The best way to excel on a college entrance exam is to prepare by taking challenging courses in the areas of English, Math, Science, and Social Studies.  Another great way to prepare is to take advantage of test prep opportunities.  Studies indicate that students improve their scores an average of a half of a point the second time they take a test.  Please consider the following opportunities to prepare for the ACT or SAT:

1.  Taking the ACT Prep Plus Course offered at Nathan Hale.  Go to www.actprepplus.com for further information about the course.  Stop by the Student Support Services office for a registration form.  Course dates include:

Sat., September 3 - October 8, 2011, 8-10 a.m.

Sat., October 15 - November 19, 2011, 8-10 a.m.

Sat., February 18 - March 24, 2012, 8-10 a.m.

Sat., April 21 - May 26, 2012, 8-10 a.m.

2.  Visit www.wisconsinmentor.org - Click on "Preparing for College" followed by "Test Prep."  You will find test prep questions for both the ACT and SAT.

3.  Visit www.actstudent.org - Click on "Test Prep" for an on-line test prep program for only $19.95.  This includes a customized study plan, comprehensive reviews of the four testing areas, unlimited usage for a full year, test strategies, practice tests with detailed explanations of correct and incorrect answers, and practice for the ACT writing test with scoring.

4.  Visit www.collegeboard.org- Click on "Students" followed by "SAT Preparation Center" for a chance to take a practice SAT test and other test prep opportunities.