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[quote=Anonymous]I am a college counselor who gives advice on these boards from time to time:

-Totally disagree with the advice not to waste time on test prep. I tell parents that if they are going to spend one dollar on this whole process, it should go to test prep (not me! I'm valuable too but test prep is even more valuable). I gain nothing by saying this, I just really believe it. I can tell you from sitting on a highly selective admissions committee that the "few extra points" can make a HUGE difference.

-I like Educational Connections the best for test prep. Another good option is Landon Zee. My clients have had REALLY mixed results with Prep Matters and so I would not recommend them, but if you are dead set on it, I think SunHee is the best tutor they have.

-Only focus on the SAT or ACT. I am having all of my clients take the ACT this year because of all of the issues associated with the new SAT. Most years I would have them compare two diagnostics and go with whichever is highest.

-If you can't afford test prep, have your son take a full length practice test every Saturday morning under normal testing conditions. Then have him spend an hour each evening that week studying from his mistakes - learning what he did wrong and why he made the mistake. Then repeat. A committed student who does that will do very well.

-I have all of my clients finish all of their testing during junior year. It makes things so much easier that way in the long term and they can finish their apps over the summer knowing exactly where they will stand. It is really hard to complete a college list over the summer when you are guessing what the student's final standardized test score will be. Senior fall should be devoted to making the best grades possible - every top school will call the school counselor to hear about initial senior grades before making a decision, whether the student applies early or not.

I think that's it.. let me know if you have any other questions![/quote]

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