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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I know it depends on who teaches it but did anyone have their kid take it and was it worthwhile?[/quote]

No SAT prep is ever a waste.  It is a good attempt to close the achievement gap but I bet that students from communities that are lagging behind will make the least use of it. [/quote]

Not true at all:

"SAT prep classes can help students improve their scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). SAT scores can affect college admission, scholarship awards, and class placement. Test prep can help students perform better by familiarizing them with the test's format and question types. Students who take practice tests, understand the instructions, and review and prepare may also be less anxious and more successful. One study found that students who used official SAT practice for at least six hours raised their scores by 39 points more than students who didn't. However, another study found that SAT prep had no significant effect or even a negative one for most students, except for East Asian Americans, who may see a score increase of about 50 points. 
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