Thursday, November 21, 2013

Preparing for the College Entrance Examination



    Preparing for college entrance examinations like the ACT and SAT is a good idea.  If you or your student struggles with tests, a test prep course can help him/her with test taking tips. Unfortunately test prep courses can be expensive and make all kinds of claims about their ability to improve your score.  Test prep courses is not the place to learn all new subjects but they can help you with test taking shortcuts and tricks to manage your test taking time.  

     Parents should check with their school or school district for free or discounted test prep course.  Do an Internet search for SAT or ACT test preparation courses. In Chicago the University of Chicago offers free test prep courses (see below for a link).  

     You can also try preparing for the test on your own.  If you do you must be dedicated and devote the time. You can visit CollegeBoard.com and download an actual SAT test to practice on. ACT also posts free practice questions for some of their test at Actstudent.org. Many high schools purchase test prep workbooks to loan to their students.
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  1. UnknownMarch 26, 2014 at 10:51 PM

    I just past the exam by reading articles, royal essay, and other educational reading materials. Theres no need to go to a prep school to pass an entrance exam. Thank you for sharing your post.

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    1. JamesMarch 29, 2014 at 10:23 AM

      Congratulations on passing the exam! Your correct, many people can pass the test without needing test preparation courses. Now with more information on the internet, students can learn the "tricks" to taking the test and succeed. Some students will still need the routine and extra coaching that prep course provide.

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