If you have found your way here, I guess you are wondering what this company is all about, and if this company could possibly benefit you. Well, first of all, let me tell you a little about me. I grew up in Decatur, and graduated from Decatur High in 1991. I then attended the University of Alabama where I received a Bachelor’s degree in History and Political Science and a Master’s degree in Public
Administration. Over the past two decades I have worked in city government and been a corporate trainer and recruiter. I have always had a passion for helping others. In fact, I have been working with students as a teacher and tutor in either a part-time or full-time capacity for nearly fifteen years. For the past six years, I have been working full-time doing test prep where I have specialized in preparing students for the ACT. All in all, I have worked with just over a thousand students over the past fifteen years. Since working in test prep full-time, I have had the opportunity to design and teach ACT and SAT classes, hire, train, and manage test prep tutors and teachers, create ACT instructional material that has been used for tutoring, small group and classroom instruction, as well as design a variety of programs for schools around the area. Just over two years ago, I formed this company with the dream of making a difference in the lives of our youth by helping them get the best ACT score possible and as such get into college or get that scholarship they deserve. I know that there are a lot of people and a lot of companies out there that provide test prep services, most notably the ACT. So, why should you consider utilizing our services? Well, I would hope that anyone that I have ever worked with would attest to three things that set us apart and that you can expect from It’s a Test Thing… First of all, I have and continue to be passionate about providing the very best quality instruction possible. I know that I have been blessed to be able to find what I am good at, and in doing so make a quality living for my wife and two daughters. Second, I think anyone would tell you that if there is anyone out there that knows more about the ACT, that I would like to meet them. Over the past six years, I have dedicated myself to becoming the very best ACT expert around. I have taken every ACT I can get my hands on, and routinely make a 36 on them. My car tag says ACTGUY, and my students often tell me that they take pride in knowing they are receiving instruction from the most knowledgeable person about this test around. Thirdly, anyone I have worked with, I think would tell you that once you work with me, you are like family. I always have been and continue to be absolutely committed to doing everything I possibly can to assist a student in reaching their maximum potential. I truly take to heart the saying, “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.”
In the end, I always tell parents that my goal is to see a student do their absolute best on the ACT, and if that means that they can get that elsewhere, than I will be satisfied. I just feel that the expertise I have developed combined with my commitment to seeing to it that a student reaches their potential, has allowed me to provide the best ACT prep around. As the Founder and President of It’s a Test Thing… you can be assured that my company will always hold true to these ideals. For now, I am providing all of the tutoring, small group and class instruction, but it has become impossible for me to meet the demand that exists for my services. As such, over the next year or too, I will be expanding my business to bring on new ACT Tutors and Instructors. But, you can rest assured that when you walk through our doors, whether you are taught by me or one of our other tutors or instructors, you will always have my commitment to you that we will do everything we possibly can to see to it that a student gets the best ACT score possible!
04/17/2026
My sincerest apologies to anyone trying to access our website over the last couple of days… apparently the site was down, and I was not aware of it. We are back up and running now!!!
It's a Test Thing...
It's a Test Thing... in Decatur is an educational center that assists students in preparation for tests... The ACT Guy provides comprehensive ACT prep.