The best preparation for college admission tests is a rigorous curriculum, which New Trier provides. Historically, New Trier students have done very well on both the ACT and SAT due to the breadth and depth of the curriculum and course offerings. However, some students may benefit from a formal test preparation course. The New Trier test preparation course includes both the ACT and SAT. This fall and next winter, ACT and SAT preparation courses will be available after school on campus. It is strongly recommended, however, that juniors wait until the winter to take a test preparation course so they will have covered most of the subject matter on college admission tests.

After-School ACT & SAT Preparation Courses

The fall sessions of the after-school ACT & SAT preparation courses are taught by New Trier faculty members in the English, mathematics, and science departments and begin in late August. We will be offering both in-person and online versions of the class. Both include textbooks and practice tests, in-depth instruction by New Trier faculty members, guided practice with test-taking strategies, and detailed score reports from three, full-length practice exams. These courses will equip students with strategies and materials to prepare them for both the ACT and SAT exams.

In-Person Class:

Instruction will be after school every day, Mondays through Thursdays at the Winnetka Campus. The course includes sixteen hours of in-person instruction, divided among four subject areas: English, reading, math, and science. Students will be grouped with their peers based on their current math and English enrollment at New Trier in order to provide targeted instruction aligned with their academic curriculum. The fee is $495 and enrollment is limited to ensure small class size. In-Person Class Calendar

Online Class:

We are also offering an online, evening session of the class. Classes will be held entirely online Tuesday and Wednesday nights from 7:00-8:30 PM (see attached calendar for details). Like the in-person class, students will receive instruction from New Trier math, science, and English teachers. The three official practice tests will be taken by students from home. Students use the same texts and practice tests as those enrolled in the in-person class. This fast-paced course is a great option for students with busy schedules and students who are self-directed and motivated to improve their test scores. The fee for the online session is $495 and enrollment is limited to ensure small class size. Online Class Calendar