ACT Prep Course Offered at Polaris

Students can prepare for the ACT test with a course at Polaris Career Center.

The  classes will be from 9 a.m. to noon at Polaris, 7285 Old Oak Boulevard, Middleburg Heights. The four-day course will begin Monday, July 25, and continue through Thursday, July 28.

In earlier sessions, students averaged up to five-point increases on ACT practice exams. 

The students take sample tests to identify weaknesses, set goals and build confidence as scores rise, said Laura Icardi, who first taught the course at The University of Akron before expanding to five counties.

The teachers will review skills in English and math, as well as test-taking strategies. Students will solve problems in all subjects, from figuring algebraic equations to editing sentences to analyzing scientific experiments.

The course also promises personal study plans and homework assignments, based on individual needs. Class sizes are small and made up of fewer than 24 students.

The course fee is $152, which includes materials. To register or receive more information, call Laura Icardi at 330-722-7235, or email acttestprep@neo.rr.com. Parents and students also can visit the website

ACT test-preparation courses are held every fall, winter and spring at multiple locations.