Inside the SAT/PSAT/ACT 99 Deluxe

Reviewed by Anise Hollingshead
Published by The Learning Company

Age Group: Adults
Type: Language Arts, Math, Reference
Price: $40

PC version requires:
Windows 95, 486, 16MB RAM, 20MB HD, 2x CD-ROM

Mac version requires:
System 7.1, 68040 or greater PowePC, 16MB RAM, 20MB HD, 13" monitor

Description:

Inside the SAT/PSAT/ACT 99 Deluxe is an excellent way to help prepare your teens for those all-importand tests! When I took the ACT years ago, we didn't have a clue about what would be covered, or how it would be presented. Now, teens have many tools to choose from, and this program is one of the best!

I bet you thought what you know was the most important aspect of taking these tests--WRONG! As in Jeopardy, it's not the person who knows the most stuff necessarily, but the person who has the quickest reflexes and can calculate the odds on whether guessing is a good idea or not. Not only are academic skills important here, but knowing the best strategies for narrowing down the possible answers, what information is really important in a paragraph, and sundry other tips that most people are not aware of.

Kids need to take one of the practice tests available, in order to compare the results with a later test reflecting their new-found test-taking skills. Users can list their goals, and the program will design a study plan for them. The tutorials are video-clips of real teens, presented in a no-nonsense manner with a touch of humor, that is sure to appeal to teens. The main parts of each tests are covered, as well as basic strategies and college information.

Features:

  • SAT/PSAT/ACT
  • Practice tests
  • Teen tutors
  • College information
  • An additional book on financial strategies is included

Technical Aspects:

This program was a snap to install, and offered no problems. The video clips were clear.

Report and Conclusions:

I believe this to be the best software program available for teens to help prepare for the SAT/PSAT/ACT tests. The program doesn't try to play games, or mask its purpose; what it does is use real teens to present the information in a positive way that will encourage teens to feel that they CAN take these tests, and that it's their test-taking skills that will give them an edge. Truly, a must-have for any teens who plan on taking these tests!




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