The SAT lesson program selected should have a proven track record. Ask for referrals from school principles, guidance counselors and other teachers in the school. Don't pick the first name on a search engine without doing your research.

Taking a SAT lesson or study program is important in building confidence in the students and alleviating the natural exam anxiety around this critical test. Lessons should teach students relaxation techniques and strategies for staying calm and focused before and during the examination.

Be sure to find out the refund policy for the SAT lesson program in the event that the student chooses a different program or decides to complete the study using another format. Some programs offer a full refund within a specific time frame while others only offer a partial refund for cancellations.