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ACT/SAT TEST PREPASP offers an extraordinary team of highly experienced tutors who work one-on-one with your child to prepare for the test of your choosing. We have a positive track record of reliably increasing your child’s confidence on the ACT/SAT and will teach invaluable strategies and skills. We would be happy to discuss this in more detail at your request.
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WHY WE ARE DIFFERENT THAN YOUR AVERAGE TUTORING COMPANY
First, we offer one-on-one individualized instruction with the same professional tutor for every session. This consistency is critical to see significant growth. Group classes are just not as successful as one-on-one instruction because not all children have the same strengths and weaknesses. We are able to hone in on your child's weaknesses and strengthen them with tailored instruction and practice. In addition, one of our most notable local competitors offers 1:1 instruction, but the instructor is different every time your child takes a session. We pride ourselves on offering the same tutor for each session. This offers continuity, a strong relationship between the tutor and the tutee, and an increased awareness of your child's abilities.
PRICING
Our prices are extremely competitive, especially given our results. Prices vary from tutor to tutor based on experience. We are happy to discuss pricing directly and always share our final pricing in our Agreement before tutoring begins.
We do not require you to purchase a package! You may begin and end tutoring at any time. This speaks to our confidence in the quality of our lessons.
SCHEDULING
We schedule your 1:1 sessions around your availability based on your test date. We prefer to give you ample time to take your lessons and practice taking the tests, but we are available to do last minute review as well if needed.
WHY SHOULD MY CHILD TAKE THE ACT OR SAT IF IT IS NOT REQUIRED?
During the COVID pandemic, many universities and colleges made the ACT/SAT optional. However, we are seeing a resurgence in schools asking for the scores again. It is critical to look at your child's list of schools to see if they require the test or not.
Furthermore, if your child performs well on the test, it can benefit their application materials and admissions chances to submit the application with your exemplary ACT/SAT scores.
Lastly, scholarships are available at many institutions if you score well on the ACT/SAT.
WHICH TEST SHOULD MY CHILD TAKE?
The ACT and the SAT are equally as challenging. Since the content and style of the SAT and ACT are very similar, factors like how a student handles time pressure and what types of questions you find most challenging can help you determine which test is a better fit. Your child should take the test that they are best suited for in terms of their academic strengths.
Colleges and universities do not prefer one test over another and not every college requires standardized tests. A growing number of schools make these tests optional, which means students don’t need to submit SAT or ACT scores at all. However, submitting a strong score can be to your advantage in the application process.
WHO SHOULD TAKE THE ACT?
The questions on the ACT are often more straightforward than those on the SAT. Furthermore, there is a math section on the SAT where you cannot use a calculator.
-If you work quickly
-If you excel in Math and Science (the SAT only tests Math)
-If you prefer to see questions like you would on a school test
WHO SHOULD TAKE THE SAT?
The SAT does offer more time per question than the ACT, so if you are a slower test taker, this may be the best test for you. The SAT is also better suited for students who are strong reading and math students.
- If you work slowly
- If you read a lot and have a strong vocabulary
- If you are a strong problem solver who can think outside of the box
*Both tests offer accommodations for students with documented learning disabilities
IS FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE?
Students with financial need may qualify for SAT/ACT and PSAT fee waivers and a growing number of states provide the test for free.
THE BOTTOM LINE
If your child is on the fence, we encourage them to take both practice tests. If they score significantly better on one over the other, that’s the test they should take. If they end up with similar scores, they should take the test they felt more comfortable working through. If they don’t have a preference, take the ACT!
If you’re still not sure about the best path for your child, give us a call!
COMPARING THE TWO TESTS
