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Product Features

• Get the inside track on tackling the big test with curriculum from Kaplan, the SAT prep experts
• Improve core knowledge of the test material through fun games ­ no memorization necessary
• Track your progress and identify areas that need more practice
• Strengthen test-taking skills that will help you on the SAT, in your college experience and in life

Product Details

• Our recommended age: 5 - 20 years
• Manufacturer recommended age: 0 months and up
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001CP2BZY
• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Media: DVD-ROM
• Release Date: August 25, 2008
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,750 in Video Games (See Bestsellers in Video Games)

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Product Description

Product Description
Play Your Way To A Better Score! No pressure. No deadlines. Just a whole lot of fun! Introducing a painless new way to prep for the SAT. Sharpen your critical thinking skills, build relevant knowledge and reduce test anxiety with a collection of games that feature curriculum from Kaplan, the leader in SAT Prep. Study on your own time and for however long you like. There¹s no easier ­ or more fun ­ way to become a better problem-solver, boost your confidence and up your SAT score!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Solid Game!, September 8, 2008

By	Serendepity "A" (IL) - See all my reviews

Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

I bought this last week without doing much research, but knowing that it looked like a fun way for my son try and get some SAT prep under his belt since he isn't really into the "traditional" software or the class instruction. Well..I am pleasently surprised on how great this thing is! he is been goign through this game for the past couple days and really is enjyoing the way the questions and the game is presented. He said, "I don't feel like im just doing prep, but its actually pretty fun". So all and all this was a great purchase! Plus, its been really fun for me and my wife to sit down and actually try to answer the questions and play with the game to see how we would do if we were to sit down and take the test! Not so good! :0 HIGHLY recommend this product and really think you should invest in this title for your kids and for some plain old family fun because its def. a lot of fun and very beneficial!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Moms love it, September 9, 2008

By	Tucson Mom (Tucson, AZ) - See all my reviews

Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

I picked this up on Mac and Nintendo DS after seeing the game discussed on the Today Show. My son loves video games and doesn't love prepping for the SAT so I figured I'd give anything a shot to help him get that prepping in. I have to say so far so good! He's spent actual TIME STUDYING which is more than I can usually say and I've enjoyed playing it a little bit to get familiar with the questions all over again. The game looks really good - it's not the typical drilling offered in other test prep. There is a light story line that keeps you motivated to continue playing and a fun character you can customize. So overall, a super way to prep for the SAT at a great price when you consider how much all the other stuff costs!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars SAT Prep doesn't have to be painful, October 26, 2008

By	kristena - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

Getting kids to do SAT Prep is about as easy as getting them to like brussels sprouts. It's just not too easy. I found future U to be an easy way to get my teenage son to prepare for the SAT. Although this certainly will not substitute as a crash course, it's good kids who like to use the computer a lot and have some time to prepare for the test, at least 90 days or so.

My son uses this program for about 15 minutes a day, which is far more than I can get him to do on his other SAT program, Kaplan SAT/ACT/PSAT Gold Edition. He also has a book, still in pristine condition hidden somewhere in his room that goes unused.

One drawback of this program is that the CD must be inserted each time. I wish the program was stored on the hard drive for ease of use.

We got this program within a month of it's release date and he's about 50% through the program. The program does let you create your own stick character by selecting color scheme and facial expressions. I think that's a lot better than having a geeky character forced upon your child. The music is incredibly annoying though. Don't be surprised if you child turns off the music and puts on Playlist. I think the developers here could have come up with far better music.

At the beginning of every session your child is quizzed on the SAT format, so it's a nice & easy way to learn the format without just reading a list of rules.

Overall the program is useful, but certainly not the best one out there. The best thing about this program though is I get no argument or resistance from my son about using future U. It's just a normal part of his homework routine by now.

Depending upon your child, you might want to invest in additional resources to assist them with overcoming their most troubling areas.