Lauren’s Success Story
Meet Lauren B.
Lauren first attended Bumo for ACT prep and, with only 8 weeks of tutoring, ended up scoring a 32 on her official test! Despite only dedicating 2 months to tutoring, she made sure to take hundreds of practice tests and review them independently.
Not only is she an ACT champ, but she’s also basically a freakin’ champ in everything she does. Lauren was a 3.8 GPA student and displayed natural leadership and a true passion for community outreach.
She was the founder and head of her own club, Every Body Affinity, to promote body positivity and self-love on campus. As a voracious reader and writer, Lauren served as the head of the Book Club and volunteered for numerous reading programs at schools and libraries in her local community.
In her free time, she writes poetry as a way to express her emotions. In case that isn’t enough, Lauren was also the ASB Secretary and plays for Westridge’s Varsity Volleyball and Basketball team. Sports has been a huge part of her life growing up (she’s played basketball since she was 8 years old!).
Given her accomplishments, it’s no surprise that Lauren was selected out of 44 competing finalists for the honor of serving as Princess for the Tournament of Roses Association.
Why Bumo?
“To be frank, I loved working with Bumo. During the summer I had regularly scheduled practice tests every weekend and would often arrange tutoring sessions to review the problems I struggled with. The atmosphere at Bumo is so comfortable and supportive that seeking the help of their instructors never felt intimidating. I was encouraged by all the instructors and found them extremely helpful when quickly grading my score reports, turning them over the next day, and helping me schedule tutoring or more practice tests.”
Lauren on Starting Test Prep Early
“My tip for current students for SAT/ACT Test Prep would be to start early. I didn’t start studying for the ACT until the summer before my senior year, which definitely shortened the window I had to study and the number of official tests I would be able to take before college applications were due. I also advise other students to dedicate their time and energy to studying for the ACT. Taking practice tests each weekend, in addition to studying for about 45 minutes per day, was what ultimately lead to my success on the actual test. I worked very hard to bump up my test score and was determined to achieve a 32. After taking as many tests as I took, I was no longer afraid of the test and I was truly prepared for all possible questions. The official test felt just like another practice test since I wasn’t stressed out or panicked.”