ACT/ SAT Test Preparation

Preparing for the ACT and SAT can feel daunting at times.  As you are probably aware, juniors will take the ACT for free once in February and, if you are planning to go to a 4-year college in the future, you should plan on taking the ACT/ SAT at least one or two more times between now and September.  In order to best help prepare for the tests, students often ask me how they should study for the ACT and SAT tests. 

The organizations that facilitate the ACT and SAT frequently explain that the best preparation for the tests is to challenge yourself by taking on a rigorous curriculum during high school.  So, the reality is that every day, with every class you take, you are preparing for these exams.  However, that doesn’t mean that additional preparation wouldn’t be helpful.

I know that all juniors had the free opportunity to participate in Dr. Sanpath's test prep boot camp experience prior to taking the PSAT.  Dr. Sampath of PrepAccelerator will be offering another group training – this time over 2 days for interested students.  The session will be held at TWHS on February 3^rd and February 10^th.  The cost for this training is $125.  Checks can be made payable to Worthington Schools and turned into Mrs. Focht in the Counseling Center by January 30^th if you are interested in registering.

Many students have realized that group test prep doesn't always work for them and they need more individual support and assistance to prepare for the tests.  There are many different tutors available in the Central Ohio area who are committed to helping students prepare for the tests.  We have featured their information on the Counselor Website and it is attached.  Please know that these links include both individual and group test prep providers.

There are also free options - including reviewing your Pre-ACT results, looking at sample questions online and on the ACT/ SAT websites and Khan Academy.

Many students will elect to take the test once and see how they do on it before signing up for test prep and that is certainly an acceptable option as well, but no matter what, I hope you will make every effort to show what you know on the ACT and SAT when you take them.