Top Five Questions About the SAT and BTP

Over the last few months we’ve received all sorts of questions about the SAT and BTP. And we’ve learned that if you have a question about something, the odds are high that many other people have the same question. So for all of you who never asked us - here are the answers to the 5 more frequently asked SAT questions.

1. What is the SAT?
2. Does Boston Test Prep give the SAT?
3. How do I register for the SAT?
4. Who is the College Board?
5. What does the BTP Program include? And what’s with the payment plans?

1. What is the SAT?

The SAT is a standardized college-placement test designed to test your critical thinking skills and your ability to solve problems. Specifically, the SAT tests your skills in three general areas – Math, Critical Reading, and Writing.

Many colleges require applicants to achieve a minimum score on the SAT. Check the admissions requirements for the schools you are applying to find out what goal you should set for yourself.

The SAT is designed and administered by the College Board (we’ll tell you about them in a minute) and is usually taken by high school juniors and seniors. It’s given 7 times a year, so there’s always one just around the corner.

SAT Dates & Registration Deadlines: http://blogs.bostontestprep.com/2005/10/registration_de.html

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2. Does Boston Test Prep give the SAT?

Nope. We don’t administer the SAT (that’s the job of the College Board), but we do help you prepare for the test with our 100% pure online SAT prep program.

Have questions about test dates, registration, and scores? Ask The College Board.

Have questions about preparing? Ask Boston Test Prep: support@bostontestprep.com

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3. How do I register for the SAT?

Registering for the SAT is quick and easy. You can even register online! For more information about registering, go to the College Board’s website: www.collegeboard.com, they’ll help you with the registration details.

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4. Who is the College Board?

In short, the College Board is the group who administers the SAT Reasoning Test (and the SAT II Subject Tests). They also design the test, select test dates, manage registrations, scores the tests, and even send your results to you and the college’s you apply to.

Here’s how they describe their association on their website:

“The College Board is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. Each year, the College Board serves over 3.5 million students and their parents, 23,000 high schools, and 3,500 colleges through major programs and services in college admissions, guidance, assessment, financial aid, enrollment, and teaching and learning. Among its best-known programs are the SAT, the PSAT/NMSQT®, and the Advanced Placement Program®.”
Source: College Board Website

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5. Do I have to pay? What does the BTP Program include?

The Boston Test Prep Online SAT Program is an all inclusive program designed to prepare you for the SAT. Your paid membership provides you with access to:

• Over 7 hours of narrated lessons covering each of the areas and question types included in the SAT, as well as strategies for each.
• More than 2,500 SAT-style questions and unlimited quizzes you can customize to focus your preparation.
• Detailed diagnostic feedback to help you track your progress and pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses.
• Sample practice essays to help you understand how essays are scored.

Are you taking the SAT soon? Will you be taking it again in a few months? How many months of access will you need?

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