An Overview Of SAT/ACT Test Prep

By Leslie Ball


The American College Testing or ACT, and the SAT, formerly standing for Scholastic Aptitude Test, are two very important exams that could determine a child's academic career, and therefore their entire future. Some people don't take tests very well, even though they are really intelligent. Others just get nervous because they aren't sure what to expect. If either of these is the case or you just want to feel more prepared, consider using an SAT/ACT test prep tool to get prepared.

With the advent of technology, there are currently lots of ways to get in your preparation for one or either of these tests. A very popular way is to take a class as part of a group. You and other future exam takers gather together like a traditional class, but instead of learning reading, writing or arithmetic, you learn test taking skills, pointers and strategies to get a higher score.

If you prefer to get more personal attention or just don't want to take another class with other students, you could hire a private tutor to help you. They will do a lot of the same things the class teachers do, but with an emphasis on the areas that you wish to concentrate the most on.

Other people learn better at their own pace rather than a stricter classroom or tutor pace. If that is you, then an online class may be the best option. Some online classes let you go at your own pace to learn, providing lessons and even videos to help you along. You login at your own pace from anywhere you live, which gives you the advantage of learning and prepping without a commute.

While some online services use videos and documents to teach, others use live streaming. This is just like attending class, only in your own home. You get the same lessons and experience, and you have to login at the same time that those taking the class in person must show up. However, you don't have to attend in person, so there is no commuting or traveling involved, which makes it quite convenient.

Books are yet another tool that you can use on their own or in addition to any of the other methods. You get written lessons that you can do at your own pace, along with a series of practice tests that mirror the actual testing process.

In fact, all of these prep tools give you simulated tests consisting of questions that are very much like what you can expect on the real SAT or ACT. They are graded and you can review what you did wrong and right in order to assess your strengths and areas you need more help on.

Not only should you get lots of simulated testing, but some way to track the improvement in your scores as well. This helps you see how you have improved over time and lets you set a goal to achieve before testing day.




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