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# Goal Digger: Jen Henson ( a.k.a “The GOAL DIGGER”) is a nationally sought after test prep expert specializing in the ACT test. I work with schools and families from coast-to-coast and have empowered students from California to Connecticut to reach their personal ACT goals.

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## Posts
- [Why the First ACT Is Like the First Pancake (And Why That’s Actually Good News)](https://jenhensonactprep.com/why-first-act-like-first-pancake/): Many students go into their first ACT thinking that test will define their score.
- [Is Science really optional on the ACT test?](https://jenhensonactprep.com/is-science-really-optional-on-the-act-test/): When students sit down to take the ACT, the Science section can feel intimidating. It’s fast-paced, full of charts, graphs, and experiments — and many students are tempted to skip it or not take it seriously. But here’s the truth: skipping the ACT Science section is one of the biggest mistakes a student can make.
- [Upcoming Changes to the ACT test: Here is what you NEED to know!](https://jenhensonactprep.com/upcoming-changes-to-the-act-test/):  
- [What Calculators are Allowed on ACT & SAT tests?](https://jenhensonactprep.com/what-calculators-are-allowed-on-act-sat-tests/): I am often asked by parents and students for guidance in navigating the test prep waters. As a nationally sought after test prep expert specializing in the ACT test, I have seen a little of everything in my twelve plus years in test prep—and 22 years in the high school English classroom.  One thing I am often asked about is the calculator policy for each test.
- [Practice ACT test- Where do you get a practice ACT test & how to practice for the ACT test.](https://jenhensonactprep.com/how-to-practice-act-test-practice/): Click here for a full-length practice ACT test: https://www.act.org/content/dam/act/unsecured/documents/Preparing-for-the-ACT.pdf
- [How do I register for the ACT test? SAT test registration?](https://jenhensonactprep.com/how-do-i-register-for-the-act-test-sat-test-registration/): As a certified high school English teacher and test prep expert, a question I hear often from parents and students is, “How do I register for the ACT and SAT tests?”
- [The All-digital SAT- facts from the College Board](https://jenhensonactprep.com/all-digital-sat-facts-from-the-college-board/): That is correct. The price of the digital exam has not yet been confirmed; we will provide more information on pricing and fees later this year when we get closer to opening up student registration for the first digital SAT administration internationally in spring 2023. 
- [5 Reasons to register for the October, December, April & June ACT tests](https://jenhensonactprep.com/5-reasons-to-register-for-these-act-tests/): I am often asked by parents and students for guidance in navigating the test prep waters. As a nationally sought after test prep expert specializing in the ACT tests, I have seen a little of everything in my sixteen plus years in test prep—and 22 years in the high school English classroom. Although there is no “one size fits all” answer, there are some pieces of advice that pertain to 90% of students.
- [ACT Writing: Does my student need this optional writing section?](https://jenhensonactprep.com/act-writing-section/): I am often asked by parents and students for guidance in navigating the test prep waters. As a nationally sought after test prep expert specializing in the ACT test, I have seen a little of everything in my twelve plus years in test prep—and 22 years in the high school English classroom.  Although there is no “one size fits all” answer, there are some pieces of advice that pertain to 90% of students.
- [To PSAT or not to PSAT? That is the question!](https://jenhensonactprep.com/to-psat-or-not-to-psat-that-is-the-question/): The quick answer is “NO” to the PSAT and Pre-ACT tests.
- [ACT Test – Non-Weekend Options](https://jenhensonactprep.com/act-test-non-weekend-options/): Does your student need an extra chance to score his/her highest on the ACT test? One option to consider is on-campus testing available through the ACT on many campuses in the US. These tests can be scheduled to fit the schedule of the student. They do have one catch: the score obtained on that on-campus test is only valid at THAT campus. In other words, a student can't test on-campus at Auburn on a non-national test date & use that score at the University of Alabama.
- [3 Kinds of ACT & SAT Test Prep](https://jenhensonactprep.com/3-kinds-of-act-sat-test-prep/): It is true that test scores still matter in many cases. (If you have been blinded by the “test optional” hype, I would encourage you to research admissions percentages with and without test scores.)
- [5 Reasons that TEST OPTIONAL is NOT the safe way to apply](https://jenhensonactprep.com/5-reasons-that-test-optional-is-not-the-safe-way-to-apply/): When colleges/universities started announcing that some schools would be TEST OPTIONAL due to the COVID pandemic, the internet was buzzing with parents hopeful about their child’s chances for college acceptance. Students were quick to think that they did not need to take ACT/SAT tests.  I was not so quick to celebrate.
- [A word or two about free ACT Prep](https://jenhensonactprep.com/a-word-or-two-about-free-act-prep/): There are some thing in life that you just have to get guidance about. And one of those (for many) is how to conquer the ACT and SAT tests.
- [What is an ACT Supercore?](https://jenhensonactprep.com/what-is-an-act-supercore/): For those taking the ACT, it just sometimes happens that one section doesn’t quite shine like the others. Well, that is when superscoring (or “stacking”) comes in handy. Superscoring is when a college or university allows a student to submit each highest section score for creating a “Super” score. In other words, if a student takes a test multiple times he/she can pull the highest English, highest math, highest reading and highest science to create a score that truly represents their ability—instead of their ability on just one day.
- [9 Things to Take to The ACT or SAT Test](https://jenhensonactprep.com/9-things-to-take-to-the-act-or-sat-test/): Yesterday,  I led a 2 hour ACT Masterclass with the students who live in my community. As a test prep coach to students all over the US (thanks to virtual meeting platforms like Zoom or Facetime), I love the chance to work with students in person as well. I sent the students home with a gallon sized plastic bag containing 5 of the 9 things they will need for the test center. Here is a breakdown of those items:
- [My 3 takeaways related to the “Varsity Blues” Scandal](https://jenhensonactprep.com/my-3-takeaways-related-to-the-varsity-blues-scandal/): There is much more that will come out of the “Varsity Blues” mess. I am sure of it. However, you can take away from important lessons for your own family and not get caught up in a “College-gate” of your own.
- [When Should Students Take the ACT and SAT Tests?](https://jenhensonactprep.com/when-should-students-take-act-and-sat-tests/): As with most things in life, there is no one-size-fits-all answer to the question of when students should take the ACT and SAT tests. In an earlier blog I highlighted the test differences, but with the question of when students should test, there is not one blanket answer for every student, unfortunately.
- [5 Hacks to Boost your Score on the ACT Test](https://jenhensonactprep.com/5-hacks-to-boost-your-score-on-the-act-test/): As a nationally sought after test prep expert specializing in the ACT test, I have seen and heard it all. From low scores to high scores to numerous success stories, I know the test prep path is not the same for every student. I have assisted students from California to Connecticut—and states in between—to reach their personal ACT goals. With the ACT right around the corner, here are 5 hacks to increase a score quickly.
- [5 Key Differences Between The ACT and SAT](https://jenhensonactprep.com/5-key-differences-between-the-act-and-sat/): As a certified high school English teacher and test prep expert, the question I hear most often from parents and students is, “What are the difference between the ACT and SAT tests?”
- [Three Reasons Students Should Take The ACT or SAT Tests Multiple Times](https://jenhensonactprep.com/three-reasons-students-should-take-the-act-or-sat-tests-multiple-times/): ACT or SAT Tests Multiple Times
- [5 Common Myths about the ACT Test](https://jenhensonactprep.com/5-common-myths-about-the-act-test/): As a nationally sought after test prep expert specializing in the ACT test, I have seen and heard it all. From low scores to high scores to numerous success stories, I know the test prep path is not the same for every student. I have assisted students from California to Connecticut—and states in between—to reach their personal ACT goals. Let me clear up some of the biggest myths when it comes to the ACT test.
- [When Should Student Take The ACT and SAT Tests?](https://jenhensonactprep.com/when-should-students-take-the-act-and-sat-tests/): As with most things in life, there is no one-size-fits-all answer to the question of when students should take the ACT and SAT tests. In my last blog I highlighted the test differences, but in the question of when students should test, the answers vary greatly.
- [Does Student Need to Take ACT & SAT?](https://jenhensonactprep.com/do-students-need-the-act-or-sat-or-both/): As a certified high school teacher and test prep expert, the question I hear most often from parents and students is, “What is the difference between the ACT and SAT tests?” Although there is no one word (or even one sentence) answer for that, there are some distinct differences. I will list a few of those differences here and explain in-depth in the blog below!

## Pages
- [Zoom ACT June 13th](https://jenhensonactprep.com/zoom-act-june-13th/): When
- [Grosse Pointe MI Class](https://jenhensonactprep.com/grosse-pointe-mi-class/): Unlock Your Child's Potential Today
- [Media](https://jenhensonactprep.com/media/): 10 Tips to Turn you Hobby into a Business
- [Blog](https://jenhensonactprep.com/blog/): by Jennifer Henson | Mar 16, 2026
- [Contact Us](https://jenhensonactprep.com/contact-us/): Name Email Address Message 2 + 10 = Send Message
- [Testimonials](https://jenhensonactprep.com/testimonials/): Testimonials
- [Services](https://jenhensonactprep.com/services/): Drawing on over 20 years of experience, I have engineered a proven program that identifies student strengths and areas of needed improvement, and tailors instruction to address individual student needs, goals, and learning styles.  The program is comprised of teacher-led instruction and self-managed studying and incorporates elements of evidence-based learning strategies.
- [About Jen Henson](https://jenhensonactprep.com/about-us/): Seven years ago, I was approached by my (former school) principal and superintendent to help a young man with a full football scholarship to the University of Louisville. I stumbled my way through prepping him for the ACT-- but he earned what he needed. I knew then that the ACT was very teachable, and I could help others.
- [Goal Digger Home](https://jenhensonactprep.com/): Jen Henson ( a.k.a “The GOAL DIGGER”) is a nationally sought after test prep expert specializing in the ACT test. Jen, who was an Ohio Teacher of the Year in 2014, holds a Master of Education degree with a Bachelor’s in English from Xavier University where she competed as a division 1 varsity tennis player.