Frequently Asked Questions
In an effort to be respectful of your time, we have collected our most frequently asked questions below. Please review the following sections before calling the office.
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General
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Our office is located at:
105 Independence Blvd #3
Lafayette, LA 70506 -
1-on-1 sessions can be either in-center or virtual at the discretion of the student/parent.
Small group sessions are only offered in-center at our office in Lafayette, LA.
Weekend ACT Boot Camp sessions are currently offered in Lafayette and Lake Charles, LA. We would love to travel to your city to host sessions for groups of 8 or more.
Both in-center and virtual sessions allow students to work 1-on-1 with an expert tutor. We tutor students all across the US. -
Once your child is registered, you will receive a link to your Parent Portal.
Here, if you are enrolled in 1-on-1 sessions, you can search by month, day, time slot, and/or instructor to schedule your child’s sessions.
Students are automatically scheduled for small group and boot camp sessions once the registration fee is paid and you have chosen your date on the form. -
Complete the Student Information Form.
We'll reach out to you within a few days to plan a schedule that fits your needs. -
Payment plans are available, and online payments are accepted.
Sessions are prepaid to secure scheduled dates.
Payment must be received at least 24 hours before each session, or the session will be automatically canceled. -
Simply log in to your parent portal to cancel within 24 hours.
Your account will be charged for cancellations made less than 24 hours’ notice.
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No, there is no contract. Families may discontinue services at any time with at least 24 hours’ notice.
Refunds are unavailable.
ACT Prep
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Students should take the ACT no later than the summer after their 10th-grade year. We recommend students take the ACT after they have taken Algebra 1 and Geometry.
Reaching ACT goal scores early allows students to maximize college entry and scholarship opportunities. -
We strongly recommend taking an ACT Prep course before testing to:
- Reduce test anxiety
- Maximize test scores
- Strengthen math, grammar, and reading skills
- Qualify for college entry
- Qualify for scholarships
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Weekend Bootcamp is not your traditional boot camp. Students experience engaging, encouraging, and effective tutoring while learning skills and strategies for English, Math, and Reading.
Small Group ACT Prep is ideal for students who need accountability & a consistent schedule to study for the ACT. Seats are limited to 6-8 students per group.
1-on-1 ACT Prep is personalized to cater specifically to each student’s individual needs. Our expert ACT Coaches help your teen correct mistakes, improve pacing, and close skill gaps that are costing them points. This is a premium experience designed to help your teen maximize their ACT scores.
If you are unsure which would best serve your teen, we’d be happy to offer a personalized recommendation.
To request a free parent consultation, email info@aimhighla.com or call us at (337) 345-4293. -
Cost varies based on child's Individual Improvement Plan.
Your investment in ACT Prep sessions will save you thousands of dollars in college tuition fees by positioning your son/daughter to qualify for scholarships.
Click here to view ACT Prep course options.
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Our students have significantly increased their scores after taking a minimum of 8-10 one-hour sessions.
For best results, ATL Students are asked to:
Attend every scheduled session on time.
Complete every assigned practice.
Bring required materials to every session (ACT book, calculator, notebook, pencil).
Ask questions. Tutoring is a safe space to make mistakes.
Make ACT Prep a priority.
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Our students have increased their subject-specific ACT scores up to 6-7 points.
This results in overall ACT increases of 4 points or more!
Tutoring
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We tutor students from grades 3 to 12.
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• Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry
• ELA, Reading, Writing
• Math
• ACT/SAT Prep
• Pre-ACT Prep
Billing
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All tutoring sessions are prepaid.
Families will receive an invoice every month to pre-pay for tutoring sessions.
Tuition is due before the 1st session of each month.
Families who choose a membership will have the same rate every month.
Monthly tuition rates will fluctuate for families who pay per session to account for months with holidays & school closures.
Students’ tutoring sessions will automatically be canceled for unpaid sessions. Dates will become available to students on the waiting list.
Same-day cancellations and no-shows will be charged for the session with no makeup session.
Families may discontinue tutoring services at any time by kindly sending an email to info@aimhighla.com to discontinue future invoices.
Tutoring sessions within prepaid months are non-refundable.
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Each invoice must be paid before the 1st session on the invoice.
We accept credit cards, checks, cash, and PayPal payments. Checks are payable to Above the Limit.
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All payments to Above the Limit, LLC are non-refundable.
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Above the Limit will be closed for all school holidays. An email will be sent by the 1st of every month to notify families of closure dates.
There will be no in-center or virtual tutoring sessions on school closure dates.
Tutoring sessions will be canceled in case of severe weather, following similar procedures used by the Lafayette Parish School Board. A mass email/text will be sent to notify families of canceled tutoring sessions.
Families will not be charged for sessions canceled by Above the Limit or a tutor.
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Kindly request to reschedule tutoring sessions before the date scheduled. This courtesy allows the tutor to rearrange his/her schedule as well.
Same-day cancellations will be charged a $30 fee with no makeup session.
No shows will be charged for the session with no makeup session.
Families who consistently cancel tutoring sessions (3 or more within a month) will be removed from the tutoring calendar and added to the “as-needed” list. The fee for these sessions is $55 if available.