Guidance/College & Career -- ACT/SAT Test Prep Options
PSAT, ACT, and SAT Test Prepartion 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
A+ Tutoring Service, Ltd.
Contact: Karen Strand, karenEstrand@gmail.com, Edina: 952-935-8157 http:/www.aplustutoringserviceLtd.com
Description: A+ Tutoring service provides tutoring in small groups and one to one either in Woodbury, Edina, MN or in home. More than 230 tutors available, most are teachers, or retired teachers.
Academic Coaching 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.
Academic College Prep Services
Contact: JohnLSwanson@hotmail.com or 763-417-0659 or 612-202-7336
Description: Sherry Swanson (former teacher), Jacqueline Moldenhauer (U ofM engineering graduate), John Swanson (Master of Science). Experts in PSAT, ACT, and SAT preparation with more than 20 years of college prep tutoring. Excellent results with 100's of students from three mature Christian adults. We recommend starting as a freshman or sophomore, but upper classmen are most welcome. Ask for our four-year college preparation guidelines based on our extensive experience. We're located near I-394, Highway 55 and Country Road 73 in Plymouth.
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. Tutors with virtus training available upon request.
Advantage Educational Program
Contact: www.AdvantagePrep.net or 612-222-5108.
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 info@actready.net
Description: More than 1,500 students of all academic abilities from 60 metro high schools have benefited from ACT Ready's reasonably-priced, 6-week program. Located in SW Minneapolis, our small group classes allow for individualized attention, enabling students to quickly build their testing skills and confidence. On average, our students achieve gains of 3 to 4 points in their ACT composite scores or approximately 20% in their national percentile rankings.
Alberts SAT/ACT Tutoring
Contact: Brenda Alberts, Master Tutor at brenda.alberts.mn@gmail.com or 612-581-1425
http://www.k-12learningsolutions.com
Description: Private tutoring, in-home or at Benilde with school approval. Veteran Tutors with 4+ years of experience, familiarity with BSM curriculum. References from BSM families upon reques
Ann Cadwallader ACT/SAT Tutoring
Contact: ann@myuniversitycoach.com 952-237-0079
Description: Former teacher at Groves Academy, been "in business" 23 years, will coach students with LD, and has worked with BSM students.
Breakaway College Test Prep
Owned by BSM parent, Ron Michalek. Based in Edina, specializes in one-on-one ACT and SAT tutoring for all students. Breakaway also offers the Twin Cities' first and only ACT test prep options specifically designed for students with learning differences and attention disorders, taught by Groves Academy teachers. There are two options for test prep at Groves Academy: 1) ACT six-week class; or 2) Private instruction.
Contact: Ron Michalak, Founder, 612-216-5133 or ron@breakawaytestprep.com
http://www.breakawaytestprep.com
Chyten Educational Services
Contact: Jennifer Paidosh-Director p.763-559-8378 jpaidosh@chyten.com www.chyten.com
Description: Master Degreed Tutors for all subjects and levels. Academic Tutoring for all grades, all subjects, all levels. ACT and SAT Test Preparation, strategies and diagnostic tests tutor Notes after every session. SUMMER BOOT CAMPS for Plan/Act, PSAT/SAT, SSAT
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/edinamn or 952-285-7667 allison.dery@collegetutors.com
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://www.enotes.com/documents/sat-diagnostic-practice-test-1-24247 or call 1-888-847-6897
Description: A full-length practice test for the new SAT. Includes a detailed answer key. Taken from Research and Education Association's award winning Mastering the SAT book. Your purchase allows you to download this document for 90 days. This document is offered in the following file formats: PDF $4.99.
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 - Heather Garcia 52-922-2488
Plymouth - Amy Servi 763-542-0005
Description: We offer individualized programs with one-on-one instruction in the areas of reading, writing, math, study skills, ACT, SAT, and individual school subject areas in our accredited center. Our scheduling is flexible and we offer an array of payment options, including financing.
*Ivy Bound Test Prep
Contact: www.ivybound.net or call 1-877-975-1600 or markg@ivybound.net
Description: Private tutoring or instruction for a group of 4 or more students; tutoring can be done at a local place determined by participants.
Julie Ann Rodriguez
Contact: jrjulezlee08@gmail.com or 949-285-2027
Description: Experience tutoring not only academic subjects, but I have also tutored high school students in both SAT and ACT preparation. Have worked through a tutoring company, ClubZ Tutoring, in South Orange County, California, and had private clients as well. References from BSM family.
*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.
Peterson's Test Prep GuidanceNet
Contact: www.petersonsTestPrep.com or 877-837-8773
Description: Online courses are available for PSAT, ACT or SAT.
*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.
Revolution Test Prep
Contact: Kevin Cleary 312-448-4691
Description: Revolution Prep offers many test prep options, allowing students the easiest, most convenient, and most affordable tutoring yet. Revolution’s programs help students improve college readiness, academic skills, and score higher on their tests, we guarantee it! Your child will never be "just a number" to us. Call to speak with one of our dedicated test prep experts, (877) REV-PREP or go to revolutionprep.com
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
*Sylvan Learning Systems, Inc.
Contact: www.sylvanlearning.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.
The English Tutor
Contact: www.theenglishtutorllc.com or 612-825-1896
Description: Tutors provide one-on-one or shared tutoring experiences with students of similar cognitive ability. All tutors specializing in ACT & SAT prep have had specific training in those tests because preparing students for the ACT or SAT is very different from teaching a specific content area. Tutors specialize in other areas beyond English.
The Learning Edge and Home School Solutions Services
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 Junior Genius mentoring program
Contact: www.minnesotaacttutoring.com http://acttutoring.net or 952-217-0353 info@minnesotaacttutoring.com
Description: Thomas Lamosse ACT tutor/teacher with 18 years experience teaching ACT prep. Thomas is also the creator of the largest ACT video tutorial website on the internet.
Wendy Engel/Myra Snyderman Math/English Tutor for ACT/SAT/PSAT
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. Summer 8-hour PSAT class offered in August. BSM references.
University of Minnesota
Contact: Dr. Ernest Davenport 612-624-1040 or email: actsat@umn.edu
Description: Free 10-week ACT/SAT review class targeted to minority and female high school students. Space is limited, attendance is mandatory. Class generally starts second or third Saturday in January. Quinton Love: 612-626-1662.
Zaps
Contact: www.zaps.com
Description: ACT or SAT group classes are offered at multiple locations in the Twin Cities area. Register for a Saturday, 5-hour session, or two-2 1/2 hour sessions. Approximate cost: $89.00
