Include SAT/Test Prep programs on UC application?

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<p>On the section of the UC Application where it asks for educational prep programs, would it be beneficial to include commercial classes such as Kaplan or Princetion Review?</p>

<p>-Thanks</p>

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<p>I do believe that on the unofficial guide to the UCSD points system, there is a place where they award points for educational prep programs, including Kaplan and PR. I would put it down for good measure.</p>

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<p>They give you points for attending an SAT prep program? seriously?</p>

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<p>does it have to be one of the major ones? or is it legit even from a smaller company?</p>

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<p>I never put my SAT prep program down, but I don’t necessarily see how you could be penalized for taking it. I’d be cautious about getting prep from a smaller company (or putting it on the app in this case) but if it’s a legitimate prep program and you have stuff to back it up…go for it?</p>

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<p>is revolution prep considered a minor company?</p>

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<p>Certainly not one I’ve heard of oO;;</p>

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<p>it’s in CA, their site is revolutionprep.com</p>

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<p>What about Ivy Insiders?</p>

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<p>I would not put them down. The education programs that UCs are interested are:

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<p>SAT prep class shows that your family is weathly and that does not look good to UCs. In fact, leave out salary information about your parents and such. UCs tend to favor poor students.</p>