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IELTS (Academic) or TOEFL

July 26th, 2010 admin No comments

If English is not your mother tongue or you are applying to a college or university from outside North America, you may be asked to demonstrate your proficiency in English.  A large number of schools will ask that you take either the TOEFL (”Test of English as  a Foreign Language”) or the IELTS (”International English Language Testing System). The TOEFL is a U.S. based test and will test American English. The IELTS is a British based test and will test British English.

Here is an article to help you decide wither to take take the TOEFL or IELTS.

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Famous SAT Instructor in Seoul Kidnapped

February 14th, 2010 admin No comments

Famous SAT Instructor in Seoul Kidnapped

http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2010/01/113_59983.html

A well-known instructor who teaches the U.S. standardized Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) was kidnapped and was forced to sign a renewal contract, amid the widening police investigation into the recent leakage of questions of the test, the Hankook Ilbo said Saturday. Read more…

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SAT May Someday Be Optional, Dean Says

October 8th, 2009 admin 1 comment
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SAT May Someday Be Optional, Dean Says
Following study, Fitzsimmons says SAT not best predictor of college success
Published On 9/23/2008 1:01:31 AM
Crimson Staff Writer
The SAT Reasoning Test may one day be optional for Harvard applicants, according to Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid William R. Fitzsimmons ’67. Read more…

SAT in the news – Scores Fall as Gap Widens

October 8th, 2009 admin No comments

The Wall Street Journal

SAT Scores Fall as Gap Widens; Asians Gain

By JOHN HECHINGER

Check out the comments on this article.

High-school students’ performance last year on the SAT college-entrance exam fell slightly, and the score gap generally widened between lower-performing minority groups and white and Asian-American students, raising questions about the effectiveness of national education reform efforts. Read more…

SAT Prep Courses Toronto – About the SAT!

October 7th, 2009 admin No comments

Welcome SAT Information Toronto -  SAT Test Prep Central!

Official SAT Study Guide

Official SAT Study Guide

Whether you just want to register for the SAT, discover  test dates and locations, find the best SAT prep books, hire a tutor, book some  tutoring sessions, find an SAT preparation course, find free  preparation aids, or even watch some  videos you have come to the right place. If you are an institution or small group we can also offer  you a custom designed  SAT preparation course.

We are based in Toronto, Canada and have been in the business of preparing students for standardized tests since 1979.

Our next two weekend SAT Preparation Courses in Toronto are:

S. 1 – August 2010

Saturday August 14 – 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Sunday August 15 – 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m

S. 2 September 2010

Saturday September 11 – 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Sunday September 12 – 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

The course is $495 and takes place on the downtown campus of the University of Toronto.

Take a Math Prep session on:

S. 1  Saturday June 5/10 – 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
S. 2 Saturday July 10/10 – 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

S. 3 Saturday August 14/10 – 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.



Become a fan of SAT Reasoning Prep on Facebook and you will receive a free SAT Prep Guide with CD at our free information session on August 21/10  (email: satreasoningprep@gmail.com for details).

Spend some time on this site. You will be glad you did.

We offer SAT Math Orientation sessions every month.  Our courses are taught on the downtown campus of the University of Toronto.

Information and dates about our SAT Prep Courses.

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How To Register For The SAT Reasoning Test

We have been receiving a number of calls from people who are confused about how to actually register for the SAT and to take the SAT in Canada.

Please remember that registration in our Toronto SAT Preparation Course does not register you for the SAT. Information and instructions for how to register for the SAT Reasoning Test are here.

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Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.

- satreasoningprep@gmail.com

- (416) 999-7737

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For a bit of fun, check out the trailer to the movie “The Perfect Score“. It’s about a group of high school kids, looking to do anything (well almost) to get that perfect SAT score!

The Perfect Score

SAT coaching found to boost scores barely

October 7th, 2009 admin No comments

The Wall Street Journal

SAT Coaching Found to Boost Scores — Barely

Study Results Run Counter to Test-Prep Course Claims; How Colleges Fuel Industry

May 20, 2009

Check out the comments on this article including:

“Agreed – a lot of the courses are not great – but the right one-on-one SAT tutor (who makes the kids work) is worth his/her weight in gold. I believe college administrators are saying the politically correct thing. It was obvious to me (twice) that their is an advantage to students who can afford good SAT prep. Best money I spent – would do it again.”

Read more…

Don’t forget to check out our free SAT sessions – Richard Montauk!

January 23rd, 2009 admin No comments

Thanks for  visiting.

Spring if coming and it’s getting to be the time of year when those of you applying to U.S. colleges will thinking about SAT. Feel free to visit us at one of our free SAT information sessions. Our weekend SAT preparation courses will run every month starting in May.  Of course, the main point is to get yourself accepted to the U.S. college or university of your choice. Take advantage of Richard Montauk’s visit to Toronto this June.

Also, check us out out on Facebook!