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🏆 ACT Elite Bootcamp · ConnectPrep

Score in the
99th
Percentile.

The ConnectPrep 36 Program — personalized, diagnostic-driven ACT prep for students targeting a 34, 35, or 36 and admission to the most competitive colleges in the country.

ACT ELITE PROGRAM  ·  CONNECTPREP.COM

📈
5–7+
Average ACT point increase per student
🎯
97%
Of students reach their target score
👤
1:1
Expert tutoring, no group classes ever
12+
Years average tutor experience

Quick Answer

ConnectPrep is an expert ACT tutoring company serving students in Westport CT, Fairfield County, Westchester NY, and New Jersey, plus online nationwide. The ACT Elite Bootcamp is a proprietary, diagnostic-driven 8–16 week program for students targeting a composite score of 34–36. Students average a 5–7 point ACT score increase through personalized 1:1 sessions. Programs begin with a free ACT diagnostic test.

The Program

A Structured Path to
34, 35, and 36.

This isn't generic ACT test prep. The ConnectPrep ACT Elite Program is a proprietary, diagnostic-driven curriculum built for students who are serious about top-tier college admissions and who want a score that opens every door.

Every student begins with a full diagnostic. Every session is 1:1. Every plan is built around one goal: your highest possible ACT composite.

Available in-person in Westport CT, Greenwich, Darien, New Canaan, Wilton, Westchester NY, and NJ — and online nationwide.

8–16
Week programs
40+
ACT practice tests analyzed
100%
ACT section coverage
Who This Program Is For

Built for Students
Who Mean Business.

🎯
Students scoring 28–32 ready to push into the 99th percentile (34+)
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Juniors targeting Ivy League, MIT, Stanford, or other T20 admissions
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Students who have plateaued with a previous tutor or ACT prep course
High achievers who need expert, personalized guidance at their own pace
Program Structure

Four Phases. One Score.

A structured, four-phase program designed to maximize score gains — whether you have 8 weeks or 16.

1
Diagnostic & Baseline

Full-length timed ACT with section-by-section error analysis. Identify every point being lost and why. Custom study plan built around your exact composite gaps.

Weeks 1–2
2
Targeted Skill Building

Deep work on your specific weak areas. Proprietary question-type frameworks for every Math, Reading, English, and Science category on the ACT.

Weeks 3–8
3
Test Strategy & Timing

Adaptive pacing strategy. Time management for each section, triage methodology for hard questions, and elimination mastery across all four ACT sections.

Weeks 9–12
4
Simulation & Refinement

Full-length simulations under real conditions. Detailed debrief after every test. Final refinements to close remaining composite gaps before test day.

Weeks 13–16
Proprietary Curriculum

Built by Experts.
Proven by Results.

ConnectPrep's ACT curriculum was built from the ground up — drawing on 12+ years of teaching the ACT, deep analysis of every official ACT test, and ongoing research into what separates 34+ scorers from the pack.

The ConnectPrep Difference

Most prep courses teach you to answer questions. We teach you to think like the test-maker — understanding why each answer is right, why wrong answers are wrong, and how to never fall for the same trap twice.

◆ Proprietary
ENG
English Mastery System

A complete framework covering all English question types: punctuation, grammar, rhetorical skills, transitions, and sentence structure with zero guessing.

GrammarPunctuationRhetoricStyle
◆ Proprietary
RDG
Active Reading Framework

Passage-first methodology with specific approaches for every passage type — Prose Fiction, Social Science, Humanities, Natural Science — for maximum speed and accuracy.

FictionSocial SciHumanitiesNatural Sci
◆ Proprietary
MTH
ACT Math System

A structured approach covering Pre-Algebra, Elementary Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, Coordinate Geometry, Plane Geometry, and Trigonometry — every topic, every question type.

AlgebraGeometryTrigStats
◆ Proprietary
SCI
Science Reasoning Strategy

Science isn't about memorizing facts — it's about reading graphs, comparing experiments, and applying logic under time pressure. Our system makes it the fastest section to improve.

Data RepExperimentsConflicting Views
36
Highest Score Achieved
5–7+
Avg. Point Increase
97%
Reach Target Score
T20
Top 20 School Acceptances
12+
Yrs Avg Tutor Experience
Student Results

Scores That Open
Every Door.

36/36
PERFECT COMPOSITE · MATH 36 · ENG 36 · RDG 35 · SCI 36
Ethan R.
Accepted: MIT · Stanford (ED)
↑ +7 PTS FROM 29

"My tutor knew exactly which question types were costing me points. The framework for ACT Science was unlike anything in any prep book."

35/36
99TH PERCENTILE · MATH 36 · ENG 35 · RDG 34 · SCI 35
Priya M.
Accepted: Harvard · Yale · Princeton
↑ +6 PTS FROM 29

"I had plateaued at 29 with two other tutors. ConnectPrep identified that I was losing points in ACT English from the same transition errors — something no one else had caught."

34/36
99TH PERCENTILE · MATH 35 · ENG 34 · RDG 33 · SCI 34
James K.
Accepted: Penn (Wharton) · Georgetown
↑ +6 PTS FROM 28

"Once ConnectPrep broke down my ACT Science error patterns, everything clicked. I finally understood why I was misreading Data Representation passages."

35/36
99TH PERCENTILE · MATH 36 · ENG 35 · RDG 34 · SCI 35
Sofia L.
Accepted: Cornell · Dartmouth
↑ +7 PTS FROM 28

"My Math went from a 28 to a perfect 36. The way ConnectPrep structures ACT Math by category — algebra through trig — is genuinely different from anything else."

34/36
99TH PERCENTILE · MATH 34 · ENG 34 · RDG 35 · SCI 33
Liam T.
Accepted: Duke · Rice · WashU
↑ +5 PTS FROM 29

"The active reading method cut my ACT Reading time by 3 minutes per passage and raised my score by 4 points in Reading alone."

33/36
98TH PERCENTILE · MATH 34 · ENG 33 · RDG 33 · SCI 32
Ava C.
Accepted: Georgetown · Emory · Vanderbilt
↑ +5 PTS FROM 28

"Not 'practice more reading' — but 'here's exactly why you're choosing the wrong answer on ACT Reading paired passages.' That specificity was everything."

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34+ achieved by 85%+ of ACT Elite Program graduates

College Acceptances

Where Our Students
Get In.

ConnectPrep students have been accepted to the most competitive universities in the country, including every Ivy League school, MIT, Stanford, and top liberal arts colleges.

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
Yale University
New Haven, CT
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH
Duke University
Durham, NC
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
Notre Dame
South Bend, IN
Carnegie Mellon
Pittsburgh, PA
Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
Rice University
Houston, TX
Univ. of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
Univ. of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
UNC Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
NYU
New York, NY
Northeastern University
Boston, MA
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
Georgia Tech
Atlanta, GA
Williams College
Williamstown, MA
Pomona College
Claremont, CA
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
West Point
West Point, NY
Stanford University
Stanford, CA
Columbia University
New York, NY
Brown University
Providence, RI
MIT
Cambridge, MA
Middlebury
Middlebury, VT
Our Approach

The ConnectPrep Method:
Laser Focus. Elevated Mindset.

Most ACT prep programs teach you content. ConnectPrep teaches you how to think — fundamentally changing how you see, approach, and deconstruct every question on the test.

🎯
Laser Focus

No wasted sessions. Every minute is directed at the exact question types, content areas, and habits costing you points. We never review what you already know — every session is surgical.

"My tutor told me in session one: we're not here to cover everything. We're here to find your 5 points and get them back."
🧠
Think Like the Test-Maker

ACT follows rigid patterns. Once you learn them, wrong answers become obvious before you finish reading them. We teach the author's logic — how traps are built and exactly why they fail.

"I started seeing trap answers for what they were — not harder questions, just the same tricks in new clothes."
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Elevated Mindset

The gap between a 29 and a 34 isn't just content knowledge — it's how you approach uncertainty, manage time pressure, and recover from hard questions without spiraling. We train that too.

"ConnectPrep taught me to stay calm on ACT Science when I hit a complex graph. That mental shift alone was worth 2 points."
The 5 ConnectPrep Principles

The foundation every student builds on — from session one.

01
Diagnose First, Always

Never prep blindly. Every plan starts with knowing exactly where ACT points are being lost — and why.

02
Fix the Root Cause

Wrong answers have causes. We find them and resolve them — not just mark them wrong and move on.

03
Build Systems, Not Habits

Every question type has a repeatable framework. Students stop relying on instinct and start relying on process.

04
Train at Test Speed

Content without timing is incomplete. Every technique is drilled until it's automatic under real ACT pressure.

05
Debrief Every Mistake

The debrief is where improvement happens. Every wrong answer gets classified, understood, and resolved.

How We Teach It

Annotated ACT Deconstruction:
See the Method in Action.

This is how ConnectPrep tutors approach every question — not by guessing, but by applying a structured framework that makes the right answer the only logical choice.

English · Transitions~16% of English
Early researchers believed sleep served primarily a restorative function. ______, more recent studies have demonstrated that sleep also plays a critical role in memory consolidation and emotional regulation, expanding our understanding significantly.
Which choice provides the most logical transition?
A
Eliminate
Furthermore — adds same idea. Sentence 2 contrasts with Sentence 1.
B
Eliminate
Therefore — signals causation. The relationship here is contrast.
C
✓ Correct
However — signals contrast. Sentence 2 complicates Sentence 1. Perfect match.
D
Trap — sounds academic
Similarly — signals similarity. Opposite of what's needed here.
ConnectPrep Method
Before looking at choices, identify the logical relationship: Same direction (Furthermore, Similarly) or opposite direction (However, Instead)? Pick the category, then pick the word. Takes 10 seconds.
Math · Coordinate Geometry~17% of Math
A line passes through points (2, 5) and (6, 13). What is the y-intercept of this line?
What is the value of the y-intercept?
A
Trap — slope error
1 — forgot to use the slope correctly in y = mx + b
B
✓ Correct
1 · Slope = (13–5)/(6–2) = 2. Using point (2,5): 5 = 2(2) + b → b = 1.
C
Eliminate
3 — arithmetic error in the substitution step
D
Eliminate
5 — this is a y-coordinate of a point, not the y-intercept
ConnectPrep Method
Always write y = mx + b. Find slope first, then substitute one point. The D trap (using a given y-coordinate as the y-intercept) appears constantly. Students who know the framework never fall for it.
Reading · Detail Questions~50% of Reading
Researchers found that urban noise pollution significantly disrupted migratory bird navigation. Birds exposed to traffic noise showed a 40% reduction in navigational accuracy compared to control groups in quieter environments.
According to the passage, what effect did urban noise have on migratory birds?
A
Eliminate
It caused them to migrate earlier in the season. Not stated in the passage.
B
✓ Correct
It reduced their navigational accuracy by 40%. Directly stated in the passage.
C
Trap — too broad
It eliminated their ability to navigate entirely. Passage says "reduced," not "eliminated."
D
Eliminate
It caused them to prefer urban environments. Contradicts the passage entirely.
ConnectPrep Method
For detail questions, underline the exact claim in the passage first. The answer must be supported by exact words — not inference, not paraphrase. Watch for "too extreme" traps (C) that take a stated fact too far.
Science · Data Representation~38% of Science
A table shows enzyme activity rates (units/min) at different pH levels: pH 4=12, pH 6=48, pH 7=72, pH 8=61, pH 10=19. Students are asked to identify the optimal pH for enzyme activity.
According to the data, at which pH level is enzyme activity greatest?
A
Eliminate
pH 4 — has the lowest activity rate (12 units/min).
B
Eliminate
pH 6 — activity is 48, not the maximum.
C
✓ Correct
pH 7 — highest value in the table (72 units/min). Read the data directly.
D
Trap — prior knowledge
pH 8 — students who "know" biology assume neutral = best. The table says otherwise. Always trust the data.
ConnectPrep Method
ACT Science tests data reading, not biology knowledge. Always answer from the table or graph — never from what you think is true. The D trap uses "real science" knowledge to contradict the data. The data wins, always.
The ConnectPrep Mindset

Every question is a system,
not a mystery.

Students who score 34+ don't know more than students who score 29. They have a systematic approach to every question type — and they never panic.

Average Student Sees

"This ACT Science passage is confusing. I don't understand the experiment. I'll guess and move on."

Average Student Thinks

"Both B and C look right. The graph is hard to read. I'll go with my gut and hope for the best."

ConnectPrep Student Sees

"This is a Conflicting Viewpoints passage. I know exactly which scientist said what, and where the answer is."

ConnectPrep Student Thinks

"B contradicts the data in Table 2. Eliminated. C matches Figure 1 exactly. Done in 30 seconds."

Real Results

Official Score Reports &
Student Messages.

Real, unedited score improvements from ConnectPrep students. Every name and identifying detail has been removed. Each card shows the student's starting score and final ACT composite after completing the program.

All names removed. All scores are official and unedited. Each card shows starting score → final score with program length.

Official ACT Score Report
36/36
Greens Farms Academy, Westport CT
Accepted: MIT
START 29→ 14wk →FINAL 36+7
Official ACT Score Report
35/36
Trinity School, New York NY
Accepted: Harvard, Yale
START 29→ 16wk →FINAL 35+6
Official ACT Score Report
35/36
Greenwich Academy, Greenwich CT
Accepted: Princeton
START 28→ 12wk →FINAL 35+7
Official ACT Score Report
34/36
Horace Mann School, Bronx NY
Accepted: Columbia
START 29→ 10wk →FINAL 34+5
Acceptance Letter
Harvard
Phillips Exeter Academy
ACT 29 → 34 during prep
START 29→ 12wk →FINAL 34+5
Acceptance Letter
Cornell
Pingry School, Basking Ridge NJ
ACT 28 → 33 during prep
START 28→ 14wk →FINAL 33+5
Acceptance Letter
Michigan
Hackley School, Tarrytown NY
ACT 27 → 32 during prep
START 27→ 12wk →FINAL 32+5
Official ACT Score Report
33/36
Choate Rosemary Hall, CT
Accepted: Duke, Georgetown
START 28→ 16wk →FINAL 33+5
5–7+
Avg. Point Increase
85%+
Reach 34+
8–16
Typical Weeks
1:1
Every Session
T20
School Acceptances
What Students Say

Results You Can
Read About.

ACT 34

"I came in at a 29 and left with a 34. ConnectPrep showed me it wasn't about working harder. It was about working on the right things. Every session felt purposeful."

Maya W., Junior
Westport, CT  |  Accepted: Yale Early Action
ACT 35

"I had tried two other programs and was still stuck at 29. In my second session, my tutor identified three specific patterns in my English wrong answers that no one had ever caught. Six weeks later I scored 35."

Noah F., Senior
Scarsdale, NY  |  Accepted: Penn (Wharton)
ACT 36

"My tutor turned ACT Math into a system I could actually follow. Going from a 30 to a 36 in Math was something I honestly didn't think was possible for me."

Isabella K., Junior
Short Hills, NJ  |  Accepted: MIT
ACT 33

"As a parent, what impressed me most was how communicative the ConnectPrep team was throughout the process. We always knew where our son stood and what the next step was. He went from a 27 to a 33."

Parent of Daniel T.
Bronxville, NY  |  Accepted: Cornell, Georgetown
ACT 34

"My Reading score went from a 28 to a 34. My tutor broke down every question type so clearly that I started spotting wrong answers before I even finished reading the options."

Chloe A., Senior
New Canaan, CT  |  Accepted: Duke, Rice
ACT 35

"The diagnostic session alone was worth it. In 90 minutes, my tutor figured out exactly where I was losing points and built a plan around it. I ended up scoring a 35."

Marcus B., Junior
Larchmont, NY  |  Accepted: Brown, Dartmouth
The Package

Everything Included to
Score 34+.

🔬
Full Diagnostic Assessment

A complete timed ACT with section-by-section error analysis before your first session. Your score trajectory starts here.

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Private 1:1 Tutoring Sessions

Every session is live, one-on-one, and focused exclusively on what will move your ACT score. No group classes, no pre-recorded content.

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Proprietary Curriculum Materials

Access to ConnectPrep's full library of question frameworks, strategy guides, and annotated official ACT practice tests.

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Full-Length ACT Practice Tests

Regular timed, full-length ACT simulations with complete debrief sessions after each test.

📅
Custom Study Plan

A week-by-week plan built for your schedule, your target test date, and your ACT score gaps — updated continuously as you improve.

🎓
College Admissions Context

Guidance on how your ACT score fits into your overall application and how to build the strongest possible application alongside your prep.

Sample Program

A 16-Week Path to 34+.

Every student's plan is customized. This is a representative schedule for a student starting at 29 targeting 34+ with a test date 16 weeks out.

Phase 1 — DiagnosticWeeks 1–2
Week 1
Full diagnostic ACT test
Timed, full-length. No prep beforehand.
Week 2
Error analysis session
Deep-dive debrief. Custom study plan built by section.
Phase 2 — Skill BuildingWeeks 3–8
Weeks 3–4
ACT Math foundations
Pre-Algebra, Algebra, linear equations. 2 sessions/week.
Weeks 5–6
Advanced Math + English intro
Geometry, Trig, Intermediate Algebra. English grammar deep dive.
Weeks 7–8
Reading & Science strategy
Active reading framework. Science Data Representation & Experiments.
Phase 3 — Test StrategyWeeks 9–12
Week 9
Mid-program practice test
Full-length timed ACT + debrief. Plan adjusted.
Weeks 10–11
Pacing & triage mastery
Time management per section. Hard-question triage methods.
Week 12
Timed section drills
Speed + accuracy under real ACT test conditions.
Phase 4 — Final PrepWeeks 13–16
Weeks 13–14
Full ACT simulations
Two full tests under real conditions. Debrief each.
Week 15
Targeted refinement
Final weak spots addressed. No new material.
Week 16
Test day prep
Logistics, mental prep, final review session.
Typical Weekly Rhythm
MON
Tutoring session
60–90 min, live 1:1
TUE
Independent practice
Assigned problem sets
THU
Tutoring session
Review + new material
FRI
Error review
Self-directed using error log
SAT
Section timed drill
One full ACT section, timed
Curriculum Breakdown

Inside the ConnectPrep
ACT Curriculum.

A detailed look at exactly what we teach in each section of the ACT — and why our approach produces results that generic courses can't match.

Section 1
English
75 questions  ·  45 minutes  ·  5 passages
Production of Writing29% of English
Topic DevelopmentPurpose, relevance, and development of ideas
Organization, Unity & CohesionTransitions, sentence order, paragraph purpose
Knowledge of Language13% of English
StylePrecision, concision, and tone
Word ChoiceEliminating redundancy and improving clarity
Conventions of Standard English58% of English
Sentence StructureFragments, run-ons, modifiers, and parallel structure
PunctuationCommas, apostrophes, semicolons, and colons
UsageSubject-verb agreement, pronoun case, verb tense
ConnectPrep English Method

We teach students to read for error first — not for meaning. By identifying the most common ACT grammar patterns (comma splices, dangling modifiers, wordiness), students answer English questions in under 20 seconds each.

Section 2
Mathematics
60 questions  ·  60 minutes  ·  No calculator restriction
Pre-Algebra & Elementary Algebra40% of Math
Operations & Number SenseIntegers, fractions, ratios, percentages
Linear EquationsOne variable, solving for x, word problems
Intermediate & Coordinate Algebra30% of Math
Quadratics & FunctionsFactoring, vertex form, function notation
Systems of EquationsSubstitution, elimination, graphical interpretation
Plane & Coordinate Geometry23% of Math
Area, Volume & Pythagorean Theorem2D/3D shapes, right triangles, similar figures
Lines, Angles & CirclesParallel lines, arc length, equation of a circle
Trigonometry & Statistics7% of Math
Trigonometric FunctionsSine, cosine, tangent, radians, identities
Probability & StatisticsMean, median, standard deviation, data sets
ConnectPrep Math Method

We never teach students to guess or skip. Every ACT Math question type has a specific entry point, approach, and check. Students learn to solve Plane Geometry problems in under 60 seconds using structured frameworks, not intuition.

Section 3
Reading
40 questions  ·  35 minutes  ·  4 passage types
Key Ideas & Details~55% of Reading
Central Ideas & Main PurposeIdentifying the author's primary argument
Supporting DetailsLocating and interpreting specific textual evidence
Relationships & SequencesCause/effect, comparison, chronological order
Craft & Structure~30% of Reading
Word Meaning in ContextVocabulary inference from passage context
Author's Purpose & Point of ViewTone, bias, rhetorical choices
Integration of Knowledge~15% of Reading
Dual PassagesComparing viewpoints across paired texts
ConnectPrep Reading Method

We teach students to read each passage once, actively, using a specific annotation system for each of the four passage types. This eliminates re-reading and typically saves 4–5 minutes per section.

Section 4
Science
40 questions  ·  35 minutes  ·  6–7 passages
Data Representation~38% of Science
Graph & Table ReadingExtracting values, identifying trends, interpolation
Figure InterpretationUnderstanding diagrams, charts, and experimental setups
Research Summaries~45% of Science
Experimental DesignVariables, controls, hypothesis testing
Drawing ConclusionsUsing data to support or refute claims
Conflicting Viewpoints~17% of Science
Scientist ComparisonIdentifying agreement, disagreement, and evidence cited
ConnectPrep Science Method

ACT Science tests reasoning, not memorized biology or chemistry. We teach students to treat every passage as a data puzzle — skim the intro, read the questions first, then find the answer in the figures. This approach typically improves Science scores by 3–4 composite points alone.

Enroll Now

Your 34+ Score
Starts Here.

Spots in the ACT Elite Program are limited. Book a free 30-minute consultation and we'll review your current scores, discuss your target schools, and outline exactly what it will take to get you there.

Email [email protected]  ·  (914) 288‑5718  ·  Westport, CT

Common Questions

ACT Elite Bootcamp,
Answered.

What ACT score range is this program designed for?

The ACT Elite Bootcamp is designed for students scoring 28–32 who are targeting 34, 35, or 36. Students starting below 28 may benefit from our standard ACT tutoring program first before transitioning to Elite.

How long is the ACT Elite Bootcamp program?

Programs typically run 8–16 weeks depending on the student's starting score, target score, and available test date. Most students targeting a 34+ from a 29 complete the full 16-week program for maximum results.

How many sessions per week are included?

Most students in the Elite Bootcamp attend 2 sessions per week (each 60–90 minutes) plus independent practice between sessions. Session frequency is adjusted based on your schedule and test date proximity.

Is the ACT Elite Bootcamp available online?

Yes — the full Elite Bootcamp is available online nationwide via live video. We also offer in-person sessions in Westport CT, Greenwich, Darien, Wilton, Westchester NY, and New Jersey. Both formats deliver identical results.

How does ConnectPrep's ACT Elite program differ from regular ACT prep?

The Elite Bootcamp is a proprietary, diagnostic-driven curriculum specifically engineered for students targeting the 99th percentile. Unlike standard prep courses that teach broad content review, the Elite program uses detailed error pattern analysis to identify the specific question types costing each student points — then builds a surgical plan to recover them.

What score improvement can I realistically expect?

ConnectPrep students average a 5–7 point ACT composite increase. Students in the Elite Bootcamp targeting 34+ typically achieve their target score within the program timeframe, with 85%+ reaching a 34 or higher by the end of the program.