Intensive SAT & ACT Prep For High School Students
SAT & ACT – College Admissions Tests
The SAT and ACT are key components of the college admissions process, providing admissions committees with a standardized measure of academic readiness across applicants. Both exams are designed to evaluate students against academic expectations for competitive college and university placement.
The SAT is a globally recognized college admission test that measures a student’s proficiency in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and Math. It helps college admissions teams assess foundational academic skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities, offering insight into a student’s readiness for rigorous college-level coursework.
The ACT is an alternative, equally respected college admission test covering four multiple-choice academic skill areas: English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science, along with an optional Writing test. It measures a student’s educational development and their ability to apply the knowledge they have acquired throughout high school.
Taking the SAT or ACT allows colleges to compare applicants fairly across thousands of different high schools. These test scores are reviewed alongside academic transcripts, teacher recommendations, extracurricular achievements, and personal essays to form a comprehensive admissions profile. Strategic SAT and ACT preparation helps students perform with confidence, present a highly competitive academic record, and maximize their success in the college admissions process.
What Makes Kent Prep Different
For families navigating the high-stakes landscape of college admissions, strong SAT and ACT preparation is not only about taking a test. It is about maximizing scores while making informed college choices. At Kent Prep, students receive structured, disciplined, and personal SAT and ACT test prep designed to help them reach their highest score potential. Simultaneously, families benefit from experienced guidance on admissions timelines, university expectations, and application strategies. We help parents and students understand how test scores impact competitiveness at different target schools and how testing fits into the broader application plan. This balanced, forward-looking approach supports both top-tier SAT/ACT performance and thoughtful decision-making about the right academic path for each student.
Get Started
To get started, contact info@kentprep.nyc to schedule an appointment with us at our Helmsley Building office. Please include “SAT / ACT Prep” in the subject line. If you would like a phone consultation, simply include your phone number and a Kent Prep counselor will follow up.
SAT / ACT Summer Residential Program
For families interested in a more comprehensive and immersive approach to test preparation, learn more about our intensive SAT / ACT Summer Residential Program.
College Consultation
The U.S. features one of the most competitive college admissions environments in the world, and finding the right university fit benefits greatly from planning that begins early in high school. For families seeking highly personalized, long-term guidance, Kent Prep offers a College Admissions Consultation Package focused on individualized planning and close partnership throughout the entire admissions journey.