In truth, a lot of those “prep courses” are really money-making schemes that don’t really teach anything. In fact, with hard work and studying, AND finding out what’s going to be on the SAT (as far as subjects), that will get you a high score.

I took prep courses twice and each time was a waste of money. They simply teach you to guess instead of really teaching you good preparation strategies. I took one for the ACT and the first time I took it, I got a 21. Then a few months later, with hard work and lots of studying and asking teachers for help, I retook it and got a 24. Doesn’t seem like a difference but most people can’t even get a 25 on the ACT.

Study, study, study. If you aren’t up to par with your verbal or math skills, get help to brush up on them.