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PSAT, ACT, and SAT TEST PREPARATION ORGANIZATIONS
Note: The following companies and private tutors have either submitted their names to BSM or have been recommended by a BSM teacher or parent. BSM does not claim personal knowledge of each company or individual below. It is your responsibility to research the companies or individuals available.
*Denotes an organization that offers free practice tests in the area several times a year
Academic Tutoring and Testing
Contact: Elayne Engler, M.A. 952-591-9437 or www.acatutor.com
Description: PSAT, ACT, and SAT prep is available. Tutoring is formatted to fit the individual student's needs. Students can meet with tutors as many times as they feel necessary. This tutoring service works well with students of all ability levels, including students who have ADD/ADHD or learning disabilities.
Advantage Educational Program
Contact: www.AdvantagePrep.net or 800-521-3177
Description: ACT or SAT small group classes meet for three hours, one time per week, for 4-6 weeks. Classes are held all over the Twin Cities area. Cost: $120 for ACT or SAT, $210 for combination class. Students may repeat the course free of charge.
ACT Online Prep
Contact: www.actstudent.org
Description: Act prep accessible anytime, anywhere includes (1) Diagnostic test, (2) practice tests, essays with real-time scoring, comprehensive content review for each of the four required tests. Cost: 19.95 for one year.
ACT
Ready
Contact: Mary Ann Dorsher and Mary
Langfeldt. www.actready.net or 612-927-9516
Description:
ACT Ready offers personal, high quality ACT preparation at a reasonable price to
students of all academic abilities. How do we measure our
success? We compare our students' scores on their first ACT Ready
practice test to their actual ACT exam results. Our 2009 students
achieved an average gain of four points, an increase of approximately 20% in
their national percentile rankings; 45% of our small group and
private lesson students earned a final ACT score of 29 or higher, placing them
in the top 6% percent nationally.
Club Z in home tutoring services for ACT
Contact: www.clubztutoring.com or 952-404-2414
Description: Club Z offers individualized, in-home attention with the same tutor for each session. They offer customized practice focusing on areas that need improvement. There is a 10-hour prep program or a 20-hour prep program.
*College Tutors – Edina Learning Center and Eden Prairie Learning Center
Contact: Allison Dery http://www.collegetutors.com/ or 952-285-7667
Description: College Tutors provides one-on-one ACT, SAT and PSAT preparation. Since 2004 our students have consistently improved their scores. We average a 4 point increase, with as many as 6 – 8 points for students with pretest scores in the 20’s. Our tutors have scored in the 98th percentile or above and excel in imparting knowledge and strategies for optimum results. Schedules and focus are individualized over a recommended 25 hour schedule. 3 practice tests included, with up to 9 different tests for the avid student.
eNotes.com
Contact: http://college.enotes.com/sat-prep or call 1-888-847-6897
Description: This online SAT course includes FREE practice test, drills, and vocabulary flash cards.
Cost: $29.95; may be used for one year.
*Hennepin County Library
Contact: www.hclib.org
Description: To access FREE ACT/SAT/PSAT/AP practice tests:
1. go to www.hclib.org
2. Click on the "Reference and Research" tab at the top of the page
3. Click on "Databases A-Z"
4. Scroll down to "Learning Express Library"
5. Enter your barcode from your HC Library card
6. Register (enter a username and password)
7. A page will pull up with all kinds of practice exams. AP practice exams are the first group to come up.
8. Click on an exam, and follow directions.
Huntington Learning Center
Contact: www.huntingtonlearning.com
Edina - 952-922-3000
Plymouth - 763-542-0000
Apple Valley - 952-953-6767
Description: One-on-one tutoring with flexible scheduling for both ACT and SAT
*Ivy Bound Test Prep
Contact: www.ivybound.net or call 1-877-975-1600
Description: Private tutoring or instruction for a group of 4 or more students; tutoring can be done at a local place determined by participants.
Ivy Insiders
Contact: www.ivyinsiders.com
Description: Private tutoring, classroom courses, hybrid courses (full classroom course plus 6 hours of one-one-one instruction), and online prep (both private tutoring and course option). Need-based financial assistance available.
Jan Larson
Contact: rjlarson75@comcast.net or 612-250-8695
Description: Jan retired after 33 years of teaching English, and has experience tutoring students for the ACT and SAT; she does in-home tutoring
*Kaplan Test Prep
Contact: www.kaptest.com/college
Description: Prep Courses for PSAT, ACT or SAT are offered. Options include classroom courses, online courses and private tutoring, and a new option called "ACT Express." ACT Express is a condensed, 12-hour course. Call 1-800-KAP-TEST for information on any of Kaplan's test prep options.
Click on the link "Find a Free Event" for information about free practice tests in the Twin Cities area.
*KnowHow2GoWisconsin
Contact: www.KnowHow2GoWisconsin.org
Description: FREE, online test prep for any student.
Peter Mortenson
Contact: mordraug@juno.com or 612-781-2281
Description: Peter is an ACT or SAT tutor who will do individual or small group tutoring and meet at your home
Peterson's Test Prep GuidanceNet
Contact: www.petersonsTestPrep.com or 877-837-8773
Description: Online courses are available for PSAT, ACT or SAT.
Prep School
Contact: Sheryl Halpern Newman at 952-593-0369 or www.AcademicCoaching.net
Description: Pre-ACT/SAT: This program is recommended for sophomores and juniors who do not test well and students who want to coach for top scores. SAT/ACT: This is a 30-hour course that covers content mastery and testing strategies. The class is small groups of 2-4.
*Princeton Review
Contact: www.PrincetonReview.com or 1-800-2-REVIEW
Description: PSAT, ACT and SAT prep courses are available. Options include classroom courses, online courses or private tutoring.
Free practice tests and strategy sessions are available for students at various locations throughout the Twin Cities.
SAT Online Test Prep
Contact: www.sat.collegeboard.com/practice
Description: Accessible anywhere, anytime, official SAT online course provides built-in study guide, includes 18 lessons, 10 practice tests with availability to take online or on paper. Cost: 69.95
St. Paul Academy and Summit School
Contact: www.spa.edu click on extended programs or 651-696-1355
Description:
1. First option: Small group tutorials for students of all ages; five sessions held on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings to prepare for the ACT and SAT.
2. Second option: Power Prep - "Your key to better performance on the SAT and ACT. $50 per workshop--including a power snack! Consists of one, 4-hour class, the Saturday before each national ACT or SAT test date. Call 651-696-1355 with Power Prep questions.
Swanson Consulting
Description: Academic help and college test preparation for 8th - 12 grades including ACT, PSAT, SAT, English, math, reading, writing, study skills, test anxiety and special needs. Excellent results and references for all levels of student achievement. Husband and wife team in Plymouth. Flexible times available all year.
Sylvan Learning Systems, Inc.
Contact: www.educate.com or 952-831-5351
Description: ACT and SAT classroom and small group courses are available. Students are encouraged to attend all classes, but can make-up a missed class online. Cost: ACT $795, SAT $895.
The Learning Edge
Contact: www.learnwithsuccess.com or 651-905-0569(Eagan) or 651-426-5360(White Bear Lake) or Matt at 612-834-5181
Description: ACT/SAT Preparation Classes, Individual or Group sessions. Cost: $65/hr individual at your home.
Thomas Lamosse ACT tutor/teacher of the Einsteinian institute.
Contact: www.ei-actprep.com or 612-492-8975 thomas@ei-actprep.com
Description: The program consists of 10 two-hour training sessions with instructor. All materials are provided, real ACT practice material for in-class examples and homework.
Wendy Engel/Myra Snyderman Math/English Tutor for ACT/SAT
Contact: 952-933-6813 or 952-906-9898
Description: Ms. Engel and Ms. Snyderman work with individuals or small group for day or evening appointments.
Wise Guys Tutoring
Contact: www.wiseguystutoring.com or 612-232-7666
Description: Flexible, individual tutoring for ACT, SAT and PSAT. Cost: $80 an hour.
University of Minnesota
Contact: Dr. Ernest Davenport 612-624-1040 or email: actsat@umn.edu
Description: Free 11 week ACT/SAT review class targeted to minority and female high school students. Space is limited, attendance is mandatory.
Zaps
Contact: www.zaps.com or 319-337-3755
Description: ACT or SAT group classes are offered at multiple locations in the Twin Cities area. Choose a Saturday, 5-hour session, or two-2 1/2 hour sessions. Approximate cost: $75.00
