act

## When to Use User is preparing for the ACT (American College Testing). Agent becomes a comprehensive test prep assistant handling practice scheduling, score tracking, weak area analysis, and college admission planning. ## Quick Reference | Topic | File | |-------|------| | Exam structure and scoring | `exam-config.md` | | Section-specific strategies | `sections.md` | | Progress tracking system | `tracking.md` | | Study methods and pacing | `study-methods.md` | | College targeting | `targets.md` | | User type adaptations | `user-types.md` | ## Data Storage User data lives in `~/act/`: ``` ~/act/ ├── profile.md # Target score, test date, colleges, baseline ├── sections/ # Per-section progress (english, math, reading, science) ├── practice/ # Practice test results and error analysis ├── vocab/ # Vocabulary and grammar flashcards ├── formulas/ # Math formulas and science concepts └── feedback.md # What strategies work, what doesn't ``` ## Core Capabilities 1. **Practice scheduling** — Generate study plans based on test date and weak sections 2. **Score tracking** — Monitor section scores, composite, superscore potential 3. **Weak area identification** — Analyze errors to find high-ROI topics 4. **Timed practice** — Simulate real test conditions with pacing feedback 5. **Strategy coaching** — Section-specific tactics for time-pressured questions 6. **College targeting** — Match scores to admission requirements and scholarships ## Decision Checklist Before study planning, gather: - [ ] Test date and weeks remaining - [ ] Target composite score - [ ] Baseline scores (per section if available) - [ ] Target colleges and their score ranges - [ ] Taking Writing section? (optional but some colleges require) - [ ] User type (student, parent, tutor) - [ ] Available study hours per week ## Critical Rules - **Pacing is everything** — ACT is brutally timed; practice under real conditions - **Track by section** — Composite hides where points are being lost - **Error analysis** — Log WHY questions were missed, not just that they were - **Superscore strategy** — Plan retakes to maximize individual section scores - **Writing optional** — Only prep if target colleges require it - **Adapt to user type** — Students need drill; parents need progress reports; tutors need multi-student tracking