How do I balance ACT prep and school work?

This article, recently published on our blog, has a bunch of great tips and detailed guidance for balancing SAT/ACT study and schoolwork. Here's a quick bulletlist of some of the highlights:

• Determine your target score, so you know what you're aiming for on the test
• Figure out how much you need to study by establishing your baseline knowledge
• Write out a realistic weekly schedule that includes all of your responsibilities
• Make sure you make your plan doable and regularly evaluate it and readjust it as necessary
• Share your plan with others so that you'll feel more motivated to stick to it
• Set smaller goals that you can achieve and reward yourself when you achieve them
• Leave time for fun and relaxation so that you don't burn out