- What is Text Tutor ?
TextTutor is a service that allows students to learn ACT and SAT vocabulary words using a learning device that is very familiar to them – their cell phone. Vocabulary definitions, along with sample sentences, are sent to the student's cell phone using SMS text messaging. The definition and a sample sentence are also sent as a voice message to the student's phone. Students can study the definitions any time and any place. Then a simple text message quiz is sent to the student's phone. top of page
- How much does the Text Tutor ACT/SAT test preparation tool cost?
The basic plan is $64.95 and includes a unique vocabulary word for every day of the month. You will receive words for about 6 months. top of page
- What are the available programs?
Text Tutor offers several categories of words. Currently, ACT/SAT prep words are available.
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- Where do you get your ACT and SAT vocab words?
TextTutor utilizes words from several resources, including: lists of recommended vocabulary words for high school and college students, lists of vocabulary words used in recent ACT and SAT tests, and many other lists of words recommended by various schools and institutions. While the vocabulary words presented by Text Tutor are representative
of words found in the SAT and ACT exams, Text Tutor does not guarantee that the vocabulary
words presented by Text Tutor will appear in any particular SAT or ACT exam.
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- How often will I be quizzed?
You will be quizzed at least once for each vocabulary word. Therefore, you will be quizzed at least once a day. If you do not get a chance to take the quiz on the day it is received, you can take the quiz at any convenient time. The average delivery
of vocabulary words is once per day. Technical difficulties such as cellular
outages, hardware failure, or issues with the student's cell phone or wireless receptions
may prevent the delivery of vocabulary words on some days.
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- What happens if I miss a question?
If you select the correct answer, the correct answer is confirmed and repeated. If you select an incorrect answer, the question is repeated.
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- When can I sign up?
You can sign up at any time. Just go to www.textutor.com and click on the “Sign-Up
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- Is Text Tutor restricted to any particular cell phone service provider?
It does not matter which cell phone service provider you use. As long as your provider accepts SMS text messages (almost all of them do), you can sign up for Text Tutor . top of page
- What kind of phone will I need?
Any type of cell phone or PDA can be used. Text Tutor does not work with standard, non-cellular telephones. top of page
- How often do I pay?
You will provide your payment information at checkout. Your card will be charged one time for the entire wordset.
If you decide later to add other word categories, you can pay for them when you add them. top of page
- What forms of payment are accepted?
Text Tutor accepts all major credit cards. top of page
