<p>Prep courses are great for certain people, while others think they’re a waste of time and money. It totally depends on how you study. I was terrible at even thinking about studying for the SAT. I wasn’t at all happy with the score I got when I took the March exam, so I signed up for the PR classroom course ($699). It totally forced me to spend my weekends prepping, and I feel way more prepared then I was before. If you don’t take the course seriously and don’t do any of the homework or what your instructors recommend, don’t expect to get any higher on your tests.</p>
<p>Again it all depends on how you study. The PR practice tests are slightly harder than the actual SAT (which in my opinion is great. It’s like training to fight a dog, by fighting a wolf). Take a BB practice test before you make your decision. If your happy with that score then self-study (with a TON of practice tests) should help you fine. But if you lack the motivation to get up and do these yourself (like me) a course can only help.</p>
<p>I HIGHLY recommend the princeton review, against Kaplan. (I had a cousin who tried both, took Kaplan first, her scores dropped. Took PR and saw a 300 point increase)
Btw I take my SAT next saturday, wish me luck!
Feel free to pm me any questions you have about the course. I found it extremely helpful.</p>