Salem students Get Free Practice Run on the SAT and PSAT from Kaplan Test Prep

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(SALEM) - To give students a leg up in today`s highly competitive college admissions market, Kaplan Test Prep, the nation`s oldest and largest provider of test preparation and admissions services, is offering free practice tests for the SAT and PSAT to area high school students.

Students will have the opportunity to sample the test and gauge their strengths and weaknesses at Willamette University on Saturday, April 22nd. Here is the schedule for the day:

Free Practice SAT (current juniors): 9:00 AM-1:00 PM

Free Practice PSAT (current freshman and sophomores) 9:00 AM-11:30 PM

Free Parent`s Seminar: Surviving College Admissions: 9:00 AM-10:00 AM

In addition to taking a free practice test under timed conditions that simulate the actual test administration, students will receive detailed feedback on their performance, including an analysis of their strengths and weaknesses, helping them to adjust their preparation accordingly.

`With college applications at record levels, standardized test scores are more important than ever," said Amy Emery, Director, Portland Kaplan Center. `Kaplan aims to boost students' confidence on the SAT and PSAT by giving them a practice run on the test and helping them target their preparation for the real thing."

Pre-registration for Kaplan`s free practice tests is recommended, as seating is limited. For more information or to register, go to www.kaptest.com/enroll or call 1-800-KAP-TEST.

Kaplan Test Prep, a division of Kaplan, Inc., is a premier provider of educational and career services for individuals, schools and businesses. With a comprehensive menu of online offerings and a complete array of books and software, Kaplan gives students and professionals the best in test preparation combined with unbeaten convenience and flexibility. Kaplan offers preparation for 35 standardized tests, including entrance exams for secondary school, college and graduate school, as well as English language and professional licensing exams. Kaplan also provides private tutoring and college and graduate admissions consulting services. Its Web site, Kaptest.com, is the largest online destination for education and career services. Kaplan, Inc., is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO).