COLLEGE TEST PREP SUCCESS!

College Test Prep OFFERED AS PART OF THE MCPS HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM
This one-semester course (0.5 credit) is designed to improve student achievement on both the ACT and the SAT. Students acquire knowledge related to the test formats and develop testtaking skills by taking practice tests. This course is listed in the English and mathematics department sections in the course bulletin. This course is free, but students must register for it during the normal course registration time. NOTE: Registration for the SAT and/or the ACT exam is a separate process. College Test Prep courses do not include registration for official college tests. Although registration forms are available at high school College and Career Information Centers, students are strongly encouraged to register for the SAT online at www.collegeboard.com and for the ACT online at www.actstudent.org. Students with limited family incomes should see their College/Career Information Coordinator regarding eligibility for a standardized fee waiver.

TRIUMPH College Admissions (TCA): Online Prep for the ACT, SAT and PSAT
Montgomery County Public Schools has partnered with Triumph College Admissions to provide all students with free online preparation for the ACT, SAT and PSAT. Students complete a diagnostic assessment, and then the program provides online coaching and practice in specific skills areas where students have the greatest potential for growth. The program gives each student a clearly defined path to a higher score. How to access the TCA Online Study Guides: 1. Go to the MCPS web site (www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org) 2. Select Parents & Students from the menu bar at the top of the page 3. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and under the Students heading, select Test Prep 4. You are now on the TCA home page. 5. Enter your 6-digit MCPS Student ID Number as the username and the password 6. Click Login 7. Click on the desired study guide at the top of the screen (Study Guide for ACT or Study Guide for PSAT or Study Guide for SAT)

Montgomery College:
The Montgomery College Workforce Development and Continuing Education Office offers SAT and ACT Prep courses which are conducted in various MCPS schools during the school year and at Montgomery College during the summer. The courses meet either after school, in the evening, or on Saturday mornings. These courses are designed to help students achieve scores that better reflect their knowledge and abilities by practicing with REAL college tests, teaching test formats, teaching test taking strategies, reviewing content and raising test taking confidence. Information on course offerings, cost, textbooks, locations and registration can be found online at www.montgomerycollege.edu/wdce/ce/satprep.html. Brochures are available in the fall and spring and can be obtained from any MCPS College and Career Center or the School Counseling Office. Registration assistance and information can also be obtained by contacting 240-567-5188.

Private Classes: Local classes or one-to-one Tutoring.

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