College Prep Tests are standardized tests that taken in most high schools can end up saving a family thousands of dollars in college costs.

The most popular of these tests are the SAT and the ACT. You may find that colleges on the east coast and mid-atlantic require students to take the SAT whereas colleges in the mid-west and western states lean more toward the ACT. But both are popular now and most colleges accept either or both. This works well for the student because the tests are so different that some people perform better on the SAT than they might on the ACT or vice versa. We recommend taking both tests. However, if the student didn't want to take both, it's important to understand the differences between the tests and which test is better suited for your student's skill sets. Click here  to learn about some of these differences.

In addition to the SAT, some colleges depending upon the field of study may also require the student to take SAT Subject Tests. For instance, if the student is planning to major in one of the sciences, it's very probable that the college is going to expect the student to take the corresponding SAT Subject test in either Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics, and possibly also one or both of the Math SAT Subject tests. Make sure you understand the college's requirements early in the admission process so that the student has time to schedule these tests.

AP Tests are normally taken after completing the Advanced Placement course(s) in high school. However, it's not necessary to have taken the AP course. If your student has exceptional knowledge in a subject area then by all means they should take the appropriate AP test. These tests can save you money in college and even allow you to graduate in less time than the traditional four years. Click here  to read about the benefits of taking AP Tests.

CLEP Tests are offered in a variety of subjects. Some colleges will offer college credits for a passing score. It's important to know if your college is one of these schools that do offer college credits and what their criteria are. Like the AP Tests, by demonstrating knowledge in a particular subject matter, the student can shave thousands off the cost of tuition by receiving college credits prior to even attending college.

These tests in themselves can be costly and time-consuming to the student who is trying to finish out high school at the same time. So it's important to know which tests are necessary and which ones are more appropriate for your individual student. Click on any of the links on the left to learn more about these tests and their benefits.

SAT classes can cost well into the thousands of dollars for multi-student or private tutoring. We currently offer an online, video-based program that allows your student to work individually and at their own pace. This product is available for the PSAT, SAT, and ACT.