Welcome to Excel Key Prep.
Taking the ACT can mean the difference between your child going to their fallback school and their dream school. While many colleges are going test optional, having a good ACT score can help students stand out from other applicants, qualify for more scholarships, and achieve their goals more easily.
With Excel Key Prep, your child will get get the one-on-one attention that they need as well as the group experience that can expose them other perspectives that they had not considered before.
- 12 one-on-one tutoring sessions and 4 group tutoring sessions, for a total of 18 prep hours!
- Learn the rules for the English section of the test. With these rules, we have had students increase their English scores by 11-13 points.
- Learn how to break down Math word problems like the pros. We know how to get you to understand just what the question is asking for, and improve your overall understanding of math.
- Learn how to stay focused during the Reading section. We know that this can be a difficult challenge when the passages on the test are dry and uninteresting. We'll help you learn how to pick out the valuable information and manage your time efficiently so you can beat the clock.
- Learn how to tackle the Science section with nothing beyond your 8th or 9th grade Physical Science class. If you can put together a puzzle, we can show you how easy it is to manage the science section.
- Taking the optional Writing portion of the test? We'll cover that too! We know the best methods on how to quickly develop your thesis and how to brain storm each paragraph with thoughtful verbiage to increase your score.
As an added bonus, our methods will help you with your high school papers, admissions essays, and college papers in the future!
See what others have said about KMAC!
Formerly College Recruiting Specialists.
I came to Kelly with a score of 28 and raised my score to 34. I came as a sophomore and it really eased my life during junior year as I was able to focus on college visits and my classes. I highly recommend Kelly and her staff.
Kate D., Class of ‘20
Kelly and her team helped me raise my score 6 points. They taught me the strategies and helped me master them. I hit my goal of 30. I could not have done It without them.
Nate K., Class of '21
Kelly and her team helped me raise my score 6 points. They taught me the strategies and helped me master them. I hit my goal of 30. I could not have done It without them.
Nate K., Class of '21
Kelly has worked with both of my boys and is a lifesaver. I knew I could count on her and her staff to get them prepared and make their college choices a reality.
Lisa S., Parent of Class of ‘18 and Class of ‘20
I didn’t think I could ever jump 7 points, but Kelly and her team helped me go from an 18 to 25. I cried when I got my results.
Maddie F., Class of '20
When I was being recruited by UNC to play basketball, I thought I was good— I had good grades, and figured my ACT score didn’t really matter. After I signed, I got a message from the coach that I had to increase my ACT score by two points. I called Kelly at the Kelly MacLean Achievement Center and spent three hours with her using FaceTime. She taught me the strategies I needed and my score went up by 3 points! I could not have raised my score without KMAC, and tell everyone to call them before taking the ACT or any big tests.
Sterling M., Class of '17
I want to say THANK YOU so much for all that you did for Madeline!!! When she sent me her ACT score today I almost cried. You not only have opened a whole new avenue of opportunities for her future, but more importantly you have given her an immeasurable boost to her self confidence and esteem!!! To say we are so grateful is an understatement. You do amazing work.
Kathleen F., Parent of Student in Class of '20
