2 Month Study Plan - Most Confident in Science - More than 5 Hours a Week

Sep 29, 2026

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A structured ACT preparation schedule for a two-month period, emphasizing strong Science fundamentals while strategically prioritizing the highest-value Math, Reading, and English concepts. Weekly guidance explains how to use Recommended and Optional study items, including Kaplan methods for each section and efficient fallback plans when study time is limited. The plan details specific week-by-week focus areas, SmartPoints-based topic selection for high-yield practice, and suggested practice resources and question-bank ranges.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages11

Reading Time28 min

AccessFree to download

WEEK 1

Foundations of the ACT

WEEKS 2-4

High-SmartPoints Topics

WEEK 5-6

Areas of Opportunity and Practice Test

RIGOROUS RESEARCHER Committed, Persistent, Strategic The substantial amount of time you can commit to ACT prep means that few ACT questions will be able to challenge you on test day. Through persistent effort over the coming weeks, you will leverage your strong foundation in Science. Your study plan will also help you strategically prioritize the most important Math, Reading, and English concepts and position you for ACT success. How to Use Your Study Plan: Each week, the Recommended chapters cover the topics that are worth the most points on the ACT, so be sure to prioritize those items. To make your prep as efficient as possible, choose Optional items that best fit your study needs and schedule. If you fall behind or don’t have 8 full weeks to study, be sure to prioritize the Recommended items. Happy prepping! 2 Month Study Plan, Most Confident in Science, More than 5 Hours a Week WEEK 1 Foundations of t he ACT Knowing what to expect on each section of the ACT will give you confidence on test day—you’ll have no surprises about what types of questions you’ll be asked. During this week, you’ll: ● Become comfortable with the structure of the ACT ● Learn the Kaplan Method for each test section Week 1 | Overall Study | English and Reading | Math | Science | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Recommended:
❏ Chapter 1: Inside the ACT
❏ Explore the test maker’s website and register for the ACT | Recommended:
❏ Chapter 2: The Method for ACT English
❏ Chapter 15: The Method for ACT Reading | Recommended:
❏ Chapter 7: The Method for ACT Math Questions | Recommended:
❏ Chapter 22: The Method for ACT Science | | Optional:
❏ Practice Test C (online)❏ Review Practice Test C ❏ Online Video: About the ACT
❏ Chapter 27: The Method for the ACT Writing Test
(If you’re unsure about whether to take the essay on test day, check out the section Should I Write the ACT Writing Test?) | Optional:
❏ Qbank: 15 English questions
❏ Qbank: 10 Reading questions | Optional:
❏ Chapter 6: Prerequisite Skills and Calculator Use
❏ Online Math Videos: Point Builders
❏ Featured Video: Translating English to Math
❏ (see online for more Point Builders topics) | Optional:
❏ QBank: 6-8 Science questions | 2 Month Study Plan, Most Confident in Science, More than 5 Hours a Week WEEKS 2-4 High-SmartPoints Topics Let’s cut right to the chase: some topics are tested on the ACT more heavily than others. Kaplan has assigned a SmartPoints number to each topic on the ACT—the higher the SmartPoints number, the more that topic is tested. That means that mastering those topics with the highest SmartPoints values has the potential to earn you a ton of points on test day. During these weeks, you’ll: ● Maximize your Science skills by focusing on high-SmartPoints topics ● Lay the groundwork for success in English and Math by studying high-SmartPoints topics ● Master the foundations of strategic Reading Week 2 | English and Reading | Math | | Science | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Recommended:
❏ Chapter 3: Spotting and Fixing Errors ❏ How Much Do You Know?
Sentence Structure
❏ The Basics
❏ Parenthetical Elements ❏ Commas, Dashes, and Colons
❏ Chapter 16: ACT Reading Passage Strategies | | Recommended:
❏ Chapter 8: Number and Quantity | Recommended:❏ Chapter 23: Data
❏ How Much Do You Know?❏ Data Representation Passages
❏ Detail and Interpretation Questions | | Optional:
❏ Online English Videos ❏ Featured Video: Comma Use ❏ (see online resources for more
Sentence Structure video topics)❏ QBank: 10 Reading questions | | Optional:
❏ Online Math Video: Answer Questions about Radicals
❏ QBank: 5-10 Math questions | Optional:
❏ QBank: 6-8 Science questions | 2 Month Study Plan, Most Confident in Science, More than 5 Hours a Week Week 3 | English and Reading | Math | | Science | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Recommended:
❏ Chapter 3: Spotting and Fixing Error

FAQs

How should you choose between Recommended and Optional study items in the plan?

The plan advises prioritizing Recommended chapters each week and selecting Optional items that best match your study needs. If you fall behind or cannot study for the full eight weeks, focus on the Recommended items first.

What is the role of SmartPoints in Weeks 2–4?

Kaplan assigns a SmartPoints number to each ACT topic, where higher numbers indicate heavier testing. During these weeks, the plan emphasizes mastering high-SmartPoints topics to maximize point gains.

What does Week 1 focus on for ACT readiness?

Week 1 centers on understanding what to expect on each ACT section, becoming comfortable with the ACT structure, and learning the Kaplan Method for each test section.

Sep 29, 2026

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