<p>Does anybody else subscribe to the belief that the ability of some families to afford SAT prep classes and materials gives an unfair advantage to wealthier students?</p>
<p>Yes. But I don't think there's any way this practice will change.</p>
<p>All you need is the official Collegeboard SAT book and lots of time to do well on the SAT.</p>
<p>all playing fields, both metaphorical and concrete, are unequal.</p>
<p>Yes, and you gotta learn that life ain't fair.</p>
<p>I used to think so, but libraries provide free prep books...Plus, the Official Book is about $11...The actual cost of re-taking the test is much greater than 2 or 3 prep books. Being able to retake the test is probably a greater advantage, with 100 pt error bands</p>
<p>This topic was just discussed ad nauseum. There should just be a sticky about it so people stop bringing it up!</p>
<p>You know those ads for the SAT preps that claim to raise scores by hundreds of points?</p>
<p>SO maybe they're useful for those middle/middle-upper scoring students, but students with 2100+ would probably do best self-studying. The basic prep course is probably not going to help them half as much as taking a LOT of prep tests.</p>
<p>to a certain extent it is unfair. however, no amount of money can give you more than what youve got. i never took a class and got a 2230 the first time i took the sat.</p>
<p>As if anything else in life is fair, the rich will always have an advantage over the poor.</p>
<p>No. The only way to get your money's worth out of a prep course is to have the self-discipline to read, practice math, and learn basic writing rules. That discipline and a few practice tests are the most it takes to score high.</p>