Spring and Summer 2023 Classes

Thinking about taking an ACT or SAT this spring or summer and prefer working with a group of motivated students? Then small group prep with Breakaway might be for you! In addition to our highly effective, flexible private instruction for the ACT and SAT, Breakaway offers an assortment of engaging, proven small group prep classes to help your student succeed. Breakaway’s small group instructors bring a depth of expertise on all sections of the test, along with warmth, humor and insight. Don’t just take the test….take on the test with Breakaway.

June ACT

Official Test Date: June 10th ACT

In-person ACT prep class in Breakaway’s Plymouth office

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Breakaway is pleased to present a a four-week, 12-hour prep class to help students prepare for the June 10th national ACT. Classes will meet four times and include access to two of Breakaway’s weekend practice tests and all materials.

Sunday, May 7th, 5 p.m.-8 p.m.
Sunday, May 14th, 5 p.m.-8 p.m.
Sunday, May 21st, 5 p.m.-8 p.m.
Sunday, June 4th, 5 p.m.-8 p.m.

There is a maximum of 8 students per session. Breakaway’s Plymouth office is located at 12800 Industrial Park Blvd., Suite 50, Plymouth 55441.

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June ACT

Official Test Date: June 10th ACT

In-person ACT prep class in Breakaway’s St. Paul office

Breakaway is pleased to present a four-week, 12-hour in-person prep class to help students prepare for the June 10th national ACT. Classes will meet four times at Breakaway’s St. Paul office (550 Snelling Ave. S, Ste 103, St. Paul 55116) and include access to two of Breakaway’s weekend practice tests and all materials.

Wednesday, May 17th from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Wednesday, May 24th from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Wednesday, May 31st from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Wednesday, June 7th from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

There is a maximum of 8 students per session. Breakaway’s St. Paul office is located at 550 Snelling Ave. S, Ste 103, St. Paul 55116.

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July ACT

Official Test Date: July 15th ACT

In-person ACT prep class in Breakaway’s Plymouth office

Breakaway is pleased to present a a four-week, 12-hour in-person prep class to help students prepare for the July 15th national ACT. Classes will meet four times on Tuesday evenings at Breakaway’s Plymouth and include access to two of Breakaway’s weekend practice tests and all materials.

Tuesday, June 13th from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Tuesday, June 20th from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Tuesday, June 27th from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Tuesday, July 11th from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

There is a maximum of 8 students per session. Breakaway’s Plymouth office is located at 12800 Industrial Park Blvd., Suite 50, Plymouth, MN 55441.

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July ACT

Official Test Date: July 15th ACT

In-person ACT prep class in Breakaway’s Plymouth office

Breakaway is pleased to present a a four-week, 12-hour in-person prep class to help students prepare for the July 15th national ACT. Classes will meet four times on Wednesday evenings at Breakaway’s Plymouth and include access to two of Breakaway’s weekend practice tests and all materials.

Wednesday, June 14th from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Wednesday, June 21st from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Wednesday, June 28th from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Wednesday, July 12th from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

There is a maximum of 8 students per session. Breakaway’s Plymouth office is located at 12800 Industrial Park Blvd., Suite 50, Plymouth, MN 55441.

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July ACT

Official Test Date: July 15th ACT

In-person ACT prep class in Breakaway’s Plymouth office

Breakaway is pleased to present a a four-week, 12-hour in-person prep class to help students prepare for the July 15th national ACT. Classes will meet four times on Friday mornings at Breakaway’s Plymouth and include access to two of Breakaway’s weekend practice tests and all materials.

Friday, June 16th from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Friday, June 23rd from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Friday, June 30th from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Friday, July 14th from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

There is a maximum of 8 students per session. Breakaway’s Plymouth office is located at 12800 Industrial Park Blvd., Suite 50, Plymouth, MN 55441.

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July ACT

Official Test Date: July 15th ACT

In-person ACT prep class in Breakaway’s St. Paul office

Breakaway is pleased to present a a four-week, 12-hour in-person prep class to help students prepare for the July 15th national ACT.Classes will meet four times at Breakaway’s St. Paul office (550 Snelling Ave. S, Ste 103, St. Paul 55116) and include access to two of Breakaway’s weekend practice tests and all materials.

Sunday, June 11th from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, June 18th from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, June 25th from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, July 9th from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.

There is a maximum of 7 students per session. Breakaway’s St. Paul office is located at 550 Snelling Ave. S, Ste 103, St. Paul 55116.

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July ACT

Official Test Date: July 15th ACT

Breakaway’s In-person ACT prep classes at the Blake School – Hopkins

Breakaway is pleased to present a two four-week, 24-hour in-person prep classes to help students prepare for the July 15th national ACT. Classes will meet eight times for three hours each at Blake’s Hopkins campus; classes are open to all students and include access to Breakaway’s weekend practice tests and all materials.

Session A: Monday and Wednesday mornings, June 12th – July 12th, 10:00am – 1:00pm
No class week of July 4th
Session B: Tuesday and Thursday mornings, June 13th – July 13th, 10:00am – 1:00pm
No class week of July 4th
Both sessions include access to a complimentary review session on Friday, July 12th from 10am – 1pm.

All students are welcome to attend these classes. Blake’s Hopkins campus is located at the intersection of Excelsior Boulevard and Blake Road in Hopkins, between Hwys 100 and 169.

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September ACT

Official Test Date: September 9th ACT

In-person ACT prep class in Breakaway’s Plymouth office

Breakaway is pleased to present a a four-week, 12-hour in-person prep class to help students prepare for the September 9th national ACT. Classes will meet four times on Tuesday evenings at Breakaway’s Plymouth office and include access to two of Breakaway’s weekend practice tests and all materials.

Tuesday, July 18th from 6 p.m. – 9.p.m.
Tuesday, July 25th from 6 p.m. – 9.p.m.
Tuesday, August 1st from 6 p.m. – 9.p.m.
Tuesday, August 8th from 6 p.m. – 9.p.m.

There is a maximum of 8 students per session. Breakaway’s Plymouth office is located at 12800 Industrial Park Blvd., Suite 50, Plymouth 55441.

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September ACT

Official Test Date: September 9th ACT

In-person ACT prep class in Breakaway’s Plymouth office

Breakaway is pleased to present a a four-week, 12-hour in-person prep class to help students prepare for the September 9th national ACT. Classes will meet four times on Wednesday mornings at Breakaway’s Plymouth office and include access to two of Breakaway’s weekend practice tests and all materials.

Wednesday, August 2nd from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Wednesday, August 9th from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Wednesday, August 16th from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Wednesday, August 23rd from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

There is a maximum of 8 students per session. Breakaway’s Plymouth office is located at 12800 Industrial Park Blvd., Suite 50, Plymouth 55441.

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September ACT

Official Test Date: September 9th ACT

In-person ACT prep class in Breakaway’s Plymouth office

Breakaway is pleased to present a a four-week, 12-hour in-person prep class to help students prepare for the September 9th national ACT. Classes will meet four times on Wednesday evenings at Breakaway’s Plymouth office and include access to two of Breakaway’s weekend practice tests and all materials.

Wednesday, August 2nd from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Wednesday, August 9th from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Wednesday, August 16th from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Wednesday, August 23rd from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

There is a maximum of 8 students per session. Breakaway’s Plymouth office is located at 12800 Industrial Park Blvd., Suite 50, Plymouth 55441.

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September ACT

Official Test Date: September 9th ACT

In-person ACT prep class in Breakaway’s St. Paul office

Breakaway is pleased to present a four-week, 12-hour in-person prep class to help students prepare for the September 9th national ACT. Classes will meet four times at Breakaway’s St. Paul office (550 Snelling Ave. S, Ste 103, St. Paul 55116) and include access to two of Breakaway’s weekend practice tests and all materials.

Sunday, August 6th from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, August 13th from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, August 20th from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, August 27th from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.

There is a maximum of 7 students per session. Breakaway’s St. Paul office is located at 550 Snelling Ave. S, Ste 103, St. Paul 55116.

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September ACT

Official Test Date: September 9th ACT

Breakaway’s In-person ACT prep classes at the Blake School – Hopkins

Breakaway is pleased to present a two four-week, 24-hour in-person prep classes to help students prepare for the September 9th national ACT. Classes will meet eight times for three hours each at Blake’s Hopkins campus; classes are open to all students and include access to Breakaway’s weekend practice tests and all materials.

Session C: Monday and Wednesday mornings, July 17th – August 9th, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Session D: Tuesday and Thursday mornings, July 18th – August 10th, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Both sessions include access to a complimentary review session on Friday, August 12th from 10am – 1pm.

All students are welcome to attend these classes. Blake’s Hopkins campus is located at the intersection of Excelsior Boulevard and Blake Road in Hopkins, between Hwys 100 and 169.

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September ACT

Official Test Date: September 9th ACT

ONLINE ACT prep class

Breakaway is pleased to present a a four-week, 12-hour ONLINE prep class to help students prepare for the September 9th national ACT or an in-school ACT in April. Classes will meet eight times for 90 minutes each and include access to two of Breakaway’s weekend practice tests and all materials. Classes will meet from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. on the following dates:

Sunday, July 30th
Wednesday, August 2nd
Sunday, August 6th
Wednesday, August 9th
Sunday, August 13th
Wednesday, August 16th
Sunday, August 20th
Wednesday, August 23rd

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August or October SAT

Official Test Date: August 26 or October 7 SAT

Breakaway’s In-person SAT prep class at the Blake School – Hopkins

Breakaway is pleased to present a four-week, 24-hour in-person prep class to help students prepare for the August 26 or October 7 SAT. Classes will meet eight times for three hours each at Blake’s Hopkins campus; classes are open to all students and include access to Breakaway’s weekend practice tests and all materials.

Session E: Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, July 18th – August 10th, 1:30pm – 4:30pm
The session include access to a complimentary review session on Friday, August 11th from 1:30pm – 4:30pm.

All students are welcome to attend these classes. Blake’s Hopkins campus is located at the intersection of Excelsior Boulevard and Blake Road in Hopkins, between Hwys 100 and 169.

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Costs vary from $545 to $1,195

Classes Include:

Focused, insightful, action-packed prep classes
12 to 24 hours of instruction
Practice sets for homework to reinforce concepts and strategies learned in the classroom
Classes led by Breakaway‘s expert ACT instructors, most with more than 1,000 of instruction
Comprehensive reviews of all commonly tested concepts in grammar, algebra I, geometry, algebra II, trigonometry, other advanced math topics, chemistry, physics and biology
Critical insights and plenty of practice with test-taking and time management strategies for all sections of the test, including the time-constrained sections of reading and science
A proprietary and proven study guide
Access to more than 40 current ACTs
Access to Breakaway’s proctored practice tests held ONLINE every weekend of the year; please click here to sign up!

Looking for more individualized help? Supplement your class with customized, one-on-one instruction with Breakaway.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT BREAKAWAY

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Breakaway does so much more than just college prep. Your holistic approach to the “whole” child is a gift that keeps on giving well beyond testing. My dyslexic son walked into your program believing himself a poor test taker and just plain “stupid.” He walks away with a 10-point improvement in his results, an ACT score in the 90th percentile, happily proving to himself that he is, beyond all doubt, really quite bright! We so appreciate all the time you took to meet with us, to identify and even change teachers to find the perfect personality and teaching style fit for our son. Thank you for all you do for our children, their futures and perhaps even more importantly, their self-esteem!

Suburban Minneapolis Family
Just wanted to touch base with you. My son `{`a senior at Minnetonka High School`}` scored 4 points higher! He was very excited. Thanks again for the excellent tutoring, you accomplished a lot in only 2 sessions. I will definitely be recommending you to all my friends and family.

Minnetonka father
Just wanted to let you know that my son got his ACT scores back and he scored a 35! Thank you so much for all Breakaway did to help him do so well!

Orono Parent
I appreciate the detailed feedback on my students. In a way, I think they are both looking forward to taking the ACT (and also be glad once it's over). I believe you have instilled a greater degree of confidence, subject knowledge and a positive outlook on the whole process for them....I thank you for that. They have both enjoyed your teaching process and how well you connect with them. My only regret is that we didn't hook up sooner

Benilde St. Margaret's parent
Holy Mother of God! Check this out! A 35! Amazing results – I’m glad he persevered and took it one more time. Thank you!

Breck parent
My daughter was so excited! I almost emailed you Saturday with her news that she scored a 35, but she wanted to tell you in person at last night's lesson. I am very happy for her - and so grateful for your help.

Blake parent
We really appreciated the ability of Breakaway to tailor test prep to our child’s needs. Our daughter began with group sessions and weekend test sessions. The feedback allowed her to efficiently address her weaknesses with one-on-one tutoring. Ron’s personal attention to matching his instructors to our daughter’s needs was greatly appreciated. His follow-through was impressive. Breakaway is a great option for a kid that is willing to work. A real difference-maker.

Edina parent
Thank you for all your great preparation. My daughter scored a 35 overall with 36s in English and Science. Math was a 33. I was very pleased with Breakaway and your personal attention to my daughter. I have already passed your name along to several other parents.

Breck parent
Thanks for all you do. You have given us so much hope for our son. If not for you, we never would have had our son tested for dyslexia.....nor would he have received the extra time he needs. Thanks again

Suburban Minneapolis family
I am so grateful to have had you for both of our daughters last year. My older daughter accepted an invitation to attend her reach school - tough to get into and just awesome. You helped her get from a 22 to a 26 (31 in Science and 30 in math). Without that, she wouldn’t have this opportunity next year. Thank you for all you do! I have one more daughter so if you are still doing this in a few years, we will see you again!

St. Paul family
Ron, I asked my son if he had contacted you about his test scores yet, and he said he had. So I won't be spoiling his surprise of telling you he received a composite score of 34!! Wow, quite an achievement. Most probably the biggest of his life to date. It will open more doors to him than he can imagine and that will also affect the rest of his life as well. Thanks for spending your time with him and obviously doing a fabulous job. I asked my son about the sessions and he said that besides going over the wrong answers on the sample tests, you helped him to understand what sort of thinking process they were looking for. Thanks for 'reaching' him and teaching him in a style he could comprehend. Great work!! You should feel a great sense of satisfaction for getting kids to achieve so greatly. You are gifted! Thanks again.

Parent of a Breck Student
I got a 33 composite!!! I wanted to thank you so much for everything you have done for me regardless of the outcome, but especially now that we can see all of our time and hard work pay off for me today. You took me from a very confused and hopeless but dedicated worker with a 21, my first test with you, all the way to a top tier 33 score. I cannot thank you enough.

Mounds Park Academy student
Thank you for the follow up Ron, and for your continued work with our daughter. It's truly rewarding to see her so motivated and proud of her own achievements. You have inspired her to reach beyond what she thought was possible. We knew she had it in her all along, but sometimes a 'non-parent' voice and coach makes all the difference. Thanks for being that difference in her life at a critical period!

Eastridge High School parent
Ron, you are great - thank you! I can't tell you the peace of mind my husband and I have about all of this stuff with your advice, guidance, and tutoring for our daughter.

Blake School parent
We’re grateful to you Ron. You spend so much time with the students AND the parents AND the follow up….you’re a busy guy!! I don’t know what we’d do without you and are so happy that your name was given to us. We will pass your name on!

Edina High School parent
Thank you so much for working with our son to prepare for the ACT test. I'm thrilled with his first test results.... this is a direct result of having more skills and more confidence in taking the test, which he has gained from working with you. He's so open and receptive to working with you. You're a great teacher!

Wayzata High School parent
Thank you for your lesson summaries. I read every bit. My daughter is re-energized by her new results. Thanks again for your excellent coaching. My daughter highly respects you.

Edina High School parent
We all agree that test prep with you has been time and money well spent. It's an added bonus that we got to know you in the process!

Breck Upper School parent
You accomplished in a few hours what years of schooling and countless explanations from me couldn't.

Mounds Park Academy parent
`{`I liked the`}` clear communication to parents and to student, very well organized, good rapport with student, very positive and encouraging but with high standards.

Edina High School parent
`{`I liked`}` the individual attention to areas of need – not to mention that the personality of the tutor was a great match.

Hopkins High School parent
Ron explained things in a way that made sense to my son and gave him useful strategies for the test questions. He felt like Ron was working with him towards a common goal and enjoyed their sessions. He did not feel ``tutored`` or like the sessions were turning summer into homework. Rather, he felt like they were a team and that Ron really cared about his progress.

Mounds Park Academy parent
Our family was very pleased with the ACT instruction our daughter received from Ron Michalak. We learned about his test preparation instruction from a neighbor and subsequently recommended him to several of our friends. Ron was well-prepared and organized, and he approached lessons with the perfect mix of focus and humor. He raised her practice scores significantly by focusing on the areas in which she needed the most review and continuing to help her gain points in her stronger subject areas.

Hopkins High School parent

Spring and Summer 2023 Classes

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August or October SAT

Costs vary from $545 to $1,195

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