Quantum JUMP ACT Test Prep with Yellow Parachute
Research consistently shows that executive function skills are more strongly associated with school readiness and academic success than IQ or prior knowledge. These are also the skills employers say are most influential in a new hire’s success. By focusing on Executive Function Skills in combination with ACT Prep, Quantum JUMP better prepares not just for standardized exams, but also for the ongoing demands of higher education and future career goals.
Quantum JUMP ACT Prep
The term “Quantum Jump” was inspired in 2019 during ACT Prep sessions with a group of six close friends, who, despite supportive families and hard work, found themselves asking, “Great, we got into college. Now what?“
Together, we looked closer at the mindset, skillset, and habit-gaps that were holding each brilliant young woman back. We landed on the 12 Executive Function Skills as the common denominator. The name Quantum Jump captures the leaps we all take as we move out of our comfort zones—embodying bold steps and brave transitions into our next chapters.
What Students Say
Students report that Yellow Parachute’s test prep curriculum helps prepare them with the mindset, skillset, and habits that serve them beyond the test.
In addition to boosting scores, students say they have become better overall test takers, strategic thinkers, and have improved time management and confidence in learning.
How Quantum JUMP ACT Prep with Yellow Parachute is Different
Integrating Executive Function Skills into ACT Test Prep significantly enhances student outcomes:
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Enhanced Focus and Attention: Skills such as inhibitory control and sustained attention enable students to concentrate during study sessions and on test day, minimizing distractions.
- Better Time Management: With strong executive function, students can allocate appropriate time to each section of the test and avoid running out of time during the actual exam.
- Emotional Regulation and Reduced Test Anxiety: Executive function skills include managing stress and emotions. Students who can regulate their emotions are more likely to stay calm and perform optimally during high-stakes exams.
- Greater Academic Engagement and Motivation: Students with well-developed executive function skills are more likely to enjoy learning, feel confident, and maintain motivation throughout the test prep process.
- Transferable Life Skills: The benefits extend beyond test prep—students gain lifelong skills in organization, self-regulation, and adaptive thinking, which support future academic and personal challenges!
We have SOLVED the “I forgot to do my homework” challenge! If your student can send and receive texts on their phone, they can communicate with us to set goals, receive reminders, encouragement, and answers to questions, and check off to-do items in our browser-based app!
ACT’s My Answer Key (formerly TIR) Service
The ACT My Answer Key gives you detailed feedback on your test answers. If you are able to take the test on a designated ACT My Answer Key, we recommend it!
This service is available on the upcoming October 2025, April 2026, and June 2026 tests.
Questions about which option is best? Fill out our Consultation Form, and we’ll give you a call to discuss!
Your student’s Full-Color Student Guide contains everything they need to know about the test – and beyond!
Testimonials
Yellow Parachute has helped me organize, study, and prepare for upcoming tests. I have also learned to be my own best advocate!
We have seen results. Learning does not happen in a linear fashion, so it is often difficult to judge progress along the way. But in each case, we have seem clear growth in our children…both in what they have learned and how they are learning it.
Your company’s services are above and beyond, especially when it comes to finding high-quality assistance quickly.
We LOVE Yellow Parachute! My son told us it’s the BEST teacher he’s EVER had! Hands down TOP NOTCH!!!
Real Yellow Parachute ACT Student Results…
IN 12 HOURS
STUDENT: Highly motivated, high achiever, test anxiety
12 HOURS OF TUTORING
| English: 33 to 35 | Math: 26 to 30 |
| Reading: 30 to 33 | Science: 28 to 28 |
IN 16 HOURS
STUDENT: Solid student, general academic aptitude, strong athlete, schedule highly booked with sports
16 HOURS OF TUTORING
| English: 24 to 30 | Math:18 to 24 |
| Reading: 24 to 31 | Science: 21 to 26 |
IN 20 HOURS
STUDENT: Highly motivated, high achiever, over-scheduled, ADHD
20 HOURS OF TUTORING
| English: 27 to 34 | Math:25 to 27 |
| Reading: 32 to 34 | Science: 25 to 28 |
IN 26 HOURS
STUDENT: Hard working student, conscientious, lacks confidence, works slowly, gets rattled during testing
26 HOURS OF TUTORING
| English: 20 to 28 | Math:21 to 23 |
| Reading: 23 to 28 | Science: 23 to 28 |
