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Strong Foundations Today. Greater Opportunities Tomorrow.

Why Mastering Reading, Math, and English Is the Best Preparation for Honors, AP, College, and Beyond. At Big Future Academics, one of the most common questions we hear is: "When should my child start preparing for the ACT?" Our answer often surprises parents. The best ACT preparation doesn't begin in high school. It begins by building strong reading, mathematics, and English skills years before a student ever sits for the exam. The same is true for Honors classes, AP courses,

Drew Brown

14 hours ago3 min read

My Honors Student Has A's and B's but Scored a 17 on the ACT. What Happened?

This is one of the most common conversations we have with parents. "My daughter has A's and B's in Honors classes and even takes AP courses. How did she score only a 17 on the ACT?" Parents are often surprised because they assume strong grades automatically translate into strong ACT scores. Unfortunately, that's not always the case. Along with intelligence, motivation, or effort, the issue can be that classroom success and ACT success often measure different levels of mastery

Drew Brown

Jun 153 min read

Three High School Exams That Can Cut Your College Costs Dramatically

College tuition keeps rising, and many families face the challenge of managing these growing expenses. What if students could reduce their college costs significantly before even starting their first semester? The good news is they can. Three exams—AP, CLEP, and ACT/SAT—offer powerful ways to earn college credit early, skip introductory courses, and qualify for scholarships. These exams can save families thousands of dollars and shorten the time it takes to earn a degree. At

Drew Brown

May 293 min read