Options for SAT Prep

By: Elece Hollis

Taking the SAT test is an important step toward getting a college education. SAT test prep courses are available through a number of avenues so that you can find yourself confident and prepared on test day.

Pre-Test
Take the PSAT/NMSQT. This is a practice test. The graders give you personalized feedback on your pretest results so that you will be able to see the areas which need improvement before the real test. Other pretests and practice tests are available online or through school counselors.

Prep Options
College prep camps are programs up to five weeks long that can pinpoint a student's weaknesses and education gaps and help resolve those issues. Students who feel unprepared for SAT testing may consider such a camp during high school years.

Online SAT study courses can certainly help prepare students to take the SAT. Bookstores also sell guide books that help a student study and prepare. These are often available through a school or public library.

Hire a coach or a tutor to improve on the subjects included on the test.

Reading and writing daily in itself prepares a student for testing. Read newspapers, magazines and books. 

Can you solve problems? Can you interpret circumstances and come up with a workable solution? Study up with a critical thinks skills course to better prepare your mind for taking the SAT. Review and re-familiarize yourself with mathematics, science, history and language knowledge.

Slow and steady preparation through extra work and study is the best path to making the score you need for college entrance.

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