ACT & SAT Test Prep Options

No need to take weeks out of your schedule for class! The Crash Course distills essential content and strategies from the extended course and presents them in an compressed one-day program. Ideal for:

The busy student who doesn’t have time for a long course
The struggling test taker who need to know the most essential points for score improvement, but doesn’t want to get overwhelmed with too many new concepts
The strong test taker who only needs a few pointers to refine his or her approach
The realistic family who knows that 2-3 weeks of practice for the ACT or SAT is possible, but more time is probably not likely to happen.

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This is the classic prep class. We cover all aspects of the test including subject matter content, strategies & test taking skills. Expect to complete one full-length test each week as homework. Ideal for:

Students who need regular explanation and accountability.
Families looking for in in-person class taught by an expert.
Students who have tried independent study, other test prep programs, or the Crash Course and still desire additional score improvement.
The student with aggressive score goals who is ready and able to commit 6+ hours per week (2 hours class; 4+ hours of homework) for the duration of the class.

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Your time, your schedule, your goals with personalized help from Megan. Private tutoring starts with the extended course curriculum, but adjusts to focus on your needs and score goals. Ideal for:

Students with aggressive score goals, difficulty testing, or simply those who don’t feel a large group setting meets their needs.
Friends and neighbors who want to create a small private group for more personalized attention or a schedule designed to meet their timeframe.
Students who focus and learn better with personalized lessons.
Students with unique testing situations (need to focus on only one area, learning differences, etc.)

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The College Prep Difference

Not all test prep programs are the same. We are a boutique college prep company specializing in college entrance exams. Here’s how our programs are different:

Expert instruction. Megan Dorsey teaches all classes. We are NOT giving you a college kid trained to teach from a workbook or a school teacher looking to pick up extra cash by tutoring. Megan is a nationally recognized test prep expert; she knows the exams, how to improve scores, and how to effectively teach teens.
Exclusive focus on college admissions exams (ACT, PSAT & SAT only.) We don’t offer classes for every exam under the sun. We specialize so you can get focused, up to date, concentrated help for the test you need.
A program designed by a national expert. All course materials are developed and revised by College Prep’s founder, Megan Dorsey, a nationally recognized expert in the field. Megan was a former SAT grader and is incredibly knowledgable in test content. She combines that with over 25 years of test prep experience and graduate work in testing, psychology, and learning styles to offer a program that delivers results.
Class structure that mirrors the test. You won’t find classes divided by subject here. Each prep class or tutoring session combines reading, writing, math, (science for ACT), and test taking strategies. The ACT & SAT demand students switch from one subject to another in a matter of seconds, so we do the same.
Intentional time for practice and mastery. We understand learning theory and brain science (and everyday experience with students) and we know that learning the material is not enough. Students must have time to absorb, practice, and master the content and strategies before taking the ACT or SAT. This is why even our quick cram classes allow for a couple of weeks of practice prior to the actual exam.
Exclusive use of official test materials. The ACT & SAT / PSAT demand attention to the slightest details. Companies that use mock exams written by their corporate publishing department are giving you the testing equivalent of a knock-off handbag. We rely on official tests so our students practice with authentic materials before taking the real exam.