SAT-ACT Essentials - How it works - Reach your target score

Sep 27, 2026

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SAT®/ACT® Essentials provides self-paced, free test-prep resources built by SAT/ACT experts from The Princeton Review®. The guide walks learners through accessing Prep for the SAT/ACT via Other Tools, selecting SAT, ACT, or both, and using Target Schools College/Grad Planner to explore admissions-related factors and identify target scores. It also explains how to set target dates and scores, take full-length practice tests with timers or untimed options, review detailed score reports and personalized recommendations, and continue with coursework drills and lessons. Learners can connect with live tutors using a Tutor.com account for additional support and tutoring.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages2

Reading Time5 min

AccessFree to download

Get Started

Identify Your Dream Schools

Set Your Targets

Take Practice Tests

Get Your Score Report

Continue Your Practice with Additional Drills and Lessons

Connect with a Live Tutor

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Use our Target Schools College/Grad Planner tool to research your best-fit schools and crucial topics like admissions stats, tuition and financial aid, and campus life. By finding schools that match your interests and aspirations, you’ll be able to see the target scores that could help you earn admission and win merit-based aid. | | | --- | --- | |
| Set Your Targets
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page. This will help you stay on track and moving toward your goal. | | --- | --- | 3 | Take Practice Tests
Click on the Practice Tests tab to take a full-length practice test on paper or online. Use a timer like on the real test, or take it untimed to get a feel for what to expect. You can retake the test as many times as you’d like, and track your progress over time. | | | --- | --- | 4 5 Get Your Score Report Once you’ve taken a practice test, you can view your full score report. You’ll be able to see your overall score as well as what you scored for each section. The Areas of Focus section at the bottom of the report will show your areas of strength and opportunities for improvement. Here, you’ll also receive video lesson and practice drill recommendations personalized to your current needs. Tutors are available on demand if you need help understanding a problem. Just click on the [Tutor.com/military Learning](Tutor.com/military Learning)[ ](Tutor.com/military Learning)Suite tab in your browser to return to the Connect with a Tutor page. | | Continue Your Practice with Additional Drills and Lessons
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FAQs

How do I start using SAT/ACT Essentials resources?

Log in to your Tutor.com account, click Other Tools, and select Prep for the SAT/ACT. Choose to prep for the SAT, ACT, or both.

What should I do after taking a full-length practice test?

View your full score report to see overall results and section scores. Review the Areas of Focus for strengths, improvement opportunities, and personalized video lesson and practice drill recommendations.

How can I get help from a live tutor?

Use your Tutor.com account to connect with an expert tutor for 1-to-1 subject tutoring. You can also review SAT or ACT practice tests by selecting the relevant SAT or ACT prep subjects from the topic drop-down menu.

Sep 27, 2026

Uploaded by dhado