Emergency Prep: SAT & ACT

Reviewed by Anise Hollingshead
Published by Knowledge Adventure

Age Group: Adults
Type: Thinking Games, Reference
Price: $20

PC version requires:
Windows 95/98, 486, 13.5 MB HD, 8MB RAM, 16MB RAM/Internet browser, 256 colors, 2x CD-ROM

Mac version requires:
System 7.0 or higher, 68040, 18MB HD, 8MB RAM, 16MB RAM/Internet browser, 256 colors, 2x CD-ROM

Description:

This program is for the procrastinators among us, who only have a few weeks to prepare for the SAT or ACT. Time-saving hints, strategies, a study plan plus practice questions in key areas of the tests all help with last minute cramming for these college entrance exams. Real life guides take you through the program section by section, giving out advice as they go along the lines of "it's not about how much you know, but how many correct answers you get".

Features:

  • ACT & SAT
  • Test-taking strategies and tips
  • Analogies
  • Regular math
  • Critical reading
  • Quantitative comparison

Technical Aspects:

This program installed easily and had no run-time problems. The interface is in a window, allowing you to minimize the program while running it. Not a good program for the hearing impaired, as most of the instructions are verbal.

Report and Conclusions:

A good study guide for last minute cramming, Emergency Prep SAT & ACT has lots of helpful tips for taking standardized tests. There are practice tests and full-length tests to try your teeth on, plus good definitions and explanations of certain skills. Not as comprehensive a test program as Kaplan SAT, PSAT & ACT or Inside the SAT/PSAT/ACT 99 Deluxe, but still offers plenty of good tips and practice material for the money.




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