SAT and ACT prep resources (2)

SAT and ACT Prep Resources
The College Board SAT Prep

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 Official SAT Study Guide, 2nd Edition: This 1,000+ page guide includes 10 official SAT practice
exams, detailed descriptions of the math, critical reading, and writing sections of the test, and
practice questions targeted to each type of SAT question.
 The Official SAT Online Course: Interactive lessons, auto essay scoring, 10 online tests, and
more.
Free online resources:
 NEW: Partnership with Khan Academy for FREE SAT preparation.
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Official SAT Practice Questions: Review directions, approaches, and practice questions.
o SAT – The Essay Info
o SAT – Sentence Structure
o SAT – Math Practice Questions
o SAT – Reading Practice Questions
Official SAT Question of the Day: Check in once per day for a quick and easy review or sign-up
to have it emailed to you daily.

ACT Preparation

www.actstudent.org

From the makers of the ACT – Free online resources:
 The Real ACT Prep Guide: The official prep book from the test developers. This is the only guide
to include three real tests, each with an optional Writing Test.
 Preparing for the ACT: A free prep booklet available through most high schools and colleges.

Includes test information, a complete practice test with scoring key, and a writing prompt with
sample essays. Ask for a copy!
 ACT – Sample questions – Free Sample questions of English, Math, Reading, Science and
Writing.
 ACT Online Prep course: The online program can be purchased from the ACT test developers!

March 2 Success

www.march2success.com
This interactive online program will help you hone your test-taking skills and solidify your knowledge of
English and math. “March 2 Success” is a free site sponsored by the U.S. Army. No military involvement is
necessary to use the site. The program includes hours of lessons, practice tests, and drills and uses the same
coursework available to commercial customers or Peterson’s and Educational Options.

Petersons

www.petersons.com/college-search/test-prep-topics.aspx

This site offers test preparation materials for many different types of exams. There are free words of the day,
test tips and strategies, and practice tests. They also offer online review courses and materials.


Kaplan
/>Sign up today for SAT and/or ACT test preparation. Kaplan offers a variety of options. Check online for
updated pricing on the options below.
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FREE ONLINE SAT, ACT, PSAT Prep
Kaplan Premier Tutoring: One-on-one tutoring for the SAT or ACT. Choose to take 10, 13, or 16
sessions. All options include 4 practice tests.*
SAT or ACT Small Group Tutoring: Take 18 tutoring hours (6 sessions) with 3-5 students per
group. Includes 4 practice tests.
Cram Sessions.

SAT/ACT Prep Courses at Carroll Community College
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 Two Parts, register separately
 Part 1: SAT/ACT Preparation Part I is designed to prepare you for the reading, English, and
Science sections of the ACT and the critical reading and writing sections
 Part 2: This course will prepare you take the math questions on both the ACT and the SAT.
You’ll refresh your knowledge of math subjects and learn techniques to help you move
through the tests more quickly. Review arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and
statistics as well as the Student Produced Response questions on the SAT. Practice techniques
and approaches using similar exam questions and fully explain and interpret the correct and
incorrect answers.

The Princeton Review

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This excellent resource for students has information about the SAT and ACT and describes various
preparation options to help you choose the best course for you. The Princeton Review site also contains a
multitude of information about most colleges and universities and even its own ranking system based on
feedback from college students.

Getin2College

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This is an extensive college prep resource that our counseling office purchased to help students and parents
in the planning process. They provide calendars and checklists for each grade level to help plan and prioritize
during the school year. Also included are college application resources, financial aid information, summer
programs available, standardized testing information, and newsletters.
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Password: GOALS (all caps)

*If you are interested in private tutoring, come to the Counseling Office for a list of local options.