The SAT® measures a student's critical thinking, mathematical reasoning, and writing skills. There are the Reading, Math, and Writing sections of the test that each have a maximum of 800 points for a total of 2400*. On average, students take the SAT twice; first in the spring of their Junior year of high school and then again in the fall of their Senior year. The best scores from each of the sections can be forwarded on to the colleges. The student can take the test as many times as she wishes, however, the scores typicially do not improve after the second time.

The SAT provides a standard of measure for the colleges when comparing applicants. The higher the score, the more likely a student is to become a candidate for acceptance. It is not the single factor, but plays a very important role in the admissions process. Not only does it help the student to be recognized as a viable candidate, but the SAT score is also a large factor in assigning eligibility for merit aid and/or acceptance into a Honors program which almost always is accompanied with a grant or scholarship.

The SAT is linked to BOTH admissions and financial aid. Even a 100 point improvement in the test score can mean a substantial difference in aid granted. With so much at stake, it's important for the student to be properly prepared going into the test.

There are a variety of strategies the student needs to understand prior to taking the SAT. Understanding these strategies and implementing them will help the student to achieve higher test scores. Because higher test scores can mean better financial aid and greater probablility of acceptance, many SAT classes and preparation tools are available.

The SAT test is owned and developed by the College Board. Visit their website, www.collegeboard.com, for more test information including test dates and locations and registration.

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.

This product is available a la carte or is included with one or more of our college planning packages. Please call us for details.

*Most schools still post their SAT score requirements based on the older version of the test that only included the Critical Reading and Mathematics portions with of a combined total of 1600 points.