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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 will suggest other options.
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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 Wednesday and Sunday evenings according to the schedule below.
September 14 Wednesday 5:00 - 7:00 pm : Mathematics
September 18 Sunday 10 am - noon: Reading Comprehension
September 21 Wednesday 5:00 - 7:00 pm : Mathematics
September 25 Sunday 10 am - 1:30 pm: Practice SAT
September 28 Wednesday 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
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Full SAT class targeting the December Test Administration
This Class meets Sundays and some Wednesday at the times shown below.
September 25, Sunday 10 am - 1:30 pm - Practice Test
October 2, Sunday 10 am - noon: Heart of Algebra, Advanced Math
October 12, Wednesday 5:00 - 7:00 pm: Language and Writing
October 16, Sunday 10 am - noon: Problem Solving and Data Analysis
October 23, Sunday 10 am - noon: Reading Comprehension
October 30, Sunday 10 am - noon: Additional Math Topics
November 6, Sunday 1 pm - 3 pm: Language and Writing
November 9, Wednesday 5:00 - 7:00 pm: (This class is scheduled in the event that we have to make up a class due to an unplanned cancellation) If we have no cancellation this class will be held for additional review.
November 20, Sunday 10 am - 1:30 pm
Location: Brother Keefe Academic Center, St. John’s Preparatory School, 23 Spring St. Danvers MA
Tuition $625 Includes all test materials and text books.
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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 29, Sunday 10 am - 1:30 pm Practice SAT
January 31, Tuesday: Heart of Algebra and Advanced math
February 5, Sunday: Language and Writing
February 7, Tuesday: Problem Solving and Data Analysis
February 12, Sunday: Reading Comprehension
February 14, Tuesday: Additional Math Topics
February 28, Tuesday: Language and Writing
March 5, Sunday 10 am - 1:30 pm Practice SAT
March 7, Tuesday : (This class is schedule in the event that we have to make up a class due to an unplanned cancellation) If we have no cancellation this class will be held for additional review.
Location: Brother Keefe Academic Center, St. John’s Preparatory School, 23 Spring St. Danvers MA
Tuition $625 Includes all test materials and text books.
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This class is for students planning to take the SAT in May. Classes meet on Sundays from noon - 2 pm unless otherwise stated.
February 5, Sunday 10 am - 1:30 pm Practice SAT
February 12, Heart of Algebra and Advanced math
March 5, Language and Writing
March 12: Problem Solving and Data Analysis
March 19: Reading Comprehension
March 26: Additional Math Topics
April 2: Language and Writing
April 25, 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) If we have no cancellation this class will be held for additional review.
April 30 Sunday 10 am - 1:30 pm Practice SAT
Location: Brother Keefe Academic Center, St. John’s Preparatory School, 23 Spring St. Danvers MA
Tuition $625 Includes all test materials and text books.
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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 is offered in the spring. Please check back for a complete schedule.
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This class is offered in the spring. Please check back for a complete schedule.
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We offer private instruction for the ACT and SAT on request. The rate is $125/ 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.