The SAT or ACT is required for admission to many colleges and universities. Different from and more challenging than tests taken in school, these assessments have defined formats and content that students can come to understand. Research indicates that targeted instruction and practice can significantly increase scores over time. Students are encouraged to begin test preparation in the summer prior to the junior year or early in the fall. Our test prep professionals guide them in selecting the most appropriate tests and developing the timeline for test dates up to the senior year.