There are a number of test prep services available 

(in addition to the services listed on this page).  

Our WNHS library has test prep books available for check out.  

*Williamsville North does not endorse these programs and this list is provided for informational purposes only*

Here are just a few of the test prep services available:

Williamsville Community Education- Throughout the year the Williamsville Central Schools are a place to explore, expand and enjoy, with over 10,000 residents participating in the edVentures program.  From preschoolers to adults, our program offers a wide variety of courses appealing to the community's ever changing interests and needs.

Atlas Test Prep  - ATLAS empowers students to achieve higher scores and navigate the admissions process with our distinctive pedagogy, award-winning programs, expert instructors, and cutting-edge technology & curriculum.  Our  student-centered prep model strategically reinforces core content, while strengthening our students critical reasoning, analysis, and problem solving skills. This unique method reduces test-day anxiety, engages, motivates,  and empowers them to succeed on test day…and beyond!

B Line Test Prep- B Line Test Prep provides an interactive, self-paced, and engaging learning experience for students preparing for the SAT. Entirely web-based, all you need is a regular web browser and speakers to take advantage of B Line’s software to begin prep. A few standout features are: instant audio and video feedback, no classroom peer pressure, flexible scheduling, and the ability rewatch videos and retake tests as many times as needed.

College Board- FREE. Taking a full-length SAT practice test is one of the best ways to simulate test day. Eight official SAT practice tests are available for free, both online and on paper.  Created by the makers of the SAT, each practice test has the same types of questions you'll see on test day. Six of the practice tests have even previously been given as actual SAT exams.

Kaplan- Kaplan, one of the biggest names in test prep, offers a variety of free services to students preparing for the SAT; favorites for ime-crunched students include their pop quizzes, 20-minute workouts, and the question of the day. Another fantastic service, you can take a free, full-length SAT and Kaplan will provide a detailed score analysis, showing your strengths, weakness, and where to best focus your study time. 

Khan Academy- FREE.  Khan Academy partnered with the College Board to bring free, personalized SAT prep to everyone. With numerous items to help students study, Khan Academy offers thousands of practice questions, videos, lessons, and hints, along with eight full-length practice tests. Perhaps most eye-catching about Khan Academy is how a study showed that 20 hours of practice on Khan Academy is associated with an average 115-point score increase from the PSAT/NMSQT to the SAT.

Jantzi Test Prep-  For over 30 years, Jantzi Test Prep has helped students like yours get ready for these big exams. Our methods have been proven to enhance students’ test scores with exceptional results.  4 hours of content to sharpen your student’s knowledge, increase their confidence, and build improved test-taking skills.  A course conveniently located near your Buffalo, NY home usually taught on weekends.  Tim Jantzi is an incredible motivator and will help your child believe in themselves again.  There’s no challenge our expert tutors aren’t prepared to help you with. With years of experience and in-depth knowledge, our tutors will help guide your student in the right direction. Your student will develop powerful test-taking skills to help them prepare for college entrance exams and learn study techniques that will last throughout their college career and beyond.  Course registration is simple, and each 4 hour course is designed to help your student better digest the lessons. By the end of the test prep course, your student will feel confident that they’ll top their score.

Sylvan Learning- Our Test Prep tutors use a proven mix of face-to-face and online activities to get concepts to click. We use technology in new and smart ways, so your son or daughter can achieve his or her best results. Plus, our practice tests get your teen ready for real-life test conditions!

Test Preps Buffalo- At Test Preps, our mission is to motivate and encourage all students to acquire the skills, tactics, and confidence needed to achieve their best score on the SAT and ACT.  We accomplish this by offering small-group preparation courses on Sundays and private/semi-private tutoring options. SAT and ACT preparation starts 5-6 weeks before each test.

The Princeton Review- FREE.  The well-known test prep company, The Princeton Review, makes a number of their SAT resources available to students. They hold free paper-and-pencil SAT practice tests, allowing students to get a firsthand feel for the testing environment, and follow up with a score report which shows the areas where a student needs to improve. In addition, The Princeton Review frequently offers webinars on a variety of SAT-related topics. 

Varsity Tutors- FREE.  Varsity Tutors believes everyone should have the tools and opportunity to earn their best SAT score. They offer a free, ten-session, 25-hour, live online class assisting students to maximize their SAT score. Along with live classes, students gain access to Varsity Tutors’ mobile app for studying on the go, their 650+ page SAT eBook, an adaptive assessment tool that helps identify areas that need improvement, and practice exams. Instructors, or teachers’ assistants, also keep office hours to answer questions and provide extra help. 

Veritas Prep- FREE.  Veritas Prep provides a variety of free resources, including a 61-page book, a free practice test, and webinars covering a broad spectrum of SAT-focused concepts and strategies. 

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