Bear FormsExam Prep Goals Form Template
This exam prep goals form gives you what you need to build a study plan: which exam, the test date, the target score, the latest practice score, the hardest sections and how many hours a week the student can study.
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Try the form
This is the real form, the way a student will see it. Fill it in and click through: nothing you type is sent or saved.
What's included
9 questions in 2 steps. Every one can be edited, removed or reordered.
1The exam6 questions
- Student name requiredShort answer
- Email requiredEmail
- Which exam? requiredSAT, ACT, IELTS, TOEFL, OtherDropdown
- Exam date requiredDate
- Target score requiredShort answer
- Latest practice scoreShort answer
2Your study plan3 questions
- Which sections feel hardest? requiredParagraph
- Hours you can study each week required1–2 hours, 3–5 hours, 6–10 hours, More than 10 hoursPick one
- Practice test resultsFile upload
Who it's for and when to use it
Use it for any student preparing for a big test. An SAT tutor taking on a junior with an exam in March, or an IELTS tutor working with a nurse who needs a 7.0 for a visa, can see the gap between the practice score and the target and the weeks left to close it, all from one form.
The exam list covers the SAT, ACT, IELTS and TOEFL, with "Other" for anything else. The hours question makes planning honest: a student with three hours a week and six weeks to go needs a very different plan from one with ten hours a week.
Students can upload practice test results, so you can see the actual score report instead of a remembered number. If you also need a parent's details, send the student intake first.
How to use it in 3 steps
Pick the template
Click Use this template, or choose “Exam prep goals” under New form in Bear Forms. All the questions are already there.
Make it yours
Every question is ready to use as it is. Change, add or remove any of them to fit how you work.
Share the link
Publish, then send the link by email or text, put it in your Instagram bio or Google Business Profile, or paste two lines of code to show it on your website.
Tips for better responses
- Ask for the official practice score. Encourage students to take one full practice test before filling in the form. A real starting score makes every later conversation about progress clearer.
- Work backward from the exam date. Count the weeks to the test date, multiply by the hours available, and you have the study budget. Share that number with the student in your first reply.
- Use the hardest sections to plan lesson one. Start with the section the student named. Early progress on the part they dread builds motivation.
- Replace exams that don't fit. If you teach the GRE, GMAT or a state test, edit the exam options so students see the tests you actually prepare.
Make it your own
- Language exams? Pair it with the English level self-assessment to see speaking, listening, reading and writing levels too.
- Group bootcamp? Use the group class registration to sign students up for your prep course sessions.
- Younger students? Add a parent email question so you can send the study plan to the family as well.
Frequently asked questions
What should I ask a new exam prep student?
Ask which exam they're taking, the test date, their target score, their latest practice score, which sections are hardest and how many hours a week they can study. Those six answers are enough to build a realistic study plan, and this template asks all of them.
Which exams does this template cover?
The exam question lists the SAT, ACT, IELTS and TOEFL, plus "Other". You can rename, add or remove options, so the form can work for any exam you prepare students for.
Can students upload their practice test scores?
Yes. The last question is an optional upload for up to three files, PDF or photos, so students can send their score reports. Seeing the full report helps you spot patterns a single number hides.
How far ahead should students start exam prep?
Many tutors suggest starting two to three months before the exam, depending on the gap to the target score and the hours a student can give each week. The form's date and hours questions help you judge that for each student.
How much does Bear Forms cost?
Bear Forms costs $4 a month on the Solo plan, or $32 a year. Solo covers up to 30 forms and 1,000 responses a month. Pro is $15 a month or $144 a year for unlimited forms and responses. There's no free plan, but every first payment comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
How hard is it to set up?
It's quick: pick the template, change the parts in brackets, and press Publish. Questions are edited by clicking on them and moved by dragging, so there's nothing technical to learn. Most tutors have a form ready to share in a few minutes.
Can I put this form on my website?
Yes. Copy two lines of embed code into your website and the form appears right on the page. It resizes to fit phones. If you don't have a website, share the form's link instead: by email, by text, in your Instagram bio or on your Google Business Profile.
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