SAT Preparation Classes

Schedule and brochure in PDF format.
See the "At a Glance" schedule for SAT Prep. classes this spring and during the summer.

Textbook, You Must bring this book to the first class! You will start using it immediately.

The primary textbook used in this course is "The Official SAT Study Guide", published by the College Board, ISBN #0-87447-718-2. You must purchase this book prior to your first class! It will be used immediately in your classroom activities. It is available at the Rockville campus, commercial bookstores, online vendors, and at www.collegeboard.com    Back to top

This program has been helping Montgomery County, Maryland students raise their SAT scores for 25+ years. Students who attend our classes raise their scores, on average, by more than 100 points.

This course is designed for anyone preparing to take the SAT (formerly known as the Scholastic Aptitude Test). It is intended to strengthen your test taking skills so that you can get a score that truly reflects your ability. We focus on familiarizing you with SAT - type questions and guiding you in developing test taking strategies, managing test panic, increasing confidence and speed. A review of test content includes basic math, algebra, geometry, reading comprehension, grammar and essay writing. You will receive weekly practice with real, timed SAT test selections. By the end of this 32 hour course you should have:

Become familiar with the SAT format, including test directions and scoring.

Refined critical reading and thinking skills tested by the SAT.

Developed an individual test taking strategy.

Learned how to apply the strategies taught in this training course.

Increased your test taking confidence and reduced your anxiety.

Student Reviews

We have received a lot of positive feedback from our students regarding the quality of our curriculum and the effectiveness of our instructors. We have included a few representative quotes from course evaluations for your perusal.

I feel extremely confident that these skills have improved the way I take tests.

Now I feel like I'm ready to take the SAT!

If I didn't take this course, I would probably freak out on a test day.

This class raised my score to a 710 (Math). It's a lot better than the big name classes!

Great course. My scores improved immensely.

I think this is a great program that other students should participate in.

My teacher was very helpful and enthusiastic.

I was surprised to see how much I didn't know.

My teacher's energy and willingness to answer questions was beneficial to the course.

I'm glad I got to practice the tests.

I was freaking out before I took this class...I've calmed down...I'm really confident.

I learned a lot ... there's not any nonsense and time is not wasted.

I spent $450.00 at another SAT class & learned nothing, and this class cost a lot less and I learned ten times more.

Very helpful course, worth the time!

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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Question: What do we do in this class?
Answer: You will take, score, analyze, and pore over the answers of real SATs that have been given in previous years. You will learn proven test taking strategies that are based in solid academics, not "hype" and "tricks". You will find that our content review is comprehensive within the context of what the SAT tests. If you have a solid base in algebra, geometry, and arithmetic, and are a competent reader with a solid vocabulary base, you will find yourself in good position to make a significant score increase.

Question: Do we have homework?
Answer: The most intense preparation that you will do in this course will be done right in the classroom under the direct guidance of your instructor. Occasionally, outside work may be suggested or required at the discretion of the instructor.

Question: Are the teachers professionals?
Answer: All of our teachers receive training in SAT Preparation and have had experience in classroom presentations. Many of our instructors are current or retired teachers from Montgomery County Public Schools or other local school systems.

Question: When should students start preparing for the SAT?
Answer: Generally, students take the PSAT in the fall of their Junior year. The PSAT becomes a serious matter if you are aiming for a National Merit Scholarship; the PSAT is also the NMSQT (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test).
In ninth and tenth grades, you should concentrate on doing well in your academic subjects, become a strong reader, and develop good, solid, critical thinking skills. This is the best possible preparation you can give yourself at this early stage. Think about taking our preparation course in the summer after your sophomore year for the PSAT or just before the SAT exam date that you select.

Question: Do you administer the real test after the course is finished?
Answer: The actual SAT is administered by the Educational Testing Service on established dates. We do not register you for that test; you must do that on your own. Information and forms are available at your school. You may also call (800) 723-7267 or register online with the College Board.

Question: Do you guarantee that my SAT score will go up?
Answer: This is our guarantee to you:
The best way that you can guarantee yourself a significant score increase is to:

Go to every class and fully engage yourself in all classroom activities.

Take every practice test as if it is the real thing.

Seriously try every strategy that is suggested; use the one that works for you and forget the ones that do not.

If you discover that you have a serious weakness in the content areas of the test, make a commitment to yourself to find some way to supplement your SAT preparation; get a tutor, get a software program, talk to your teachers, spend extra time and effort to fill those gaps!

Our instructors repeatedly report that the students who make the most significant score increases (from 100-150 points each on math and verbal) are the ones who come to class with serious intent and focus.

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Locations SAT classes are held at some of these MCPS High Schools see schedule for details.