Student Test Prep Starter Pack

Below you can find answers and resources for all of your test prep questions and concerns.

1. Why do I need a test anyway?

Test scores are still required at competitive institutions, and they are helpful for scholarships or course placements at others.

This article explains all of the different ways schools might use your test scores:

Article: “What are test scores for?”

And this podcast episode goes more in depth on how to navigate test-optional admissions:

2. Should I take the PSAT first?

The PSAT is an amazing tool for getting scholarships, but it’s not required for admissions. Learn all about it here:

Article: “Your PSAT Questions Answered”

And this video explains everything you need to know about the PSAT and the National Merit Scholarship program:

3. Should I take the SAT or ACT?

You can read all about the differences between the two tests here:

Article: “An updated guide to choosing the sat versus act”

Plus, we’ve got a short, free quiz that gives you personalized recommendations based on you testing situation and preferences!

4. I have no idea what I’m doing, where do I start?

Try downloading this free guide to testing and test prep! This covers all of the essential information for every step of the process and can help you figure out what your next steps are:

5. How do I study?

You can start by taking a practice test…

Download SAT practice app Download ACT Practice test

And then analyzing what your testing hang-ups are:

Article: “Common SAT and ACT hang-ups and how to target them”

Or you can jump straight into a course:

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SAT Writing Prep: Grammar and Synthesis
$97
Digital SAT Reading Prep: Vocabulary and Text Analysis
$97
Digital SAT Math prep: Statistics and Geometry
$97
Digital SAT Math Prep: Intermediate and Advanced Algebra
$650
Digital SAT Comprehensive (1)
$170
Digital SAT Sprint
$195
$95
Cash for college
$170
Online ACT Sprint
$650
Online ACT Comprehensive

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What our former students have to say:

The best ACT prep course ever!

I took the ACT once before I took this course, and then once after I took the class, and my score improved by 7 points! I chose the two month option which was a little more expensive but totally worth it. I got an amazing scholarship because of this class, so I didn’t mind spending the money for it at all!!
Mercy R.
– ACT Comprehensive

I got a perfect composite score!

I never thought that I could achieve aย perfect ACT compositeย until my score was in front of me, andย I know that my huge improvements are due to this program.ย ย Iโ€™m so grateful for your help!
Ariel R.
– ACT Comprehensive

I improved by 150 points!

ย Thank you so much for all your help!ย Your techniques were eye openingย and definitelyย gave me the confidence boost I needed after my first test.
Tia L.
– SAT Comprehensive

Frequently asked questions:

Our courses primarily focus on helping you find your testing confidence by showing you ways to hack the tests from the strategic angle. Our content is all about helping you understand the test-makers and how the test is put together so that you can excel even if you don’t have 100% of the concepts memorized.

Unfortunately, the official test-makers have no real incentive to show you how to hack their exam, so working with their official review materials can only get you so far. To maximize your final score, you’ll need to learn a tried and true strategic approach like the one we teach in our courses.

On average, ACT prep students realize 3-5 points of improvement.

On average, our SAT prep students realize 80-160 points of improvement.

The sprint courses can be completed in as few as six hours, though we recommend working through them over the course of a week!

Students taking the Comprehensive courses ideally should complete the full 18-lesson study guide prior to their first exam over the course of three to twelve weeks.

You’ll need a computer with an internet connection to access the video tutorials for the program. At registration, you’ll be prompted to create an account which will give you access to your courses at any time.

All prep materials for the courses are accessible in the relevant lessons under the “Materials” tabs. The lessons are organized by “days” which include all of the lessons and homework we recommend you complete in one study day. You can find an overview of the schedule on the Study Guide which will be emailed to you (and available for download under Course Materials) when you register.

If you choose to follow the study guide, it organizes the video tutorials from the course alongside free official practice tests from College Board or ACT, as well as some in-house quizzes to track your progress.

All of our courses come with easy-access question forms that go directly to our test prep teachers.

Students can get help on the courses, tests, platforms, and anything else they might be curious about at the click of a button. Our team of teachers have been working with these tests for over 25 years, and they will be available for whatever you might need.

We’d love to answer them! Just fill out our contact form, and we’ll get back to you shortly.

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