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Kaplan ACT Prep Course
Posted on 6/29/14 at 6:31 pm
Posted on 6/29/14 at 6:31 pm
Is this worth it? I have a high school senior with a low 20's score. Looking to add a couple of points if possible. The course costs $700 and requires a good deal of time. I haven't heard good things about any of the prep courses. We've taken the test twice and got the same score both times.
TIA.
TIA.
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Posted on 6/29/14 at 6:32 pm to Aubie Spr96
Just buy some prep materials and tell your kid you'll give them the $700 i they study hard and raise their score.
Posted on 6/29/14 at 6:32 pm to Aubie Spr96
it will bump the score up by a point, maybe 2. i wouldnt drop 700 on that shite
get some prac tests and shite
get some prac tests and shite
This post was edited on 6/29/14 at 6:33 pm
Posted on 6/29/14 at 6:33 pm to DollaChoppa
I have considered this as well.
Posted on 6/29/14 at 6:33 pm to Aubie Spr96
Maybe college isn't for your little pumpkin poo
Posted on 6/29/14 at 6:35 pm to Aubie Spr96
Low 20s is good for most SEC schools no?
Posted on 6/29/14 at 6:35 pm to Aubie Spr96
quote:
I have a high school senior with a low 20's score.
Posted on 6/29/14 at 6:36 pm to BlackleafBaller
Posted on 6/29/14 at 6:39 pm to Aubie Spr96
Like others have mentioned, if you just want a 2 or 3 point bump, then hit up Barnes & Noble (or Amazon) for the practice books and have him take the practice tests (after review) in as close to test-like conditions as possible. For that matter, just taking the test twice might make the difference, assuming you review the score sheet and note the weak areas after the first go round.
If you're really looking for a 5+ point bump, maybe letting the high paid "pros" run the program is worth it.
If you're really looking for a 5+ point bump, maybe letting the high paid "pros" run the program is worth it.
Posted on 6/29/14 at 6:43 pm to BlackleafBaller
Posted on 6/29/14 at 6:44 pm to Aubie Spr96
quote:If 4 years aint enuff...
requires a good deal of time.
Seriously, 700 bucks for a couple of points could pay huge dividends if it means qualifying for TOPS.
Posted on 6/29/14 at 6:47 pm to Aubie Spr96
I think you'd be better off just retaking the test a few times. Get the prep books like everyone else suggests.
Posted on 6/29/14 at 6:48 pm to Geauxtiga
quote:
Seriously, 700 bucks for a couple of points could pay huge dividends if it means qualifying for TOPS.
Well, this is kind of the second part of the question.
Is 700 bucks the most efficient or economical way to bump a low 20's score up a couple of points? No way.
However, if you pay 700 dollars to the pros, will they be able to bump his score up a couple of points after the course. Virtually guaranteed.
So, if money isn't an issue and you just want the sure thing, then yeah, pay the cash.
Posted on 6/29/14 at 6:48 pm to Walking the Earth
quote:
5+ point bump
no chance
Posted on 6/29/14 at 6:50 pm to Aubie Spr96
quote:
low 20's score
Going for an athletic scholarship? If not, I would steer your child toward a trade and not waste money in college.
Posted on 6/29/14 at 6:51 pm to Aubie Spr96
One of my friends was stuck on 25 after a few tries so his mom made him take the kaplan course with the tutor and he bumped his score up to a 30.
Posted on 6/29/14 at 6:51 pm to Aubie Spr96
Doesn't sound like your kid is college material.
Posted on 6/29/14 at 6:52 pm to Tigerlaff
quote:Cause he's only pulling a 20 on the ACT...with a year of HS left? Gimme a break.
Doesn't sound like your kid is college material.
Posted on 6/29/14 at 6:52 pm to Carson123987
If we can get it up by two more points, we qualify for $3500/year in scholarship monies at the school we are looking at.
Posted on 6/29/14 at 6:55 pm to Aubie Spr96
It really comes down to motivation. If your child is motivated to spend hours practicing the book work and taking many tests to get use to time control, then he is motivated to do the work on his own. In class they show you a few techniques and then you apply them on your own. I bet you could even find all of those techniques online in a youtube video or other site.
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