This has been a good subject for me to research this week as I have fielded many questions over the past few weeks from parents of prospective college students regarding the ACT and SAT (is one better than the other, etc.?). It has been great to find that there are so many sites available that students can access to give them ideas about testing as well as provide some practice materials with no cost involved. If there is a problem, it is determining which are the "best of the best" and this research has allowed me to make some headway toward that end.
I did find another test prep site that was very comprehensive. Studyworks offers some free sample tests and problems and is very similar to Kaplan (referenced in a preceding post) in that they offer more in-depth services for a fee. One large part of Studyworks is that they offer test preparation in three different ways: classes at central locations; individual tutoring; and online classes. Their website is also very visually appealing and easy to maneuver with a lot of information (FAQ's, student testimonials by state and school, and teacher biographies, for example).
I will conclude this week with a really useful site I came upon that I think every 8th and 9th grader ought to be exposed to, particularly if they and/or their parents are considering college. AIE, or Adventures in Education, has a FAQ page that deals with planning for college and covers not only specific questions regarding entrance tests but also what they need to do as far as deciding on classes for high school and other aspects of becoming prepared to apply when the time arrives. Obviously, these questions can be answered by counselors, but this site can allow the students and their parents to refer to this information at any time and as frequently as they feel the need. This is another reminder that a little technology can go a long way to help our students be better prepared for their futures.
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Nice findings! I've already sent the links you had to my work account for use next week. These were helpful and seem like they'll be very useful in the near future. I guess it's a good idea to learn about the high stakes tests, since they're not going anywhere any time soon. Helping students and parents with this issue is a great idea.
Thanks for the pages.
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