Monday, March 8, 2010

Some KC Metro Test Prep Opportunities

While there are multiple free options available for self-exploration and learning, many high school students and their families find benefit in participating in a preparation course for upcoming standardized testing, specifically the ACT and the SAT.

There are several organizations in the Kansas City metro that offer fee-based courses, as well as individual test prep tutoring. Here is a sampling:

Stephen Heiner
Get Smarter Prep
6707 West 91st Street
Overland Park, Kansas 66212
(913) 322 3400

Adam Groden
Personal Test Prep
agroden@kc.rr.com
(913) 549 3262

Sylvan Learning Centers
6910 North Holmes, Suite 152
Gladstone, MO 64118
(816) 468 7900
or
1170 West Kansas, Suite M
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 792 5944

Kansas City Kaplan Center
5800 Foxridge Drive, Suite 103
Mission, KS 66202
(800) KAP TEST
 
ACT Prep Online
(the only ACT prep program designed by ACT)
This is an online course that families may subscribe to for $19.95 per year. Before purchasing, families should check with their guidance counselor, as some high schools purchase the program and provide access for each student in their school at no cost.

In addition, many metro high schools offer free or more affordable test preparation courses either during or after school. Interested students should check with their guidance counselor to find out what options are available at their particular school.

Remember, academic curriculum and effort toward daily homework and testing is the best preparation for standardized testing. These prep course opportunities, though, allow students to become acquainted with standardized test format and content so there is a degree of familiarity and comfort on testing morning.

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