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SAT and ACT Test Prep

The Smith Center for Learning offers Test Prep for college admissions for both the SAT and the ACT. We offer traditional classes, refresher courses and extension courses, online tools, online courses and private or small group instruction. Please let us know how we can help you to prepare in a method that works best for you. Below are some of our current offering. Please email us if you don’t see a program that works with your schedule and we will work with you to create other options.

 SAT and ACT Classes and Programs

Click on the links below for dates and descriptions

  • This class is intended for seniors who have previously take an SAT Prep course and are planning to take the SAT in October.

    Class meets according to the schedule below.

    September 17 Tuesday 5:00 - 7:00 pm : Mathematics

    September 22 Sunday 10 am - noon: Reading Comprehension

    September 24 Tuesda 5:00 - 7:00 pm : Mathematics

    September 29, Sunday 10 am - 1:30 pm: Practice SAT

    October 1 Tuesday 5:00 - 7:00 pm Language and Writing

    Location: Brother Keefe Academic Center , St. John’s Preparatory School, 23 Spring St. Danvers, MA

    Tuition: $300

  • Full SAT class targeting the December Test Administration

    This Class meets Sundays and some Tuesdays at the times shown below.

    September 29, Sunday 10 am - 1:30 pm - Practice Test

    October 6, Sunday 10 am - noon: Heart of Algebra, Advanced Math

    October 15, Tuesday 5:00 - 7:00 pm: Language and Writing

    October 20, Sunday 2 - 4 pm: Problem Solving and Data Analysis

    October 27, Sunday 10 am - noon: Reading Comprehension

    November 3, Sunday 10 am - noon: Additional Math Topics

    November 17, Sunday 1 pm - 3 pm: Language and Writing

    November 19, Tuesday 5:00 - 7:00 pm: (This class is scheduled ONLY in the event that we have to make up a class due to an unplanned cancellation)

    November 24, Sunday 10 am - 1:30 pm

    Location: Brother Keefe Academic Center, St. John’s Preparatory School, 23 Spring St. Danvers MA

    Tuition $650 Includes all test materials and text books.

  • This is a Full SAT course for students intending to take the March SAT.

    This class meets Sunday mornings 10 am to noon and Tuesday evenings 5 - 7 pm unless otherwise noted.

    January 26, Sunday 10 am - 12:00 pm Practice SAT

    January 28, Tuesday: Heart of Algebra and Advanced math

    February 2, Sunday: Language and Writing

    February 4 Tuesday: Problem Solving and Data Analysis

    February 9, Sunday: Reading Comprehension

    February 11, Tuesday: Language and Writing

    February 25, Tuesday: Additional Math Topics

    March 2, Sunday 10 am - 12:00 pm Practice SAT

    March 4, Tuesday : (This class is schedule in the event that we have to make up a class due to an unplanned cancellation)

    Location: Brother Keefe Academic Center, St. John’s Preparatory School, 23 Spring St. Danvers MA

    Tuition $650 Includes all test materials and text books.

  • This class is for students planning to take the SAT in May. Classes meet on Sundays from noon - 2 pm unless otherwise stated.

    February 2, Sunday 10 am - 12:00 pm Practice SAT

    February 9, Reading Comprehension

    March 2, Heart of Algebra and Advanced math

    March 9: Problem Solving and Data Analysis

    March 16: Additional Math Topics

    March 23: Language and Writing

    March 30: Language and Writing

    April 1: 5 - 7 pm Make up Class; This class is will be held ONLY in the event that we have to make up a class due to an unplanned cancellation.

    April 6 Sunday 10 am - 12:00 pm Practice SAT

    Location: Brother Keefe Academic Center, St. John’s Preparatory School, 23 Spring St. Danvers MA

    Tuition $650 Includes all test materials and text books.

  • This class is offered in the spring. Please check back for a complete schedule.

  • This class is for students planning to take the SAT in May or June. Classes meet on Sundays from noon - 2 pm and Tuesdays from 5 - 7 pm, unless otherwise noted.

    March 16, Sunday 11:30am - 2:00 pm Practice SAT

    March 23, Sunday: Language and Writing

    March 25, Tuesday: Heart of Algebra, Advanced Math

    March 30 Sunday: Problem Solving and Data Analysis

    April 1, Tuesday: Language and Writing

    April 6, Sunday: Additional Math Topics

    April 13 Sunday 10 am - 12:30 pm Practice SAT

    April 30, Tuesday 5:00 - 7:00pm: This class is schedule in the event that we have to make up a class due to an unplanned cancellation

    Location: Brother Keefe Academic Center, St. John’s Preparatory School, 23 Spring St. Danvers MA

    Tuition $650

    Includes all test materials and text books.

  • This class is for students planning to take the SAT in August. Classes meet in person from 9 - 11 am on Monday’s and 2 - 4 pm on Wednesdays unless otherwise stated. Make up recorded classes are available for missed sessions.

    June 18, Wednesday 9 - 11 am Heart of Algebra and Advanced math

    June 25, Wednesday 2 - 4 pm, Language and Writing

    July 7, Monday: 9 - 11 am Problem Solving and Data Analysis

    July 9, Wednesday 2 - 4 pm: Reading Comprehension

    July 14, Monday 9 - 11 am: Additional Math Topics

    July 16, Wednesday 2 - 4 pm: Language and Writing

    July 17, Thursday: 9 - 11:30 am Practice SAT test

    Location: Brother Keefe Academic Center, St. John’s Preparatory School, 23 Spring St. Danvers MA

    Tuition $625 Includes all test materials and text books.

  • This is not an online course; it is taught by one of our SAT / ACT experts live each week. Students join the class via zoom and have the flexibility to miss a class and have access to the live recording. This class allows student to enjoy every week of their summer while still making the commitment to achieve their highest test scores on either the SAT or the ACT.

    Students will take two digital practice tests outside of class time. Six classes are dedicated to test content and strategies. Students are assigned homework based on their individual needs.

    The class meets according to the schedule below. The schedule is somewhat flexible so please let us know in the comments of the registration if there are any scheduling conflicts that we may resolve.

    Practice Test: Students should take this prior to June 24.

    June 24; Tuesday 8 - 10 am-Math Strategies, Heart of Algebra and advanced math

    July 7; Monday 9 - 11 am -Problem Solving and Data Analysis

    July 9; Wednesday 2 pm- 4 pm -Reading Comprehension

    July 14; Monday 9 - 11 am- Additional Math Topics

    July 17; Thursday 8 - 10 am - Language and Writing

    July 31; Thursday 2 - 4 pm- Language and Writing

    Practice Test - Students are encouraged to take a second online practice test prior the actual SAT or ACT.

    Tuition: $600

  • This online resource is offered in partnership with Test Innovators and is an extension to our traditional test prep classes. This is offered to those students who are currently enrolled in an ACT or SAT class at The Smith Center for Learning, or who have completed an ACT or SAT in the current year. This resource is ideal for the motivated student who wishes to have access to additional resources for independent study. As an add-on to our traditional class, this program offers all of the valuable resources and individualized data driven feedback that is included in our classes. Students will have access to the online resource materials for one full year. Together with our traditional class, students can prepare for the test day in a variety of formats for added confidence and success on test day.

    One time fee of $200 for full access for one year.

  • The ACT Extension class is intended to be taken after completion of the SAT class and not considered a stand alone course. This class will meet three times to focus on the areas of the ACT that are not specifically taught in the SAT course. This class also includes a full length practice ACT test so student can apply the material learned in class to the test.

    This class meets Tuesdays:

    May 7: 4 - 6 pm Science

    May 14: 4 - 6 pm Mathematics

    May 21: ACT Practice Test 3 - 6:00 pm

    Location: Brother Keefe Academic Center, St. John’s Preparatory School, 23 Spring St. Danvers MA

    Tuition $250 Includes all class and test materials.

  • We offer private instruction for the ACT and SAT on request. The rate is $140/ hour. Instruction is offered either remotely or in person at a schedule to be agreed upon by the student and the instructor. Our tutors are experts in their subject and will work with you to create a schedule that meets your needs.