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Is Summer SAT or ACT Prep a Smart Use of Time?

Posted on May 29, 2017 by Craig

SAT and ACT preparation courses or tutors are not always a smart investment, especially over the summer when colleges want to know that you’ve been productive. In the fourth of a series of beachfront advice posts to celebrate summer, learn if it makes sense for you to invest in summer test prep or pursue other options.

About Craig

Craig is a college admissions coach and founder of CollegeMeister. He previously held university admissions and high school college and career counseling positions in Baltimore, West Palm Beach, and Rio de Janeiro.

Filed Under: Advice & Analysis, Extracurricular Activities, Standardized Tests, Summer

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