Why take a PSAT/SAT preparation class? 

Unlike in years past, today most serious students preparing for their college education are taking a preparatory class to increase their college entrance exam scores. These students will have an advantage over those who do not take one.

Desirability for higher college entrance exam scores are pretty straight forward and generally fall into one of the three following categories:

  1. To pass the admissions standard for the college of your choice
  2. To gain acceptance into the honors program
  3. To qualify for scholarships 
  4. To qualify for reduced rates at some out-of-state schools

When should you take a preparatory class?

The sooner the better.

  • As a Senior to score higher on the SAT to qualify for admissions and scholarships 
  • As a Junior to compete for National Merit Scholar status and the increased scholarships that come with it.
  • As a Sophomore and/or a Freshman (as long as you have completed Algebra I) because:

The course content is jam-packed and it is unlikely ALL the information will be retained from taking the course only once.

The mathematics, critical reading skills, grammar, and vocabulary taught in the course help students in their regular academic courses, potentially increasing GPA.

There is a much higher probability of achieving National Merit status when the course is taken two (2) or even three (3) times. Most of my Commended students, National Merit Semi-finalists, Finalists, Scholars, and students making perfect scores, have taken the course at least twice.

Some students begin preparing as Eighth Graders. (Completion of Algebra I is a pre-requisite.)