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With so much at stake and so many decisions to make, you want to make sure that you and your child are making more right choices than wrong.\u003Cbr>Like it or not, college entrance examinations (SAT and ACT) are critical elements of a student’s application. And with schools receiving record numbers of applications, good SAT scores are more relevant than ever. To the chagrin of many parents, the options for improving SAT scores can be as difficult to negotiate as the college selection process. For many, this is the first major decision.\u003Cbr>|  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Parents and students can choose from private, semi-private, large classes, and small group programs, offered in a variety of formats, locations, and at widely varying costs. Here are some things you should consider when choosing the most appropriate path. | |\n| Goal Setting\u003Cbr>Where does your child want to go to school? What are the average (or range of) scores for students accepted to these schools? What scores has your child previously attained on the PSAT or earlier SAT test examinations? What scores are necessary to be considered for merit-based financial-aid or scholarships? The answers to these questions should help you establish realistic goals for your child. In short, what level of point increase are you targeting? One hundred, 150, 200 or 250+ points? Your target number of points can help you decide on the best SAT program for your child.\u003Cbr>Establish a Score Baseline\u003Cbr>If your student has already taken the SAT, you already have a credible baseline. If he/she hasn’t, your SAT tutor or Prep program should administer and score an official College Board-published SAT Practice Test for your student so that you obtain baseline scores for the three sections of the test. Score ranges from 200-800 per section.\u003Cbr>Practice, Practice, Practice\u003Cbr>There is one basic truth about SAT Prep – it is difficult to substantially increase scores without some type of prep, and whatever approach you take, students should plan to practice, practice, and practice. There is no substitute. The SAT test, fundamentally a reasoning test, throws so many types of nuanced, subtle questions at you that your ultimate success depends upon experiencing as many of them as possible. And this experience comes through repeated practice.\u003Cbr>© Think Tutoring. All Rights Reserved 1\u003Cbr>973-593-0050 [www.thinktutoring.com](www.thinktutoring.com) |  |\n\n\n| Program Curriculum\u003Cbr>Everyone wants to be an SAT tutor, but not everyone has the skills or has done the real planning to help students improve their scores. The most successful SAT prep programs use mature and well-developed curriculums, some of which can be tailored to your student’s specific needs and goals. It’s simply not sufficient for someone to base their qualifications on their pedigree and their own personal success on the SAT.\u003Cbr>When you hire a tutor or enroll in an SAT Prep program, ask for the details, and be certain there is sufficient meat on the bone.\u003Cbr>Do it on your own or get outside help\u003Cbr>Some highly motivated students can boost their scores on their own using commercially available study guides (The College Board and Barrons are both reputable sources) . These students need to have enormous self-discipline, able to regularly dedicate time to lessons and practice tests. They should also establish realistic goals, however. Although not impossible, rarely can a student, on their own, achieve score improvements of 150 points or more. Such improvements usually require the help of experienced SAT prep professionals.\u003Cbr>|  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Private One-on-One Tutoring\u003Cbr>Many parents and students insist on private tutors, who often will come to their homes. But this often comes with a steep price. Hourly rates for experienced SAT tutors start at $75/hour and","cbCaigojHq4vr8zZ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigojHq4vr8zZ","pdf",130107,"English","# How to Pick the Right SAT Test Prep Program\n## Goal Setting\n## Establish a Score Baseline\n## Practice, Practice, Practice\n## Program Curriculum\n## Do It on Your Own or Get Outside Help\n## Private One-on-One Tutoring\n## Large Class SAT Prep\n## Small Group\n## Semi-Private","[{\"question\":\"How should parents set goals when choosing an SAT prep program?\",\"answer\":\"Parents should identify where their child wants to apply and review typical accepted score ranges. They should also use the child’s prior PSAT or earlier SAT results and determine the target point increase needed for scholarships or merit aid.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the recommended way to establish a baseline SAT score?\",\"answer\":\"If the student has already taken the SAT, that score can serve as a baseline. If not, the tutor or program should administer and score an official College Board-published SAT Practice Test to establish baseline results across the three sections.\"},{\"question\":\"Why is practice essential for SAT score improvement?\",\"answer\":\"Substantial score gains generally require some form of prep, and repeated practice is the key. Because the SAT is fundamentally a reasoning test with many nuanced question types, success depends on experiencing a wide range of those questions through repetition.\"}]","How to Choose an SAT Test Prep Course - Parents' Guide | PDF",1790523509]