The College Board, makers of the SAT offer a wealth of free information on their website, www.collegeboard.com, and most of it is free. The site offers sample questions for all sections of the SAT, has FAQS about the test, explains how your scores are calculated, and has pages where you can sign up to have your scores sent to various institutions. You can check out test dates and locations, sign up for the SAT Question of the day and purchase study packets and books.
Take a Practice Test
If you’re serious about doing well on the SAT, it is highly recommended that you take a practice test. Studies show that students who take a practice test have higher scores than those who don’t, and with a free test at your fingertips through the college board website, there is no excuse not to take one. The SAT will score your test and give you a report for free. They will even pinpoint areas of weakness and recommend specific study packets you can purchase on their site. In addition, many high schools will offer a practice test in simulated conditions through English composition courses or special SAT prep courses. There are also a few SAT essay tutoring service available online.
Get Help For Free
Beside the College Board site, one of the best places to get free help for the SAT is at Number2.com. The website was created by university professors and graduate students with experience in test preparation. You can create a free account to access a customized course that includes tutorials, practice sessions that adapt to your level and a vocabulary builder. You can even sign up with your test coach and use the site together. And did we mention all this is free?
Many colleges and universities offer free online writing labs for their students and these labs are available for anyone to use. The sites are full of grammar guides, practice sheets and instructional materials that you can download and use for free. Many of them have a Q&A service as well.