Elite Score Academy

Even smart students can't do it alone.

These parental mistakes can keep students from reaching their full ACT potential. Here's how to reverse them.

My journey from a 31 to a 36 on the ACT was full of hard work and trial and error. I learned a lot. So did my parents. This guide comes from that journey.

Inside, I break down 7 common mistakes parents make when supporting ACT prep, and how a few small shifts can unlock big gains in scores, confidence, and scholarships.

What You'll Learn Inside:

Why most parents wait too long to start prep, and when the best time is to start.
How to avoid missing key deadlines that can cost you thousands in missed opportunities.
What top scorers do after their first test. Almost no one gets their best core on attempt #1.
The mindset high-achieving students need, and what language to avoid if you don't want to add pressure.
The one kind of practice that actually builds higher scores.

Hi! I'm Will.

I’m not a test-taking genius. But I am stubborn. When I didn’t reach my goal ACT score at first, I went on a months-long journey to boil my ACT prep down to a science.

Five tries later, I finally ended up with a 36—and a four-year, full-tuition scholarship to my university. Now, I help other high-achieving students by doing what I wish I had done earlier: preparing with the right tools, the right mindset, and the right support.

This guide is especially for parents like mine—smart, well-meaning, and deeply invested, but unsure how to help. It’ll show you what really works when it comes to supporting a gifted student on a high-stakes test.

Even high-achieving students need the right kind of support to reach their full ACT potential—and scholarships

Download the 7 Parent Pitfalls guide that shows you how to support your student

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