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SAT Reading Prep Course Online
This general introduction course has lessons with general tips and strategies to help you prepare for each section of the ACT, including the optional essay.  The course also contains practice problems with explanations that you can take to help familiarize yourself with the pacing and content of the test.  There are lessons and quizzes for:
  • English Section
  • Math Section
  • Reading Section
  • Science Section
  • Optional Writing Section
We recommend taking some form of practice before you take the ACT test.  This course will get you started on the right foot!
Want to Attend one of our live SAT vs. ACT webinars?  Click on one of the links below to register.
  • Tuesday, December 13.  8 PM EST 
  • Thursday December 15 8 PM EST

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It’s hard to keep up with all the changing information surrounding college applications and standardized testing right now.  That’s what we’re here for – to help you understand it all, and to guide you on what to do next.

Here’s what we know so far:

Test Cancellation All testing on June 6, 2020 has been cancelled. That includes both the regular SAT and the SAT Subject Tests. High school juniors will thus need to complete any required standardized testing in the second half of the year. The April PSAT 10 and PSAT 8/9 have also been cancelled.

New SAT Date – Collegeboard is planning to add an additional testing date September, in addition to the regularly scheduled dates of August 29, October 3, November 7, and December 5. The exact date of the September test will be announced later, but students can register for any of these tests starting in May. 

Expanded Capacity – [...]

In previous years, we’ve talked to juniors about the importance of demonstrated interest. It can have a significant impact on your chances of getting into your first choice school. (Check out the link to our video about showing demonstrated interest – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82vDUYM5CIY&t=8s). One of the major components of demonstrated interest has always been campus visits. They show that you’ve been to the school and really taken a look at what it’s all about. It helps to show schools that you’re serious about them, which can give you an edge. Colleges want to admit students who are going to accept their offers. In addition, campus visits can give you a sense of what you really want in a school – make sure it’s a place where you can see yourself thriving for four years.

But with college campuses closed all around the country (and the world), what are students supposed to do? How can they both get [...]

New to learning at home?  One of our expert tutors can help guide you and help you in the subjects that you might be finding difficult.  In addition, you will get access to our SAT video course, which consists of over 50 video lessons, and more than 400 practice problems, all with video explanations.  Finally, you will get access to our video course on finding and applying to colleges.  That also includes access to our proprietary database of college based merit scholarships.  We have tutors who can help you with:
  • Math
  • Science
  • English
  • History
  • Study Skills
  • ...and more!
The cost of this package is just $495.

This package includes 10 90-minute private tutoring sessions with one of our top tutors.  We will contact you to schedule your 10 sessions after you have completed the purchase.  Sessions are held in our office Monday through Saturday.  In addition to the sessions, you will be able to take practice SAT or ACT tests for free, receive our text book, and have access to our online video course.

Register for One Hour Diagnostic Test Our diagnostic test is a great way to quickly evaluate your preparedness for the SAT. Our resulting diagnostic report will show you personalized feedback on where to focus your studying to see the most improvement in your score! First Choice college logo 2

This package includes 8 90-minute private tutoring sessions with one of our top tutors.  We will contact you to schedule your 8 sessions after you have completed the purchase.  Sessions are held in our office Monday through Saturday.  In addition to the sessions, you will be able to take practice SAT or ACT tests for free, receive our text book, and have access to our online video course.

After purchasing a block of tutoring sessions, someone from our office will contact you to schedule your 5 sessions.  You will get 5 90-minute private tutoring sessions with one of our top tutors.  We meet either in our Milford office, or live online.  In addition, you get to take practice tests for no cost, our text book, and access to our online video course.  Milford CT Private SAT Tutor

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