<p>Do SAT prep classes really work? My friend just took a class (set her back $1100) and she said its really prepared her... but does anyone have really success with these classes? is it better than a review book (think of both money and how much it teaches you)? and, if I already did relatively well even without a review book (2160) would the class help me?</p>
<p>Seeing that you did well already, I would just review some of the concepts, practice, and then practice some more.</p>
<p>The only benefit I would see the class giving you is a structured and controlled setting where you could do practice tests. With some effort from your side, you could easily do this on your own.</p>
<p>Just my 2 cents.</p>
<p>yeah. i agree.
i think classes are more for testing strategies and it really helps people that have below a 1800. Considering that your score is already pretty high, just brush up on a few concepts and you will be on your way to 2200+!</p>
<p>has anyone read the barron's SAT 2400 review book, I recently bought it and I wanted to know if anyone has has any success with it. I also have the collegeboard SAT review book, in your opinioin which one is better? Should I just try to read both?</p>
<p>Prep classes will be more helpful for some students than for others. A lot depends on your learning style and level of motivation.</p>
<p>(Full disclosure: I teach SAT prep classes, and also tutor).</p>
<p>The truth is, not everyone needs an SAT prep class.</p>
<p>I never took an SAT class, nor had a tutor. Yet I scored 800 on CR and 790 on Writing.</p>
<p>Your mileage may vary.</p>
<p>If you have a lot of motivation and self-discipline, you can learn everything by reading books and taking practice tests.</p>
<p>But not everybody is that disciplined.</p>
<p>Some people benefit greatly from a class environment. Some people learn better by hearing the information than by reading it. The interaction of a classroom setting can be very helpful, and of course the regular schedule and homework deadlines can help motivate the less diligent student.</p>
<p>Having a tutor gives you individual attention, targeted to help you improve your specific weaknesses. That can be extremely valuable.</p>
<p>SAT prep classes are expensive. Private tutoring can be even more expensive.</p>
<p>Does this mean rich kids have an advantage over poor kids?</p>
<p>Absolutely.</p>
<p>(Further disclosure: I was a poor kid. It's not the end of the world.)</p>
<p>If you can't afford classes, there are plenty of free resources in your local library and online.</p>
<p>As it is the question of the career, so one shouldn’t take it lightly. If you are going to take an exam, you must be well prepared. Classes are always better than review books. Though you have a very good score, I suggest you to take classes as it would have helped you a lot. For the information about these tests preparation, you may go to the following link:</p>
<p>SAT Prep</p>
<p>For a score like yours, test prep isn't going to help too much. Its more for people who are scoring below average. If you take a class, you can almost be certain that your classmates will mostly be people who aren't scoring too well, and that, if anything, will hold the class back.</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice, just wanted to know if it would be worth the money. ^^</p>
<p>hatchamadoo: I thought of the same thing, because the classes follow the general classes speed not the individuals...</p>