Besides registering for the SAT, you will want to prepare to do well on them. Applying yourself by taking more challenging classes and by developing good learning and study habits is a good start to preparing for the SAT exam. Other forms of preparation can improve your test taking skills as well as your knowledge. We strongly suggest that each student to take an SAT prep class at a local community college or from any of numerous private that provide such a tutoring service.

For example, taking practice tests gives you a better idea of how the test works and what areas you may need to improve. In addition to increasing your knowledge and providing testing practice, test preparation courses, books or CDs can help you focus on the test and organize your time.

You may want to begin by going to the test company web sites (College Board for the SAT) to learn about the test and to take sample tests. Ask your Counselor - Mr. Herring - to identify test preparation programs that are suited to your needs and learning style. A variety of college tests exist and are utilized throughout the United States. Various college placement tests include:

SAT I (Reasoning Tests), SAT II (Subject Tests), ACT (American College Test), AP (Advanced Placement), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), California Community Colleges (Placement English / Math Tests), California State University (English Placement Test / EPT, and
Entry Level Mathematics Test / ELM), University of California (Subject A Examination)

At Libertywe prepare and encourage all high school students to prepare and take the SAT, given by the CollegeBoard.com  Each Liberty student may also want to check out the following web sites to gain additional insight and knowledge about placement tests and the variety of tools available to prepare.

Liberty high school students' goals include finding a college that is right for him or her. The right college for each student will best fit your interests and needs. We suggest that each student speak with his parents, the Liberty Asst. Principal & Academic Dean-Mr. Herring, and your teachers to help you decide.

Students should also discuss the various colleges and universities he or she is considering with recent graduates or students currently attending those schools. When possible, personally visit the college campus of each college in which you are interested. This will help the student make a more-informed decision, which will help make the college journey more successful.

When getting started with the process of choosing a college, a student should write down the key things to be considered in a college. For example, you should research each college for:

1-Curriculum (what courses will lead to your chosen degree?); 2-Location (is a given college in a place you want to live for the next 4-7 years?); 3-Size (how big of a school environment is best for you?); 4-Housing (what kind of housing are you looking for, and what can you realistically afford?); 5-Religious Affiliation (this may be a critical consideration for you-what kind of spiritual environment do you want or need?); 6-Cost (along with learning to build and maintain a personal budget, you will want to begin making a list of all of the living expenses associated with going to college). 

You may want to begin keeping a folder with a list of questions like those above for each college you consider.

Look at the following links to answer questions like the questions above and much more: