College Test Prep, Practice Available At MCC

One of the most important hurdles for college entrance is the ACT test and McHenry County College,  is offering  Prep classes for it on four consecutive Saturdays starting Jan. 8.

The four-day comprehensive class is supposed to improve student ACT scores. Each class section focuses on specific subject matter including math, science, reading and English. The instruction book (Barron's) is included in the class cost.

Another four-day Prep class will starts Jan. 15.  Additional Prep classes are scheduled throughout the school year.

The class does not include the actual ACT exam. Students should register separately for the exam and should consult their school guidance counselor.  However, MCC also offers the ACT Practice test, designed to give students the experience of taking all four tests at one sitting and to see where they may need some additional study times.  An  ACT Practice test for Saturday, Feb. 5. Cost of the test is $20.

Students can register for the ACT Prep classes or practice tests by calling the MCC Registration office starting Jan. 4 at (815) 455-8588. For more information, call Marie V. Frostman, educational opportunities coordinator for McHenry County College, at (815) 479-7559 or mfrostma@mchenry.edu.