PSAT Small Group Tutoring vs SAT Small group tutoring from Kaplan?

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<p>hey my brother is becoming a rising junior and wants to know which class is better?</p>

<p>hes taking the PSAT in october 14th and the SAT in May 2010. </p>

<p>the PSAT small group tutoring takes place from september 15th-29th.
the SAT small group tutoring takes place from September 10th to OCtober 20th.</p>

<p>Money is not a issue.</p>

<p>the PSAT class has 3 3-hour lectures and the SAT class has 8 3-hour lectures.</p>

<p>Hes really looking into getting a high grade on the PSAT.</p>

<p>the PSAT class is 1 hour away while the SAT class is 30 minutes away from our home.</p>

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<p>Go with the SAT class. It basically covers the PSAT since it’s just a simplified version of the SAT.</p>

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<p>If it were up to me, I’d skip the classes all together. If money is not an issue, he’s probably better off with a private tutor (and actually tutoring can often be a lot less expensive than Kaplan anyway). But I second the earlier post that if he does want a class, there’s no point in taking a PSAT class. Go with the SAT.</p>

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<p>Self-studying is usually more effective provided he doesn’t lack motivation.</p>

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<p>The <em>only</em> thing that has been proven to help a (P)SAT score is familiarity with the exam. You can get that by going through a book on your own or taking a course (or getting questions txted to you, but I digress). Your brother will get greater familiarity and a more comprehensive overview in an SAT course; it’ll also save some gas. But, along with the other posters here, I’d recommend no course at all.</p>