Practice Makes Perfect for SAT Test Takers

Practical Practice Tips From Kaplan, Inc.

NEW YORK, NY, MARCH 20, 2003 - April 5 kicks off the busy spring SAT season. Of the more than 1.3 million students who took the SAT last year, most took it in April, May or June. And with fall registrations for the fall administrations up by 7.7%, this spring could be the most popular ever.

Fortunately, students have enough time to prepare before the bubble sheet madness begins.

"While reading great books and embracing math throughout a school career is the best general preparation for the test, practice helps students showcase their knowledge when the pressure is on," said Dan McGrew, Director of Pre-College Programs, Kaplan Test Prep. "Practice allows students to become familiar with not only with the individual test questions, but with test-taking directions, filling out bubble forms and managing their time under stressful circumstances."

Dan's SAT practice tips include:

ASSESS YOUR STUDY-STYLE
Are you motivated by group environments? Do you like working on your own? Many students find that the structure of group environments make finding the time to practice easier. For students who prefer to study in groups, Kaplan has created an SAT Power Pack guide as part of its SAT/PSAT, Spring 2003 edition.

KNOW WHERE YOU STAND
Start your test-prep practice by taking a simulated practice test that will show you which areas need more work, before delving into individual quest areas. Students can take a free practice test online at www.kaptest.com/college.

GET A GUIDE
Software, books or classroom exercises will help boost practice and give practical tips on test-taking strategies.

MAKE A REALISTIC GAME PLAN
Block out time on your schedule to practice, and stick to the schedule. Setting aside just a few minutes a day can make a huge difference in your test performance.

REWARD YOURSELF
Create an incentive system to reward yourself and keep motivated, e.g. stop for a smoothie after every practice session (and only after every practice session).

Students will find additional SAT information and tips online at www.kaptest.com/college.

Kaplan Test Prep (www.kaptest.com), a division of Kaplan, Inc., is a premier provider of educational and career services for individuals, schools and businesses. With a comprehensive menu of online offerings and a complete array of courses, books and software, Kaplan gives students and professionals the best in test preparation combined with unbeaten convenience and flexibility. Kaplan offers preparation for 35 standardized tests, including entrance exams for secondary school, college and graduate school, as well as English language and professional licensing exams. Kaplan also provides private tutoring and college and graduate admissions consulting services. Kaplan, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO).

Press Contacts:

Bonnie Eissner
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