News | WebSchohttp://webscho.com/news/2018-12-18T22:44:05+00:00Keep up to date with the latest news from WebScho. We will be posting regular articles about test prep, studying advice for parents and students, as well as general ACT information.Don't forget our weekly live classes on YouTube!2017-06-25T21:47:23+00:002017-06-25T21:54:25+00:00Andy Shinhttp://webscho.com/news/author/andy/http://webscho.com/news/dont-forget-our-weekly-live-classes-on-youtube/<p>Visit our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM11VuWDYJSwdbIGQiab3WQ" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a> or click this <a href="https://youtu.be/Rs12YSFekLs" target="_blank">link</a> to watch our free summer classes on Sundays at 7:30 (ET).</p>What are my SAT and ACT Test Prep Options?2017-05-15T22:00:23+00:002018-12-18T22:44:05+00:00Andy Shinhttp://webscho.com/news/author/andy/http://webscho.com/news/what-are-my-sat-and-act-test-prep-options/<p>The test prep industry is largely dominated by two big players Kaplan and Princeton Review, with Kaplan having an estimated 50% market share in the US. But these are luckily not your only options because they tend to be quite expensive! Test prep comes in three flavors: tutoring, self-study, and group classes. Here is a summary of various test prep services offered in the US. This list is not complete, but it is as close as you will find of a comprehensive list. Prices and services, of course, are subject to change.</p>
<p>See how WebScho Academy compares!</p>
<h3>WebScho Academy:</h3>
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<p><strong>WebScho Academy</strong></p>
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<p>- $199 (1 year access)</p>
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<p>- Online, video-on-demand (100+) lessons</p>
<p>- 5 Official ACT practice tests</p>
<p>- 220+ (and growing) video explanations of ACT questions</p>
<p>- 1000+ practice questions</p>
<p>- Thorough review of all sections of ACT: English, Math, Reading, and Science</p>
<p>- <strong>AskWebScho</strong>: Email support for students and parents</p>
<p>- <strong>WebSchoLive</strong>: Weekly live online classes from our expert instructors</p>
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<h3>Tutoring Companies:</h3>
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<p>ArborBridge</p>
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<p>$2695 for 12 hours</p>
<p>$5495 for 30 hours</p>
<p>$7995 for 45 hours</p>
<p>$9995 for 60 hours</p>
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<p>- One-on-one tutoring</p>
<p>- 3, 5, 6, or 7 practice tests offered depending on package</p>
<p>- Tutors are employees and are trained, but expensive</p>
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<p>Club Z!</p>
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<p>$60 per hour</p>
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<p>- One-on-one tutoring (not just test prep; any subject any grade level). Discounts offered for set number of hours purchased (10, 18, and 24 hours)</p>
<p>- In-home tutoring also offered</p>
<p>- 5 practice tests offered</p>
<p>- Tutors are independent contractors</p>
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<p>Pearson Ed</p>
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<p>$45 per hour</p>
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<p>- One-on-one tutoring. Discounts offered for set number of hours purchased. Other test prep resources provided for additional price.</p>
<p>- Tutors are independent contractors</p>
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<p>Varsity Tutors</p>
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<p>$60 per hour</p>
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<p>- One-on-one tutoring. Discounts offered for set number of hours purchased (12 hours: $840; 24 hours: $1440, 36 hours: $1980; 48 hours: $2544).</p>
<p>- Tutors are independent contractors</p>
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<p>Atlanta Tutors</p>
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<p>$60 per hour</p>
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<p>- One-on-one tutoring. Discounts offered for multiple hours purchased.</p>
<p>- Tutors are independent contractors</p>
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<p>StudyPoint</p>
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<p>Unknown</p>
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<p>- One-on-one tutoring. Discounts offered for set number of hours purchased (10, 18, and 30 hours)</p>
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<h3>Online Self-Study Courses:</h3>
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<p>ePrep</p>
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<p>- $299 for 6 month access</p>
<p>- $599 for 1 year access</p>
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<p>- 112 video lessons</p>
<p>- 2-6 practice tests</p>
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<p>PrepScholar</p>
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<p>- $497 for pre-recorded lessons</p>
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<p>- 1 year access. 40 hours of video instruction</p>
<p>- 1200+ practice questions. 4 point guarantee.</p>
<p>- 4 practice tests.</p>
<p>- Tutoring package optional. Provides access to pre-recorded lessons. (4-hours: $995 ($23/hour); 10-hours: $1995 ($40/hour); 40-hours: $6995 ($99/hour and premium selection of best tutors))</p>
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<p>Kranse Institute</p>
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<p>- $599 </p>
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<p>- 1 year access. 40 hours of video instruction</p>
<p>- 2 practice tests</p>
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<p>GreenTestPrep</p>
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<p>- $597 ($397)</p>
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<p>- 1 year access</p>
<p>- Guided lessons through virtual notebook/platform</p>
<p>- 500+ practice questions</p>
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<p>TutorMe</p>
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<p>- $249</p>
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<p>- 1 year access. 10 hours of animated lessons.</p>
<p>- 500+ practice problems.</p>
<p>- Tutoring optional. ($1/min)</p>
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<p>Magoosh</p>
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<p>- $70/ month</p>
<p>- $89 for 3 mo.</p>
<p>- $99 for 6 mo.</p>
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<p>- 140 video lessons</p>
<p>- 400+ practice questions</p>
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<p>Official ACT/ SAT online prep</p>
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<p>- $45</p>
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<p>- Lessons and practice tests that match content from retail books. </p>
<p>- 3 practice tests</p>
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<p>Khan Academy</p>
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<p>- free</p>
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<p>- Hundreds of pre-recorded lessons (>30 hours)</p>
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<h3>Group Classes: (National Companies)</h3>
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<p>Kaplan</p>
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<p><u>Group Class</u></p>
<p>- $799 for 18 hours</p>
<p>- $350 for 12 hours</p>
<p>- $1599 for unlimited hours</p>
<p><u>Tutoring</u></p>
<p>- $2399+</p>
<p><u>Self-Study</u></p>
<p>- $299 for one year access</p>
<p>- Retail books</p>
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<p>- Group classes have variations of 0-3 on-demand online homework help from a tutor</p>
<p>- 8-12 practice tests</p>
<p>- 1400+ practice questions</p>
<p>- 50 hours of video lessons</p>
<p>- Large number of students in classes</p>
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<p>- Tutoring discounts offered for set number of hours purchased (12, 20, 26, 32, 48 hours)</p>
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<p>Princeton Review</p>
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<p><u>Group Class</u></p>
<p>- $599 for 15 hours</p>
<p>- $799 for 25 hours</p>
<p>- $1999 for 50 hours (summer)</p>
<p><u>Tutoring</u></p>
<p>- $140 per hour</p>
<p><u>Self-Study</u></p>
<p>- $299 includes 3 hours of online help from tutor</p>
<p>- Retail books</p>
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<p>- Group classes have variations of 1-3 on-demand online homework help from a tutor.</p>
<p>- 140+ lessons.</p>
<p>- 3-10 practice tests (depending on course)</p>
<p>- 2000+ practice questions</p>
<p>- 140+ video lessons</p>
<p>- 8+ students in classes</p>
<p>- Tutoring discounts offered for set number of hours purchased (3-hours: $420; 10-hours: $1300; 24 hours: $2760)</p>
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<p>PowerScore</p>
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<p><u>Group Class</u></p>
<p>- $350 for two weekend camp</p>
<p>- $350 for 12 hours</p>
<p>- $495 for 24 hours</p>
<p>- $595 for 40 hours</p>
<p><u>Tutoring</u></p>
<p>- $150 per hour</p>
<p><u>Self-Study</u></p>
<p>- Only retail books</p>
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<p>- Live, online instruction.</p>
<p>- 4 practice tests</p>
<p>- 24 hour email homework help</p>
<p>- 1000+ practice questions</p>
<p>- Tutoring discounts offered for set number of hours purchased (5-hours: $625; 10-hours: $1150; 20-hours: $2200; 35-hours: $3675)</p>
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<p>VeritasPrep</p>
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<p><u>Group Class</u></p>
<p>- $690 for in-person (where offered) or online classes</p>
<p><u>Tutoring</u></p>
<p>- $2900-6800</p>
<p><u>Self-Study</u></p>
<p>- $490 for pre-recorded video lessons</p>
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<p>- Live courses are 6 weeks and lessons are recorded for those who classes</p>
<p>- 25 hours of instruction.</p>
<p>- 3 practice tests</p>
<p>- 12 month access to pre-recorded videos</p>
<p>- 24 hour email homework help</p>
<p>- 100,000 students prepared.</p>
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<p>Revolution Prep</p>
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<p><u>Group Class</u></p>
<p>- $299 for online value classes</p>
<p>- $599 for online small group or in-person classes</p>
<p><u>Tutoring</u></p>
<p>- $129 per hour</p>
<p><u>Self-Study</u></p>
<p>- none</p>
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<p>- 18 hours of instruction over 6 classes</p>
<p>- 5 practice tests</p>
<p>- Value course has 10-30 students</p>
<p>- Small Group course has 5-8 students</p>
<p>- In-person class has 10-20 students</p>
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