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Barron's
In addition to the numerous test prep books they publish, Barron’s offers an online test prep course featuring more than a dozen full-length SAT/ACT/PSAT practice tests. It may not be most attractive and easy to use site, but at about $10, it’s a bargain. www.barronstestprep.com |
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Bridges TestGear
Available by site license only to schools, this company offers SAT/ACT practice tests, interactive tutorials, and diagnostic tools. www.bridges.com/.. |
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College Board
The College Board not only administers the official SAT, but they’re also in the business of helping you prepare for it. They offer a reasonably priced online course, as well as printed books. From their site, you can also download a free practice test (with registration), or thumb through some sample questions. www.collegeboard.com/.. |
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ETS
In addition to administering the GMAT and GRE, Educational Testing Service also offers some fee-based test prep materials (books and diagnostic services), as well as numerous free test prep materials for registered users (including practice software and sample tests). www.ets.org/.. |
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Gorilla Test Prep
This company offers scheduled online courses (SAT/GRE/LSAT/GMAT) complete with practice exams, flashcards, and a CD-ROM that they mail to you. Classroom courses are also offered in select areas only (namely Denver and Boulder, CO). www.gorillatestprep.com |
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Kaplan
Kaplan is major provider of fee-based test preparation products and services (private tutoring, classroom courses, online courses, practice tests, books and software). Like of major providers, their products cover nearly all standardized tests. www.kaplan.com/.. |
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Peterson's
Peterson’s offers a full-range of test-prep materials (online courses, practice tests, and books) for nearly every conceivable standardized test. Registered users may also take 1 free practice. www.petersons.com/.. |
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Princeton Review
Princeton Review is a major provider of test preparation products and services (private tutoring, classroom courses, online courses, practice tests, and books). They are generally considered the premiere test prep company, and this status is reflected in their prices. www.princetonreview.com/.. |
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SATMethod
This company offers school licenses as well as individual subscriptions to their online SAT prep course. The online course features practice tests, interactive quizzes, diagnostic tools, test-taking tips and strategies. www.satmethod.com |
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Sherwood Test Prep
This company offers in-person test prep courses (SAT, ACT, GRE, LSAT, GMAT) at about half the cost of other major course providers. Unfortunately, their locations are limited to cities in the West Coast (CA, OR, WA, ID, NV). www.sherwoodtest.com |
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SparkNotes
SparkNotes (known for their free subject-based study guides) has recently ventured into test prep products and services. Their site offers a ton of good information and advice for free. In addition, you can purchase practice tests at a very reasonable price. www.sparknotes.com |
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TestPrep.com (Triumph College Admissions)
Triumph College Admissions offers print, online, and software-based test prep solutions for the SAT/ACT/PSAT. As their products and programs are sold primarily in packages to schools, this isn’t the place to go for an individual license. www.testprep.com |
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| Free Online Test Prep Sites |
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4tests.com
This site offers free sample tests in dozens of categories, including the SAT, ACT, GMAT, LSAT, and AP practice tests. There’s one free test in each category. Unfortunately, they are of questionable quality (and a bit dated), and their one-question-per-page-surrounded- by-advertisements format can become quickly annoying. www.4tests.com |
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ACT-SAT-Prep.com
This site offers excellent tips and strategies for preparing for the SAT and ACT (for free). Registered users may also take free practice tests. www.act-sat-prep.com |
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College Power Prep
Though very, very dated, this site offers a free SAT diagnostic test (that you can download by registering). They also offer fee-based software, but you’re probably better of going with software from one of the major providers. www.powerprep.com |
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GoCollege.com
This site offers free SAT and ACT practice tests with registration. www.gocollege.com |
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MajorTests.com
The practice tests (SAT and GRE) at this site are completely free, and don’t even require registration. www.majortests.com |
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Number2.com
This site offers comprehensive online test preparation courses for the SAT, ACT, and GRE. Sample test questions are presented one at a time in an interactive format that provides feedback and guidance when you get questions wrong. And the best part – it’s entirely free! www.number2.com |
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StudyHall.com
You may have to suffer through some really awful navigation and broken links on this site, but they offer free test prep advice and various materials and practice questions. www.studyhall.com |
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TestPrepPreview.com
This site offers practice test questions for a wide assortment of standardized tests, as well as study guides and links to additional resources. www.testprepreview.com |
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XLMath
This site offers a free temporary trial of their interactive SAT Math practice tool with registration; after that, you have to pay for a license. www.xlmath.com |
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