Anderson Tutoring Center

In the 1960's and 1970's, colleges & universities on the East or West Coasts required the SAT*, while colleges in the midwest and south required the ACT*. While these admissions requirements have changed dramatically (the vast majority of schools now accept either test equally), many of us on the East Coast assume that our students still must take the SAT*, or that the ACT* is somehow a "lesser" test - neither of which is accurate. Students are largely able to choose which test they take and which scores they submit to schools. In this competitive college admissions environment, many families are realizing that the ACT* adds another alternative for their students to demonstrate strong test scores.

View the ACT* vs SAT* box to the right to learn more about how we at Anderson Tutoring Center are addressing the increasing popularity of the ACT*.

The SAT* is a logic and reasoning test, while the ACT* is an aptitude test. On the SAT*, students will have to apply content knowledge as well as tricky reasoning in order to solve a problem, whereas on the ACT*, questions are more straightforward.

Think of the SAT* as a crossword puzzle, and think of the ACT* as a high school final exam. The challenge of the SAT* is its trickiness, while the challenge of the ACT* is content knowledge and pacing (the ACT requires students to work at a faster pace).

The SAT* tests students on mathematics, English, reading, and writing, and scores total 2400. The ACT* tests students on all these same areas plus science (although the science is not Biology or Chemistry-based, rather the test is more like reading comprehension with scientific passages), and scores total 36.

» Visit the ACT* web site
» Visit the SAT* web site

ACT*
This 35-hour course is designed for students who will only be taking the ACT*. Small classes of four students will learn the strategies and subject material necessary for success. Students will find themselves in an engaging and lively classroom environment led by experienced, well-reputed, and fun instructors. Two full practice tests complete with thorough, individualized error analyses are included.

Group Name	Preps for ACT*	Meets On	Time	Instructors	Calendar	Availability
AF1	December 2011	Wednesday	6:30-9:30PM	Robin Anderson Dave Lemmon	Class Calendar	Full Join Wait List
AF2	February 2012	Wednesday	6:30-9:30PM	Robin Anderson Dave Lemmon	Class Calendar	Full Join Wait List

Group Name	Preps for ACT*	Meets On	Time	Instructors	Calendar	Availability
AF1	December 2012	Sunday	6:30-9:30PM	TBA	Class Calendar	OPEN
AF2	December 2012	Thursday	6:30-9:30PM	TBA	Class Calendar	OPEN
AF3	February 2013	Monday	6:30-9:30PM	TBA	Class Calendar	OPEN
AF4	February 2013	Tuesday	6:30-9:30PM	TBA	Class Calendar	OPEN
AF5	June 2013	Sunday	6:30-9:30PM	TBA	Class Calendar	OPEN
AF6	June 2013	Wednesday	6:30-9:30PM	TBA	Class Calendar	OPEN

ACT* Add-on
This 13-hour add-on course addresses the differences between the SAT* test and the ACT* and outlines key strategies for success on the ACT*. Course content builds directly on the material students learned in SAT* class, thus maximizing what they have already studied. Small classes of four students will find themselves in an engaging and lively classroom environment led by experienced, well-reputed, and fun instructors. One full practice test complete with thorough, individualized error analysis is included. This course is only for students who will have already studied SAT* prep with us first.

Group Name	Preps for ACT*	Meets On	Time	Instructors	Calendar	Availability
AM1	April 2012	Sunday	3:00-6:00PM	Robin Anderson Dave Lemmon	Class Calendar	Full Join Wait List
AM2	April 2012	Sunday	6:30-9:30PM	Robin Anderson Dave Lemmon	Class Calendar	OPEN
AM3	June 2012	Sunday	3:00-6:00PM	Robin Anderson Dave Lemmon	Class Calendar	OPEN

Group Name	Preps for ACT*	Meets On	Time	Instructors	Calendar	Availability
AM1	April 2013	Sunday	3:00-6:00PM	TBA	Class Calendar	OPEN
AM2	April 2013	Thursday	6:30-9:30PM	TBA	Class Calendar	OPEN
AM3	June 2013	Sunday	3:00-6:00PM	TBA	Class Calendar	OPEN

The cost of the full ACT* course is $1,800, and a non-refundable deposit of $500 is required at the time of registration. The balance of tuition will be due on or before the first day of class.

If you register for SAT* with the ACT* add-on class at the same time, a total deposit of $750 is required at the time of registration with a balance of $1,600 due on or before the first day of class.

If you are registering for the ACT* add-on class separately from the SAT* class, a deposit of $275 is required at the time of registration with a balance of $275 due on or before the first day of class.

» View our 2011-2012 ACT* Course Calendars

» View our 2012-2013 ACT* Course Calendars