BOUNTIFUL -- Although Davis School Dis-trict students consistently score higher than the national average, ACT preparation classes will be offered at the University of Utah extension in Bountiful for those students who feel like they could be a little more ready. The classes will include 18 hours of instruction and testing that will be provided over the course of seven sessions. The course includes a diagnostic test to assess pre-course performance levels.

There are two class sections. The first session will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. every Wednesday from Sept. 12-Oct. 24 in room 106 at the Bountiful U of U campus at 75 East 200 South in room 106.

The second session will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 1; Tuesdays from Nov. 7 to Dec. 5; and Wednesday, Dec. 6, at the same location.

The course fee is $150 plus a $35 special fee for a total of $185.

Those who are interested in taking an ACT preparation course should visit www.youth.

utah.edu or call 801-581-6984 to register.

According to information given by the University of Utah, during the classes students will: "Identify strengths and weaknesses; practice all question types found on the ACT; devise general test-taking strategies to increase 'test wiseness;' learn suggested remedies for test anxiety and take a full-scale proctored practice test."

University classes have been held at the historic Stoker School since 1981. The Bountiful campus offers free parking and a central location for Bountiful residents.

The spacious facility includes 17 classrooms, two study rooms, a gymnasium, two ceramics studios, and a computer lab with 22 computers.

A wide selection of general education and prerequisite courses, as well as Lifelong Learning, Technology Education, and Youth Education classes are available.

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