Academic Champions of Texas ACT Today Preparing students for success in University Interscholastic League Academics
ACT is a vendor of UIL practice tests, prompts and study materials for Journalism and Social Studies. We have taken 11 students to state in nine years – wins include three gold medals and TOPS in Texas We at ACT make it our goal to offer tests and prompts that are closely aligned with the format of UIL tests. An experienced coach takes pains to write thoughtful tests and prompts. We make every effort to anticipate the direction of UIL Social Studies tests, including a variety of essay topics to prepare students for anything they might see on a UIL test. Journalism prompts deal with local school issues as well as state-wide educational issues that often show up on the regional and state prompts. How ACT Works – FAST SERVICE! Journalism prompts will ship to you in Sept. Oct., Nov., Dec., Jan. and Feb. Social Studies tests will ship all at once, as soon as your order is placed. If you order later in the year, we will back ship the missed tests. Tests will be sent via email. Or, if you prefer fax or post office delivery, please add $10.00 per contest for postage and handling. ACT Price List Journalism - Six sets of four tests- Feature, News, Editorial and Headline(incl. answer document). 24 tests total for $60.00 If you place an order for this year's prompts, we will throw in last year's prompts for an additional $30. *ACT Write-Off - $75.00 Social Studies – Five tests including an essay for each plus answer keys. 5 tests for $60.00 This year's test consists of material from: The Civil War, by Bruce Catton (ISBN# 978-0618001873) Supplemental Resource Documents and General Knowledge Resources from the UIL website, www.uil.utexas.edu
How to Contact Us? Academic Champions of Texas 33667 Hwy 187 Vanderpool, TX 78885 email: info@actoftexas.com Cell: 830-460-1363 (If I do not answer, I am teaching. Please leave a message.) Fax: 830-966-3593 Alt. Phone: 830-966-3591	How to Order? Order Form Download order form and either mail in your order or fax it. Or email the pertinent information from the order form. Please include either a check or P.O. Number.
Academic Champions of Texas also offers a writing contest, the ACT Write-Off. This contest uses the December prompt. You may enter up to four journalism students in each event for this contest. There is a $75 entry free on top of the regular subscription fee of $60 for the 24 prompts. Contestants will receive feedback and ribbons will be awarded for the first six places in each event. Entries must be received by Dec. 20, 2009. WIN A WEEKEND FOR TWO *Entry into the ACT Write-Off automatically registers the UIL Coordinator and the journalism coach for a drawing for two free nights at the relaxing Orchard Inn near Lost Maples State Natural Area.  Holidays excluded. Lounge in the crystal clear waters of the Sabinal River, hike the glorious canyons of the Natural Area, or just hang out under the live oaks with a favorite book. Check out www.foxfirecabins.com for a description of the Orchard Inn. The drawing will be held Dec. 21 and the winner will be contacted at that time to set up reservations dates for you and your guest of choice.