If you have a high school student in the Middle Tennessee area, who is in need of a successful ACT Prep program with proven results, we have found just the program for you!
ILEAD ACT Prep, Inc. is a newly formed not-for-profit organization, which previously operated under the auspices of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Fund of Rutherford County, Inc. since 2014. ILEAD ACT Prep, Inc, led by the organization's program director, Mrs. Erin Abernathy, provides ACT Prep classes for students enrolled in Rutherford County schools and schools in the surrounding areas.
ILEAD ACT Prep, Inc. is a newly formed not-for-profit organization, which previously operated under the auspices of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Fund of Rutherford County, Inc. since 2014. ILEAD ACT Prep, Inc, led by the organization's program director, Mrs. Erin Abernathy, provides ACT Prep classes for students enrolled in Rutherford County schools and schools in the surrounding areas.
This 5-week program includes a review of students' prior ACT diagnostic results by licensed educators. This review provides an actual picture of any skill deficiencies by subject, to assist students in developing a strategic approach to addressing their main target areas. For students who have not yet tested, a benchmark test is conducted during the first Saturday session, to assess their areas of need.
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| Mrs. Erin Abernathy, Program Director |
The program is designed to aid high school students who want to apply for admission into college and qualify for scholarships early. Through the program, students achieve higher scores, which gives them a more competitive edge in the application process.
We recently had the opportunity to speak with Mrs. Abernathy about why she has such a passion for helping the students in Middle Tennessee achieve, and hear is what she had to say:
"My
passion is driven by the lives of everyday people, losing
sleep over how they will cover the expense of college tuition. In 2008,
God revealed to me a plan of action that would remove the anxiety from
my life in this area. I love to share that plan of action with our
students and parents. Many of our students receive full ride
scholarships. Several are on the Dean's list at their respective
schools.
I am passionate about helping young people reach their
highest potential, as they transition from high school to college. Achieving the required composite score to
gain acceptance to your school of choice is more challenging the one might think. Whether the student is an athlete who’s
looking to play division sports on the collegiate level, or an honor student
depending on a high score to make them competitive in the scholarship arena,
they must meet minimum scores on the ACT/SAT. Our ACT Prep program is designed
to help the student familiarize themselves with each section of the test, what each
section is testing over and what is expected. I desire to help families provide
opportunities to their children to receive adequate tutoring-style prep, without
the large dollar amount attached. We
operate a program that’s open to all students who are willing to go the extra
mile to reach their dreams. On average,
our students come in with composite scores between 12 and 31. Since our
inception our average increase for students has been a minimum of 2 points but
as high at 5 points with a 5-week prep course.
We move the program to different schools in the county so more students will have an opportunity to participate, that have limitations on
transportation. Partnering with local
schools shows that ILEAD ACT Prep is not here to compete with the school’s
program, but to support the schools’ initiatives for improving the States
ranking across the nation.
Working with parents to better understand how to use the
results of the ACT by analyzing the diagnostic scores on the test and how to
use them to help the students improve is also something I enjoy. Assisting parents who know they are unable to
cover college expenses is an area that is near and dear to my heart,
because that is the situation I was in only a few years ago. Maintaining a good grade point average, along with a history of
leadership, a solid community service portfolio, great essays and a strong ACT
score, places Tennessee students into position for
scholarship awards."ILEAD ACT Prep, Inc. will continue to host classes throughout the Middle Tennessee area in conjunction with area schools, community centers and universities for a small donation per student, which helps to support some of the resources needed to keep the program going. The program is also open to middle school-aged children taking Pre-Algebra and are on a collegiate pathway. Parent volunteers are much needed and always welcomed. For more information on how you can get your son or daughter involved and on the right track in preparation to take the ACT test, please contact Erin Abernathy at 615.653.6458 or by email at ileadeas@att.net.
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