniques for taking the digital version of the SAT and will practice taking parts of the test.
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