Test Preparation Arms College-Bound Students with Higher SAT Scores
July 15, 2006 (PRLEAP.COM) Education News
Boston, MA, July 15, 2006 – Colleges are becoming more selective as the volume of applications to esteemed colleges and universities increases. The heightened competition in college admissions is creating a renewed interest in test prep products. http://www.BostonTestPrep.com, an online test preparation provider, helps students increase their SAT scores, improving their chances of being accepted to their college of choice. The number of students attending degree-granting institutions increased 23% from 1989 to 2002 and is projected to increase another 17% from 2002 to 2014, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. With enrollment numbers reaching new highs, colleges and universities will be able to fill every available seat, while raising their level of selectivity. This will benefit institutions looking to publicize the fact that they have seen a steady increase in their standards for enrollment.
Students applying to more selective colleges will have to elevate their academic standing in order to stay competitive. Since standardized tests such as the SAT have historically been weighted heavily in the application process, this is a key area for high school students who want to improve their chances of admission. To gain an edge, many students are enrolling in prep programs to help them optimize their performance on these crucial aptitude tests. Boston Test Prep gives college-bound students the skills they need to gain this edge.
The BTP Online SAT Program is totally online providing busy students with SAT Prep access anytime. Students begin by taking diagnostic quizzes. Using their results, students can efficiently maximize their time by focusing on the areas that will have the greatest impact on their score. By using practice quizzes and narrated lessons, students increase their knowledge while practicing standardized test taking skills. BTP’s powerful diagnostic test engine continuously tracks improvements. Students see the impact of their studies and re-evaluate their prep needs as test day approaches.
About Boston Test Prep:
Boston Test Prep (BTP) is a leading developer and distributor of premium, online test preparation programs that build real confidence for test-takers. http://www.BostonTestPrep.com’s 100% pure online SAT prep program is specifically designed to help students increase their test score.