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These programs use technology to innovate beyond the classroom and tutoring techniques that have existed for centuries and help students learn more efficiently than ever before .  \nThe ideal online prep program is comprehensive and covers all aspects of the student’s learning. That includes:  \n Guiding the student through a structured study program so they know what to work on at every point in time  \n Customizing the learning to the student’s strength s and weaknesses  \n Using text, pictures, and video to engage the student  \n Presenting comprehensive practice questions and lessons so the student doesn’t have to scramble other resources together  \n Motivating the student so they don’t lose interest and browse Youtube or social media instead  \nSounds great? It can be.  \nUnfortunately, most online SAT/ACT prep programs don’t come close to delivering on these promises .  \nIn this buyer’s guide, we warn you about common problems and how to avoid them. We’ll also show you how to research prep programs and what questions to ask companies to decide the right program for you .  \n[prepscholar.com](prepscholar.com) 1 (866) 811-5546  [advice@prepscholar.com](advice@prepscholar.com)  \nWhy Most Online Tutoring Doesn’t Work  \nSince we started building PrepScholar, we’ve tried nearly all of the other online prep programs available . Unfortunately, we’ve found that most of them don’t live up to the promises we explained above. Many are still glorified books, taking minimal advantage of the capabilities of technology.  \nOne online SAT program was an exact copy of its book version, available word-for-word online—but for 10 times the cost. A well-known tutor released an “online SAT system” that simply gave instructions to students on what books to use and how to use them .  \nOther online prep programs offer more content and technology but still fail in major ways . One program offers video instruction, but it simply throws all its content at you in no apparent order with no direction on what to study. Another program promises customization that ultimately consists of little more than suggesting which subjects to start your studying with.  \nIn an age where everyone wants to be digital and profit from the growing popularity of online prep, it’s unfortunate that so many companies are doing the bare minimum. Often, once you signed up it’s too late – the program doesn’t even offer you a refund if you’re not happy. Watch out!  \nWe see too many students and families fall for the traps of other companies, and we wrote this guide to explain the factors that really matter in an online SAT prep program . From here on, we’ll explain each major component of an effective SAT prep program. If the program you’re looking at doesn’t have these features, you’re not going to get good results .  \n[prepscholar.com](prepscholar.com) 1 (866) 811-5546  [advice@prepscholar.com](advice@prepscholar.com)  \n\\#1: Motivation  \nResearch shows that one of the major factors in improving your SAT or ACT score is the number of hours you study. You won’t improve very much if you spend just five hours studying. However, if you find a program that can motivate you to put in 20, 30, or 40 and above hours, you’ll make huge strides in your score .  \nIt’s vital that the program you use is motivating and engaging, so let’s go through some specific features to look for .  \nFirst, any prep program should actively remind you of when to study. You probably understand that the SAT/ACT is important, but even the best of us get distracted or forget to stick to our plans over time . The program should actively hold the student accountable for the work they put in .  \nAt PrepScholar, we accomplish this through our study scheduling system . 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