welcome class of 2010!

Time to plan your prep for the SAT or ACT!

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hourglass See what's in store for you on the College Admissions Timeline.
pencil Take advantage of a more flexible summer schedule to prep for the PSAT and get a head start on preparation for the SAT or ACT.
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Why Take the PSAT?

  • Taking the PSAT will give you an indication of how you'll perform on the SAT—and with a great score, you could be eligible for a National Merit Scholarship.
  • Learn more about the structure of the PSAT, how the test is scored, National Merit Scholarships, and how to register.
  • Take a full-length proctored practice PSAT at your school or in a Kaplan center.

Learn about the SAT and ACT

  • Learn more about the SAT and ACT, and the differences between the two tests.
  • Take a full-length proctored practice SAT or ACT at your school or in a Kaplan center.
  • Attend a Test Strategies or Accepted 101 seminar in your area to get the inside scoop on scoring higher and getting into college.

Prepare for the PSAT

Prepare for the SAT or ACT—or both!

The key to confidence is preparation. We've developed one-on-one tutoring, small group tutoring, classroom, and online preparation options to meet the needs of our students. Learn more about Kaplan's programs:


Research College Options

search Work with your guidance counselor and family to develop an initial list of target schools—make sure to chose some safeties, but also remember to aim high! You can use our College Search tool to begin looking for schools.
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calendar Create a schedule of deadlines, including test registration dates, application deadlines, admissions rounds, financial aid deadlines. Use our free College Admissions Planner to keep track of everything.
calc Investigate financial aid options—it's not to early to begin researching national and local scholarship opportunities; don't be afraid to go off the beaten path.