"AMONG STANDARDIZED tests, few exams hold the same weight as the SAT. The role of the SAT in the college admissions landscape is only rivaled by the ACT, a popular competitor. Even in an era when more colleges are beginning to go test-optional, these exams still weigh heavily on the minds of students who hope a high score will open the doors to their dream schools.
With SAT testing running from October through June, test prep is likely underway for thousands of students who are studying to achieve their best possible result. How students prepare for the SAT varies, thanks to an abundance of available options. Families have access to free resources and a robust marketplace of paid test prep options.
Free SAT Test Prep Options
Realistically, not every family can afford to pay to prepare their student for the SAT. With that in mind, the College Board, which created and administers the SAT, partnered with Khan Academy, a popular online learning repository, to provide free practice materials to test-takers." …