Backstop22 posted:It is painful to fork over $1K or more for the test prep classes (which is what it is if he takes both SAT and ACT) but I can confirm from personal experience it pays off. 2017 took the first version of each test with no test prep and did pretty well. Then took the in-class test prep (he is too lazy to do the online ones) where they made him take 3 practice tests and went over the answers with the group. His SAT score went up 11% and ACT 7% on the next try. Based on some merit money award calculations, and how much more they went up when the new numbers went in, the money was well spent.
Did he hate giving up Saturdays/Sunday for a few months? Yes indeed, but even he admitted it helped!
Agree with this post, its money well spent. Consider it an investment into your kids future. We spent probably double what you spent but never questioned it because we thought it was the right thing since our son had aspirations of going to a high academic school. Most of you know he got into an Academy so all I am paying for now is really just airfare.