We offer group classes and private tutoring at all of our locations for SAT and ACT.  In addition, we offer private tutoring for SAT subject tests, LSAT, SSAT, GRE, GMAT, and some APs.

Want to enroll for an upcoming course?  Here’s an enrollment form you can complete and mail in.  And, if you prefer, you can now pay for Maine Prep courses and tutoring using Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express.

“I’ll definitely pass your information on to as many people as I can!  I meant to tell you this a while ago, but my SAT score went from a 1730 to a 1970 after taking your class.  Clearly, it was an extremely beneficial prep class and I want to say thank you again for all of your help!  I ended up receiving the Presidential Scholarship from Gettysburg College, a scholarship that is highly based on SAT scores.  This was all thanks to your help! –Katie Lang, Kennebunk

“Our son’s experience with Jack Mahoney couldn’t have been better. Jack helped Will to raise his SAT scores by almost 200 points, and he taught him how to think critically in the meantime!”–Kathleen and Ken Pierce, Cape Elizabeth

Let’s discuss what sort of testing schedule will provide the most comfort for the current junior who plans to apply either Early Decision (“ED”) or Early Action (“EA”).  In order to bring some light, we have compiled a matrix of colleges that includes ED/EA as well as SAT, subject tests, and/or ACT requirements.  Since ED and EA deadlines can be as early as November 1, the November and December SAT test dates often are not available to those who apply ED or EA.   Read the rest of this entry »

The Maine Prep Fan page on Facebook is your place to tell us how we’re doing and to access our well-received “Tips of the Day.”

In addition, on February 19 we will raffle off a full Maine Prep course (including printed course binder) here in Brunswick.  In order to take part, you need only register as a Fan on our Facebook Fan Page.   The winner can take our course anytime during 2010 at any of our locations from Bangor to Kennebunkport.

As we asserted above, juniors who sit for their first SAT prior to the May test tend to do quite well in the long run.  Click here for our recent article on this subject.  The registration deadline for the March 13 SAT is February 10.

We will begin small group classes and private tutoring to prepare for the March 13 SAT in early February.  Please click a link below for your relevant class schedule:

Brunswick Sundays/Wednesdays

Cape Elizabeth Mondays/Thursdays

I’ve explained above how those who apply early have a better chance of acceptance.   Here is a New York Times article from this morning that shows that early applications are continuing to rise at many colleges.

Here is a recent article by the above-mentioned dean in which he affirms that students who apply early have a better chance of being accepted.

Recently, we were pleased to add two experienced test prep teachers.  Bo Gallup is located in the Midcoast, and Rich Taylor is located in the Bethel area.

Bo Gallup received his B. A. in English from Bowdoin, did undergraduate work in mathematics at Tulane and graduate work in physics at the University of New Mexico.  Bo has taught standardized tests, including the SAT and ACT, for over 20 years, most recently in New Orleans.  Bo teaches SAT, ACT, and GRE prep as well as the SAT subjects in math and the sciences.

Rich Taylor has a B.A. from SUNY Buffalo and a J.D. from Vermont Law, where Rich tutored in all first year law subjects.  Rich has  spent the past five years as a criminal defense attorney on the New Hampshire seacoast, and this past fall, Rich taught a full load of SAT prep using the Maine Prep curriculum at Bridgton Academy.   Rich teaches SAT and LSAT prep as well as the SAT Literature and History subject tests.

We will begin small group classes to prepare for the May 1 SAT in February and March.  Please click a link below for the relevant schedule:

Once per week classes:

Bangor Sundays (begins February 28)

Brunswick Sundays (begins February 28)

Cape Elizabeth Tuesdays (begins March 2)

Falmouth Wednesdays (begins March 3)

Kennebunkport Mondays (begins March 1)

Kents Hill Sundays (begins February 7)

Lewiston Sundays (begins February 28)

Portland (Deering) Tuesdays (begins March 2)

Twice per week classes:

Brunswick Mondays and Thursdays (begins March 25)

Cape Mondays and Thursdays (begins March 25)

Here are the upcoming SAT dates and registration deadlines:

March 13 (February 10)

May 1 (March 25)

June 5 (April 23)

For more information on dates, fees, and testing locations, visit The College Board’s registration page.

Why should anyone who plans to apply to competitive colleges who has not aced both the SAT and SAT subject tests also plan to sit for the ACT?  Should test takers prep for the ACT?

First, anything you’ve read or heard about the SAT testing “aptitude” and the ACT testing “curricular learning” is not noticeably true to those of us who actually work with these tests on a daily basis.

Second, colleges eagerly use the highest scores (SAT or ACT) on Read the rest of this entry »