LEHMAN TWP. — Penn State Wilkes-Barre Continuing Education will hold a four seven-week SAT Preparation Course session starting Aug. 29.
Penn State Wilkes-Barre, in cooperation with Cambridge Educational Services Inc., offers high school students an opportunity to raise their score on the SAT, and instructs students in proven test-taking strategies to help them realize their full potential on the test.
The specific areas tested, according to the College Board, are Math – the Heart of Algebra, Problem Solving and Data, Passport to Advance Math and Reading/Writing – Command of Evidence, Relevant, Words in Context, Expression of Ideas, Standard English Conventions.
The course will familiarize students with the SAT Reasoning Test, critical reading, writing, math skills, advantages and disadvantages of guessing and ways to reduce the time needed to answer questions. Students will gain more experience by taking an official off-record SAT test.
The SAT scoring method will also be explained.
Penn State Wilkes-Barre also offers an online self-directed SAT Preparation. Once registered, students can prepare for any SAT test offered within the following five months.
Tuition includes exclusive web-based materials to help master test content. From interactive lessons, comprehensive lesson content, knowledge measuring quizzes, and timed tests, students can prepare for the test anytime/anywhere at their own convenience.
For more information or to register, please contact Continuing Education at 570-675-9253 or email wbce@outreach.psu.edu.
