Do Online SAT/ACT Classes Work?
Explore the pro’s and con’s of taking SAT and ACT classes online.
What Are Online SAT/ACT Classes?
An online SAT/ACT prep class is essentially what it sounds like: it’s a live, digital classroom in which a teacher uses video chat to go over key SAT/ACT concepts and content areas, how to answer practice questions, and critical test-day strategies.
Many test-prep companies offer online classes at costs ranging from $600 to more than $3,000, (see our low-cost prep options) depending on the total length of the program (in other words, how many sessions it includes) and the breadth of content it covers.
Although the SAT and ACT are two totally different tests, most online prep classes follow essentially the same curriculum, regardless of which exam you’re taking. (To be fair, the SAT and ACT do test a lot of the same concepts and have overall pretty similar structures).
Pros of Online SAT/ACT Prep Courses
You Don’t Have to Travel
Online Classes Are Often Cheaper
You Get Access to More Qualified Teachers
Cons of Online SAT/ACT Prep Courses
Direct Interaction With Teachers and Peers Is Limited
Class Sizes Can Be Overwhelmingly Big
Content Isn’t Always Tailored to Your Needs