Step 1: PREPARE!
See below resources to help you study, prepare, and do your best on your College Entrance Exam!
The New SAT – starting in January 2024
What the changes mean for you — presented by Applerouth Tutoring
The Digital SAT (available in Spring 2024) has been all over the news since it was announced. Naturally, students, parents, and educators want to know – what do these changes mean for me? In this interactive Q&A session, Dr. Jed Applerouth will provide straightforward answers to demystify this big change. Break through all the noise and get the quick expert take on everything we know so far about the new SAT.
Jed Applerouth’s presentation can be downloaded here
ACT VS SAT - what are the differences?
ACT vs SAT: 11 Key Differences to Help You Pick the Right Test (prepscholar.com)
Get ready for your next SAT® in a free, 4-week bootcamp.
Registration for the March Bootcamp closes on February 7th. Sign up now here: SAT Bootcamp | Schoolhouse
MOCK SAT and ACT TESTS - Register at applerouth.com/signup !
SAT and ACT Practice Resources
Recommended Websites for SAT & ACT Preparation and Test-Taking Strategies
- Khan Academy – Links to a student’s College Board account to give students FREE and INDIVIDUALIZED test preparation for the PSAT & SAT, and preparation for AP exams
- Downloadable Full-Length SAT Practice Tests – SAT Suite collegeboard.org
- StudyPoint – offers Free practice test events virtually each week to take an SAT or ACT practice test from your home. Participants will receive a free score analysis that breaks down how you did by section, question type, and content area
- Revolution Prep – Free Online SAT & ACT Practice Exams. Take a live, online proctored practice exam to help you prepare for the official test. You’ll get a free official test and answer sheet and will be able to get your score instantly via Revolution Prep’s mobile app
- Free Practice Tests for the ACT [2024] | Test-Guide.com
- Applerouth.com – SAT/ACT free materials for test prep and tutoring
- PrincetonReview.com – ACT/SAT test prep & free resources
- VeritasPrep.com – provides Free SAT tips, strategies, practice tests and online lessons
- Test Geek ACT – Free ACT test prep
- MindWorks Prep – SAT Boot Camps and Tutoring
- ACTexampracticetests.com – Free ACT study tips and practice questions with detailed answer explanations
- Number2.com – SAT/ACT tutorials, flashcards, practice questions and more
- Kaptest.com – Kaplan test prep online (payment required)
- Petersons.com – Peterson’s online test prep
Kaplan Cram Sessions
Kaplan is offering last-minute test prep for the upcoming ACT and SAT exams. Whether you’ve been prepping for a while and just want an extra edge, or you haven’t cracked open a test prep book yet, this intensive, online 90-minute review for your upcoming SAT or ACT will review all of the important tools you’ll need on Test Day.
- Cost: $19.99
- When: Varying dates and times to choose from (typically approx. 1 week prior to testing date)
- Where: Online
- How to Register: call 1-800-527-8378 or visit kaptest.com/cram
- Update as of 12/1 — The spaces for the discounted $150 price have been filled! However, the ACT class is still available to sign up for $425 full price at Centennial.
- To view the complete schedule and to register, please go to www.applerouth.com/signup and enter the Event Code on the flyer:
PSAT Information
PSAT score results (available in November)
- Students should check their PERSONAL EMAIL for instructions to obtain their PSAT scores. The student must log into collegeboard.org with the SAME email they used to take the PSAT test.
- If the student does not remember the email used or know if they created an account before, please call CollegeBoard’s Customer Service helpline with a guardian to ensure only one account is created, so scores can be viewed.
HOW TO VIEW PSAT SCORES:
CLICK HERE: Student Score Reports (collegeboard.org)
PSAT – practice tests
Here is a resource for a FREE full-length practice PSAT and online practice through Khan Academy. The practice tests will give students an idea of their PSAT score and display areas for improvement through the Khan Academy practice website.
ACCUPLACER exam
Are you planning to attend a Jr. College/ 2 year college?
The ACCUPLACER is a placement test to help measure a student’s skills in reading, writing and math. **May be used for Dual Enrollment as well**
Accuplacer at Georgia State: Exams for Applicants and Students at Georgia State University (gsu.edu)
Accuplacer at Gwinnett Technical College: ACCUPLACER Placement Test – Gwinnett Technical College
- Find Test Prep information HERE —> http://counselingcenter.gsu.edu/pc/testing-services/compass/accuplacer-preparation/