SAT and ACT Preparation

SAT and ACT Preparation

One of the most important preparation tools for success in taking college admissions tests is PRACTICE. Monte Vista offers several opportunities to take full length tests, receive scores, learn test-taking strategies, yet not worry about scores being officially reported. Students may learn that they prefer the ACT over the SAT, or the opposite. Either scores are accepted at virtually every college. Familiarity with the test-taking procedure can go a long way in relieving test-day jitters when students take the tests 'for real'.

Academic Boosters uses local companies to offer both preparation classes and “practice” tests for the SAT and ACT.

Registration forms for all series are available in the MV Career Center or can be printed from the links.

SAT & ACT PRACTICE TESTS

FALL 2009

Students sit for a full-length ACT/SAT Combo, SAT or ACT practice test on a Saturday morning, then receive their scores and discuss strategy at a follow-up session the next week. Each Practice Test with Strategy Session is offered at $25.

Ames Seminars An introduction to College Testing, Fall 2009:

In this 4 session introductory seminar students will learn the basic differences between SAT and ACT. They will learn general test taking and specific strategies for these tests. They will practice on actual SAT and ACT sections. In the final session students will get help analyzing their PSAT results and review the differences between SAT and ACT. Click here to print September 2009 An introduction to College Testing sign-up form.

COLLEGE APPLICATION ESSAY WRITING WORKSHOP, Fall 2009:

Monday, September 14, 2009, 7:00 - 9:00 pm in the Career Center

This class is geared for seniors applying to college. Matthew Todd from Gnosis Academic will be conducting this seminar. Brainstorm ideas, get tips on what colleges want to hear about you, etc. Click here to print the sign up sheet for this class.

KAPLAN ACT/SAT COMBO PRACTICE TEST, Fall 2009:

Saturday September 26, 2009, 9:00am – 1:30pm in the Commons.

Trying to decide if the SAT or ACT is the best test for you? Then take the Kaplan ACT/SAT Combo Practice Test where in one sitting, students take representative sections from both tests to see how they perform. The strategy session the following week will give individual feedback on performance between the two tests. Strategy Session Tuesday, September 29, 7:00 – 8:00pm in the Commons. Click here to print September 2009 ACT/SAT Combo Practice Test sign-up form.

SAT Practice Test Fall 2009: Saturday, November 14, 2009, 9:00am – 1:00pm in the Commons. Strategy Session Wednesday, November 18, 2009 7:00 - 9:00 pm in the Commons. Click here to print November 2009 SAT Practice Test sign-up form.

WINTER/SPRING 2010

Our programs for the second semester will help prepare students for the ACT, SAT and SAT II Subject Tests in Math (II-C) and US History. Each Practice Test with Strategy Session is offered at $25, The Edge Program is $110. Program details and registration information below.

Princeton Review SAT/ACT COMBO PRACTICE TEST, Winter 2010:

Saturday January 9, 2010, 9:00am – 1:15pm in the Commons.

Trying to decide if the SAT or ACT is the best test for you? Then take the Princeton Review SAT/ACT Combo Practice Test where in one sitting, students take representative sections from both tests to see how they perform. The strategy session the following week will give individual feedback on performance between the two tests. Strategy Session Wednesday, January 13, 7:00pm – 8:00pm in the Commons. Click here to print January 2010 SAT/ACT Combo Practice Test sign-up form.

**The Edge “How to Outsmart the SAT” Seminar, Winter 2010**

This five session summary class gives you general test taking strategies and is designed for students who have not had SAT prep or do not plan on investing in one of the comprehensive programs. One Practice SAT test is included. Cost $110. Classes start Tuesday January 26, 2010 and continue weekly through February. Classes are held in the Commons.

Class schedule and times

Tuesday, January 26 6:30 - 9:00pm

Tuesday, February 2 6:30 - 9:00pm

Tuesday, February 9 6:00 – 9:00pm (practice test)

Tuesday, February 16 6:30 – 9:00pm

Tuesday, February 23 6:30 – 9:00pm

Click here to print The Edge “How to Outsmart the SAT” 2010 sign-up form. Registration should be turned into the MV Career Center by January 20, 2010.

Revolution SAT PRACTICE TEST, Spring 2010: Saturday, February 27, 2010. 9:00am – 12:00pm in the Commons.

Students sit for a full-length SAT Practice test on Saturday morning, then receive their scores and discuss strategy at a follow-up session. Strategy Session is Wednesday ,March 3, 2010 7:00 – 9:00pm in the Commons.* Click here to print February 2010 SAT Practice Test sign-up form.

LAFAYETTE ACADEMY SAT/ACT ESSAY WRITING WORKSHOP Spring 2010: Monday March 1, 2010. 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm in the Career Center. Students will learn what is important in the essay writing portion of the SAT and ACT and how the essays are scored. Click here to get more information about this class.

PRINCETON REVIEW ACT PRACTICE TEST, Spring 2010

Saturday March 20, 2010, 9:00am – 1:15pm in the Commons.

Trying to decide if the ACT is the test for you? Then take the Princeton Review ACT Practice Test to see how you perform. The strategy session the following week will give individual feedback on your performance. Strategy Session Wednesday, March 24, 7:00 – 9:00pm in the Commons. Click here to print March 2010 ACT Practice Test sign-up form.

SAT II SUBJECT PRACTICE TESTS FOR MATH II-C and US HISTORY, Spring 2010: Saturday April 24, 2010. Math SAT II-C 9:00am – 10:15am, US History 10:30am - 11:45am. These practice tests are for students planning on taking the Math II-C and/or US History subject tests. Students should be taking or having completed Trigonometry for the Math II-C. Take one or both of these SAT II Practice Tests on Saturday and receive your scores and strategy tips at the follow-up session on Wednesday, April 28, 7:00 – 9:00pm in the commons. Click here to print April 2010 SAT II Subject Practice Test sign-up form.

COLLEGE APPLICATION ESSAY WRITING WORKSHOP Spring 2010:

Monday May 24, 2010. 7:00pm - 9:00pm in the Career Center.

Juniors want to get a head start on writing your college application essays this summer. This workshop is for you. Matthew Todd from Gnosis Academic will be conducting this seminar. Brainstorm ideas, get tips on what colleges want to hear about you, etc. Click here to print the sign up sheet for this class.