<p>I personally do not know much about these programs (PR, Kaplan, etc.) I have heard that they are all about making money, and they are not very good at raising scores. I an a smart kid who, simply put, isn't good at standardized tests. I am in the 1700 range when I took my PSAT as a sophomore, but now i need to raise this to 2200+. What are the best tutoring/prep companies in your opinion (I live in NY). I recently heard a few good things about Bell Curves. Can you give your opinion on companies listed, companies you know, and which company you prefer the most?</p>
<p>Self study. If you’re as smart as you say you are, a prep course will only hinder your progress</p>
<p>I took a Princeton Review course. I honestly think the class itself was great in that it teaches you quick methods of handling certain methods. It teaches you tricks to get problems done a lot more quickly and accurately.</p>
<p>I think that’s pretty much the core of the course, but the main benefit i think i got from it was constant practice from the tests. (they make the tests a bit harder to make it look like you raised your score, but this itself helps you raise your score. on test day, u walk in and realize how “easy” the test is).</p>
<p>i got 2260 (800m, 800 wr, 660 cr)</p>
<p>i also live in ny and originally went to the kaplan place by NYU, but it was way too impersonal and i do much better 1 on 1</p>
<p>the key is to find a good smaller company that u can find out all about your tutor beforehand. i used this service called parliament tutors and when u do one of their packages, its actually a really slick deal (my private tutor is cheaper than my former group lesson)</p>
<p>my tutors name is brian, he goes to columbia, and he’s the man… (i told him i would help him out 
i’m hoping to do well on this upcoming SAT and im pretty confident</p>
<p>anyway, i think parliament’s # is 646 546 4594, if that’s wrong just look them up</p>