🗺️ How to Use This Pack
Getting the most from your AST preparation
| 🔍 Step 1 — Read the Guide |
Work through the ACT AST Guide lessons (Section 2) — understand the test format, BSSS scoring, and key dates. |
| 📖 Step 2 — Study Strategies |
Complete all three Study Skills lessons: MC strategies, Short Answer techniques, and Essay writing guide. |
| ⏱️ Step 3 — Mock Exam |
Attempt each mock under timed conditions: Section 1 MC (100 min) → Section 2 SA → Section 3 Essay in sequence, no breaks. |
| ✅ Step 4 — Review |
Read every model answer carefully. For SA, compare your responses paragraph by paragraph. For the essay, note the structure and language used. |
| 📈 Step 5 — Improve |
Use the After-Exam lessons to identify your weak areas. Build a targeted revision plan before attempting the next mock. |
⏱️ AST Time Allocation Section 1 MC 100 min Section 2 SA ~68 min Section 3 Essay ~38 min 0 50 100 150 min
💡 Best Practice Tips
- ⏱️ Always time yourself — practising under time pressure is the single biggest predictor of score improvement
- 📝 Write by hand for SA and essay — the real AST is handwritten, and handwriting builds different fluency than typing
- 🔄 Space your mocks — leave 5–7 days between exams to review and revise before the next attempt
