In 2008, one student scored a perfect 800 on Math (not to mention a 700 on Critical Reading and a 10 on the essay. Another improved math 110 points!

Our course: Thousands of students across the country succeed on college entrance exams after taking the ETM (Educational Testing Methods) course. The unique ETM curriculum offers test prep for BOTH the SAT and ACT and vocabulary exercises for each week. 

EDS offers a course twice a year- -once in the fall and once in the spring. EDS also works with students one-on-one for preparation for the tests.  

The 9 week class reviews Critical Reading, Writing and Math skills for the tests.  Classes are approximately 3 1/2 hours.  The cost is $800. Courses are held in  August through October for the fall tests and January through March for the Spring tests.  Attendance in one course allows return attendance at future classes.  The class consists of approximately 15-20 students.

The course provides pre-test analysis of the students for both the SAT and ACT, specific test taking skills for the SAT and ACT tests and weekly assignments.  By becoming familiar with the format of the tests and learning the skills, the student is relieved of test anxiety and develops special skills for attacking the tests.  These skills are also helpful for school classes. 

EDS also provides one to one tutoring for these tests for those students that need one to one assistance or who just want to focus on one aspect of the test.

Most students who take the SAT and ACT course are juniors in high school. Most students take the tests an average of 3 times- twice in the junior year and once in the senior year, if necessary.  Since college applications are due the fall of their senior year, it is advised to take the course and then the test in the fall and spring of their junior year.  It is also advised to take a course before taking either test.  Although the top score in each subtest is counted towards the total SAT score,  the College Board reports all scores for a given student.

The SAT and ACT test math skills through Algebra II. Therefore a student should be in Algebra II before taking this course.