SAT and ACT Prep Resources
The College Board SAT Prep:
If taking the SAT prior to March, 2016:
http://sat.collegeboard.org/home
From the makers of the SAT.
 Official SAT Study Guide, 2nd Edition: This 1,000+ page guide includes 10 official SAT
practice exams, detailed descriptions of the math, critical reading, and writing sections of
the test, and practice questions targeted to each type of SAT question.
 The Official SAT Online Course: Interactive lessons, auto essay scoring, 10 online tests, and
more.
Free online resources:
 Official SAT Practice Questions: Review directions, approaches, and practice questions.
 Official SAT Question of the Day: Check in once per day for a quick and easy review.
If taking the SAT in March, 2016 and beyond:
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/
The makers of the SAT have partnered with Kahn Academy for free, personalized SAT practice
including full-length practice tests, short quizzes, and interactive practice sessions.
ACT Preparation
www.actstudent.org
From the makers of the ACT.
 ACT Online Prep course: The online program created by ACT test developers!
 The Real ACT Prep Guide: The official prep book from the test developers. This is the only
guide to include three real tests, each with an optional Writing Test.
 Preparing for the ACT: A free prep booklet available through most high schools and
colleges. Includes test information, a complete practice test with scoring key, and a
writing prompt with sample essays. Ask for a copy!
March 2 Success
www.march2success.com
This interactive online program will help you hone your test-taking skills and solidify your knowledge of
English and math. “March 2 Success” is a free site sponsored by the U.S. Army. No military involvement
is necessary to use the site. The program includes hours of lessons, practice tests, and drills and uses
the same coursework available to commercial customers or Peterson’s and Educational Options.
Petersons
www.petersons.com/college-search/test-prep-topics.aspx
This site offers test preparation materials for many different types of exams. There are free words of the
day, test tips and strategies, and practice tests. They also offer online review courses and materials.
Getin2College
http://getin2college.com/protected/websource.php
An extensive website of college admission resources.
User Name: 2015
Password: ACCESS9 (use all caps)
Kaplan
www.kaptest.com/kas
Sign up today for your free SAT or ACT QuizBank! Customize your own quizzes for personalized prep.
You can also learn to reduce your anxiety on timed tests, identify areas of weakness and strength, and
track your improvement with instant analysis. Check online for updated pricing on the options below.
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ACT Prep, KAS1213PSAT for PSAT Prep on the Payment & Confirmation page when you
check out online
Kaplan Premier Tutoring: One-on-one tutoring for the SAT or ACT. Choose to take 10, 13,
or 16 sessions. All options include 4 practice tests.*
SAT or ACT Small Group Tutoring: Take 18 tutoring hours (6 sessions) with 3-5 students
per group. Includes 4 practice tests.
SAT/ACT Prep Courses at Carroll Community College
http://www.carrollcc.edu/courses/noncredit/enrichment/default.asp
 Online, new sections begin monthly
 Two Parts, register separately
 Part 1: SAT/ACT Preparation Part I is designed to prepare you for the reading, English, and
science sections of the ACT and the critical reading and writing sections
 Part 2: This course will prepare you take the math questions on both the ACT and the SAT.
You’ll refresh your knowledge of math subjects and learn techniques to help you move
through the tests more quickly. Review arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and
statistics as well as the Student Produced Response questions on the SAT. Practice
techniques and approaches using similar exam questions and fully explain and interpret
the correct and incorrect answers.
The Princeton Review
http://www.princetonreview.com/
This excellent resource for students has information about the SAT and ACT and describes various
preparation options to help you choose the best course for you. The Princeton Review site also contains
a multitude of information about most colleges and universities and even its own ranking system based
on feedback from college students.
Dr. Martha Gagnon
https://marthagagnon.com/
Dr. Gagnon offers semi-private and private tutoring services for SAT and PSAT prep. There is a fee for
her services.
*If you are interested in private tutoring, come to the Counseling Office for a list of local options.