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PSAT, ACT, and SAT TEST PREPARATION 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

 

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.

Advantage Educational Program
Contact: www.AdvantagePrep.net or 800-521-3177
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
Description: More than 1,000 students of all academic abilities from 50 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
Description: Private tutoring, in-home or at Benilde with school approval.  Veteran Tutors with 4+ years of experience, familiarity with BSM curriculum. References BSM families.

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 or 952-285-7667
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://college.enotes.com/sat-prep or call 1-888-847-6897
Description: This online SAT course includes FREE practice test, drills, and vocabulary flash cards.
Cost: $29.95; may be used for one year.

*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 - 952-922-3000
Plymouth - 763-542-0000
Apple Valley - 952-953-6767
Description: One-on-one tutoring with flexible scheduling for both ACT and SAT

*Ivy Bound Test Prep
Contact: www.ivybound.net or call 1-877-975-1600
Description: Private tutoring or instruction for a group of 4 or more students; tutoring can be done at a local place determined by participants.

Ivy Insiders
Contact: www.ivyinsiders.com
Description: Private tutoring, classroom courses, hybrid courses (full classroom course plus 6 hours of one-one-one instruction), and online prep (both private tutoring and course option). Need-based financial assistance available.

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.

KORE Tutors:
Contact: www.koretutors.com or 517-580-9773, email:Keith Oberg obergk@koretestprep.com or tutors@koretutors.com
Description: Group of independent educators with a passion to help students improve.  Tutoring in most subject areas as well as ACT or SAT prep.  First consultation is free, rates negotiated between tutor and student based upon subject matter and tutor experience. 

Peter Mortenson
Contact: mordraug@juno.com or 612-781-2281
Description: Peter is an ACT or SAT tutor who will do individual or small group tutoring and meet at your home

Peterson's Test Prep GuidanceNet
Contact: www.petersonsTestPrep.com or 877-837-8773
Description: Online courses are available for PSAT, ACT or SAT.

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.

*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.

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

Swanson Consulting
Contact: JohnLSwanson@hotmail.com or 763-417-0659
Description: Academic help and college test preparation for 8th - 12 grades including ACT, PSAT, SAT, English, math, reading, writing, study skills, test anxiety and special needs. Excellent results and references for all levels of student achievement. Husband and wife team in Plymouth. Flexible times available all year.

Sylvan Learning Systems, Inc.
Contact: www.educate.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. Cost: ACT $795, SAT $895.

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
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 of the Einsteinian institute.
Contact: www.minnesotaacttutoring.com  http://acttutoring.net or 952-217-0353 info@minnesotaacttutoring.com
Description: Thomas Lamosse ACT tutor/teacher with 15 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
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.

Wise Guys Tutoring
Contact: www.wiseguystutoring.com or 612-232-7666
Description: Flexible, small group or individual tutoring for ACT, SAT and PSAT.

University of Minnesota
Contact: Dr. Ernest Davenport 612-624-1040 or email: actsat@umn.edu
Description: Free 11 week ACT/SAT review class targeted to minority and female high school students. Space is limited, attendance is mandatory.

Zaps
Contact: www.zaps.com or 319-337-3755
Description: ACT or SAT group classes are offered at multiple locations in the Twin Cities area. Choose a Saturday, 5-hour session, or two-2 1/2 hour sessions. Approximate cost: $75.00