SAT Preparation

What can you do to prepare for the SAT's?

 

 

When do I take my PSAT's and how do I sign up? 

Juniors should take the PSAT which is offered at Pinkerton on October 20, 2007 in the Vocational Building.   Sophomores are invited to take the PSAT as well.   Sign-ups are held in September 17-28 in the Career Center before school.  The test cost is $20.00 and payment is accepted by CHECK or MONEY ORDER only, made out to Pinkerton Academy.  Calculators are allowed on the math tests only.  Calculators will NOT be provided by the school.  Bring at least two #2 pencils with erasers.

Questions concerning testing dates may be directed to Ralph Van Nostrand at 437-5200 x1130.

 

PSAT alternative dates: 

 

Trinity High School, Manchester NH  Contact: Mrs. Raczka at 603-668-2910 x 14

Bishop Guertin High School, Nashua NH  Contact: Guidance Director at 603-880-1715

 

When do I take my SAT's or ACT's?

Registration for these tests is currently available on the Web at www.collegeboard.com or you may pick up a registration packet outside the Career Center.

Registration these tests is currently available on the Web at www.act.org.

Learn what the SAT and ACT's are all about and what colleges are looking for.

 

SAT & PSAT for

Students with Disabilities

Any student with a disability who seeks accommodations on the SAT or PSAT should review the guidelines found in the SAT Registration Booklet or visit the website at www.collegeboard.com.  Click here to learn more.

The college Board has set its own criteria for determining whether a student qualifies for accommodations in SAT or PSAT tests.  An application must be completed and submitted to the College Board to determine a student's eligibility.  If, after reviewing the guidelines, you believe you qualify, see your counselor right away to start the process.  The deadlines to qualify for accommodations are generally 7 weeks prior to the test date.  All deadlines are posted on the website. 

No student should discard the dream of higher education and advancement due to a disability.  Students should explore the excellent programs and services offered at the colleges, universities and technical schools of their choice.

 

What is the New SAT?

Writing: Students will be asked to write an essay that requires them to take a position on an issues and use examples to support their position.  Students can purchase "ScoreWrite" which is a supplemental booklet to the new SAT online course.  Visit www.collegeboard.com/newsat for additional information.

 

Math: Will include Algebra II

 

Critical Reading: Currently known as verbal section, include shorter reading passages and existing long reading passages.  Analogies will be eliminated, but sentence-completion questions will remain.

 

Princeton Review

SAT Course

March 15-April 24 in prep for the the May 3, 2008 SAT

The cost is  $449  Call: 1-800-2Review for more information.  www.princetonreview.com  

ACES  In-Home Tutoring Services, Hampstead, NH  888-329-9333 www.acestutoring.com
Revolution Prep

March 15-April 22 in prep for the May 3, 2008 SAT

The cost is $499, financial needs scholarships are available

www.revolutionprep.com

Ivy Bound

 Raise your SAT/ACT scores

                    $550  for Math & Reading

                    www.ivybound.net    1-877-975-1600 

Oxford Learning Center

SAT Help, Tutoring, Summer Programs

24 Orchard View Drive, Post Office Square (above Sovereign Bank)  Londonderry, New Hampshire 03053
Tel: 603-425-1101  www.oxfordlearning.com

CLUBZ!  In-Home Education Services- Christopher Hookway, Litchfield, NH                  603-882-5829 www.clubztutoring.com
KAPLAN 1-800-KAP-TEST  www.kaptest.com
Saint Anselm College  Academic Resource Center 603-641-7017.
College Board  www.collegeboard.com  free practice questions, mini-sat
Sylan Learning Center 1-888-Educate for the site closest to you
10 Real SATs  $19.95 -real full-length tests to give you an accurate look at the SAT
One-on-One with the SAT  $29.95 - software has more than 600 practice questions, explanations, and key strategies
SAT Prep Packs  $16.95 - practice with these online modules, including SAT practice questions, hints, and a performance analysis
FREE SAT Prep  www.number2.com
Schools that do not use SAT Scoring  www.fairtest.org