Mindful Solutions Consulting

06/06/2025

Prep matters.

In 2024, some 42,608 students in Louisiana took the ACT test, a pre-college standardized exam graded on a scale of 1 to 36.

The national average ACT score in 2024 was 19.4. In Louisiana, the average score was 17.7*, according to data from the Louisiana Department of Education.

https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/louisiana-act-scores/article_3b30f884-cfe4-499a-a5b4-49cca1ef2a43.html?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR5T9do0fFzQp-j8rAGfL2HTL0c0cKeii72w21676LNkqTXugGCVXjZ2KHSO_Q_aem_SRCWI7ePLw3mhdERX9mZ1A

The national average ACT score in 2024 was 19.4. In Louisiana, the average score was 17.7. See parish data.

05/26/2025

For all those who sacrificed in any way for the freedoms we enjoy and for the Constitution. Thank you.

05/21/2025

It’s testing time!!

I have two spots open for the June 14 exam and six spots open for the July 12 ACT exam.

Remember— these are the final two TRADITIONAL paper exams before ACT changes to the enhanced format in September.

Rising seniors— get your BEST scores NOW with these two tests!!

Message me for details on how my personalized 1:1 program can help your student meet their goals!! No one should pay full price tuition and admissions has never been more competitive.

If you have a rising junior—solid prep can help your student to curb test anxiety, to understand how the test works, and to start mastering the math and English content and timing.

04/22/2025

If you are a junior, TAKE THOSE SUMMER ACTs!!!! Do NOT wait until fall/September.

Your score options will plummet.

First pic is the OLD scoring scale. You can see where a student would score with more questions and cushy scoring.

The second pic is the upcoming ENHANCED ACT scaling table. Notice the vast difference in scores where a student can barely miss questions to score higher.

DO NOT WAIT!!

04/13/2025

If you live in Louisiana… check out this article about proposed changes to TOPS awards and the potential effects.

Also check the comments for a proposed House bill that is working to do away with EOC scores in favor of a required minimum ACT score for high school graduation.

What do y’all think of this?

https://kpel965.com/louisiana-tops-scholarship-bill-award-changes/

A new bill could reshape how TOPS works across Louisiana. With award caps and a new “Excellence” tier, some students may gain—but others could pay thousands more.

04/08/2025

Messages like this warm the heart.

03/28/2025

Woo woo!!! 8 hours of zoom prep to help this young lady prep for her school digital test. (If you know anything about the digital formatting, science is brutal.) Big increases elsewhere!! And she is still working towards the 4/5 paper exam. 🎉🎉🎉

If you did not know, four points scored anywhere in the four sections will raise a composite score 1 point. If she can raise 8 points anywhere, she will get that 30 composite. (I have faith… 😉😀)

So very proud of her and all her hard work!

03/21/2025

It's extremely important to review your FAFSA Submission Summary after completing your application. Mapping Your Future has Six Things to Check on Your FAFSA Submission Summary to make sure you're doing everything you need to do to secure your educational future!

By Catherine Mueller

03/14/2025

Wow. I’m so grateful seeing how much my tutoring business has grown since moving to Memphis almost three years ago.

I’m sitting here going over my tutoring mileage and number of bookings for 2024.

Looking at 2025 so far, I had 53 appointments for January. 51 appointments for February. 😳 89 appointments for March!! 😀🎉 40 appointments for April so far, and 11 for May. I was fully booked for the April 5 and school exams by the third week of February. That was new!

I wish I could clone myself!
As a solopreneur tutor, there are only so many hours in the day. Sadly, I had to turn away six local families because there was absolutely no space left in my calendar for the April exam.

I feel very, very fortunate to get to use my teaching experiences and expert knowledge to help students reach their goals.

If you are someone you know are looking to take the June and July ACT exams, or if your student needs some APUSH or AP Lang exam prep, I’m your girl. I do in person local and Zoom for anywhere in the U.S. I have a treasure trove of parent and student reviews and scores to share as well.

Don’t wait too long to book with me! I fill up quickly and always have returning students.
Also, the ACT will take a rather less predictable and unfriendly turn on the September exam. Take advantage of the remaining “regular” tests. 🥰🥰

So thankful for everyone I work with!

03/12/2025

Hey hey!

Could be a lot of value here if your student needs ACT math tips on the calculator!

Texas Instruments is hosting a FREE ACT math event. This will be recorded and a link will be sent even if you cannot attend. Be sure to register!

Here is a link to the YouTube Live event:

02/18/2025

If it succeeds, a lawsuit in Texas could end 504 Plans for 8.5 million public school students across the country. Here’s what you need to know.

02/18/2025

Beware of scammers!!

Your child has signed up to take a SAT test. A person calls claiming to be with the College Board requesting money. Stop! This is probably a scam.