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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Long past time to drop the SAT/ACT as part of admission process. The SAT/ACT can be gamed legally and illegally. The getting more time is the least of the problems. I really do not know why so many people focus on this one thing. Other kids have been drilled by professionals, shown how to game the test and worked “practice” exams for years. [/quote]

Doing drills and practice exams and learning test-taking strategies is not "gaming the test" or "cheating". Nor are they beyond the reach of even poor students. [/quote]

Yes they are. [/quote]
Use Khan academy for free.  Buy a SAT practice book for $15.  That is what my kid is doing.  We are not spending money on courses or on tutors.  
In Montgomery County you can take SAT prep through the George V Thomas Learning Academy.  Families pay $80 flat fee for a whole year of tutoring in academic subjects (Math, Science etc) and SAT/ACT prep.  It costs just $40 for low income students.  
Students can use computers at the public library if they don't have one at home.  there are also SAT prep books in the public library.[/quote]

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