SAT test prep
Get Ready for the New SAT!
The class of 2006, approximately three million juniors across the country, will be taking the new SAT's this year. The test is longer and more difficult than before. The new changes include the writing of an essay and the addition or more advanced algebra problems. The three parts include writing, math, and critical reading (currently called verbal). The test will be 45 minutes longer and will have a maximum score of 2400.
The first test will be administered March 12, 2005. If students want to wait and see how the first group performs, the next tests can be taken in May and in June. For students planning to apply to a college early, the March test must be taken. To adequately prepare, a student should spend extra time studying for the exam. A number of tutoring facilities, school districts, and test preparation schools are offering special courses and individual tutoring time. These can be quite expensive ranging from $300 to more than $ 1200. The school districts usually offer less expensive courses, but these are not as extensive as the private tutoring and test preparation schools. Scheduling is another issue as well. Classes are offered on Sundays, for some facilities, and at night with others. Not all courses are the same. Some offer extra individual time at no extra cost and others offer a guaranteed 200 point increase. The key is find the course or tutor that meets the needs of the student. If finances and or scheduling conflicts make taking a course out of reach, then consider enrolling in an on-line SAT course or purchasing SAT study guide books. Guide books begin around $ 20.00 and may be available at the local library for free.
Remember, a student can re-take the SAT many times. Only the highest score will be submitted to the colleges.
SAT Schedule
| Date of Test | Registration Deadline | Late Registration Deadline |
| March 7, 2005 | February 7, 2005 | February 16, 2005 |
| May 7, 2005 | March 25, 2005 | April 6, 2005 |
| June 4, 2005 | April 29, 2005 | May 11, 2005 |
Fees (for the March 2005 SAT and beyond)
| Test | Fee |
| SAT Reasoning Test | $41.50 |
| SAT Subject Tests | |
| Language Tests with Listening |
$18.00 + $17.00 Basic Registration Fee |
| All other Subject Tests | $8.00 + $17.00 Basic Registration Fee |
| Extra score report to a college or scholarship program. (In addition to four score reports included at no charge on the Registration or Correction Form) | $ 9.00 |
| More information and additional fees |
SAT Courses Offered
Scottsdale Education Center
(SEC)
9151 East Bell Rd. Suite 102
Scottsdale 480 538-0828
SEC offers nine week intensive study sessions for the new SAT/ACT/PSAT.
Math: March 15 - May 10 Tuesdays 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Language: March 17 - May 12 Thursdays 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Huntington Learning Center
8670 East Shea Blvd
Scottdale (480) 483-7600
Totem Learning Center
11144 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Ste. 200
Scottsdale 480 767-8659