Textbook
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Either Textbook is acceptable. The content is the same for both books.
The Official SAT Study Guide 2nd Edition 
Publisher: College Board Publications
ISBN: 978-0-87447-852-5
Prepare for the new SAT® with the only book that features practice tests created by the test maker. It’s packed with the information you need to get ready for the exam. You’ll gain valuable experience by taking ten practice tests and receiving estimated scores. With over 1000 pages and 20 chapters, the book helps you raise your confidence by reviewing concepts, test-taking approaches, and focused sets of practice questions.
Included in the book:
o 10 official SAT practice tests with exclusive access to online answer explanations
o Detailed descriptions of math, critical reading, and writing sections of the SAT
o Targeted practice questions for each SAT question type
o Practice essay questions, along with sample essays and annotations
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The Official SAT Study Guide with DVD 
Publisher: College Board Publications
ISBN: 978-0-87447-979-9
The best-selling
Official SAT Study Guide is now available with a companion DVD. The content is the same as 2nd Edition, only the cover is updated and a DVD is included. The DVD features:
o Additional Bonus official SAT test with exclusive online access to answer
explanations.
o SAT Test Timer – virtual proctor and timed SAT test taking experience that allows
students to hear actual instructions and take timed full length practice tests.
o Exclusive video content featuring:
• Math Concepts review video, educator-led step-by-step sample
problem solving, with review and explanation of useful math concepts across
the 4 main math topic areas covered in the test
• Skills Insight Overview Video will help students learn more about the benefits
of this free College Board tool
o Additional practice tools and test day resources such us Math Concept Reference
Guide and Test Day Checklist
Customer Support
Contact Us | Frequently Asked Questions | Transfer and Refund Policy | Special Notes
Contact Us
407-882-TEST (8378)
testprep@ucf.edu
University of Central Florida
Division of Continuing Education
3280 Progress Dr. Suite 700
Orlando, FL 32826
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the size of the class?
The maximum class size is 25 students.
- Is the textbook included in the fee?
No, the textbook needs to be purchased separately. Please make sure the CD-Rom is included with the GMAT, GRE, and FTCE textbook. All other textbooks do not require a CD-Rom. All textbooks can be purchased at most national or local bookstores or online suppliers.
- Do I have to be a UCF Student to take the course?
No, the UCF Test Prep Review is available to anyone.
- Who is qualified for the UCF Alumni Discount?
Students who have graduated and received a degree from UCF qualify for the alumni discount. The discount is also extended to those about to graduate from UCF within the same term as the review course and current UCF Staff and Faculty members. For ACT/SAT only, the discount can be extended to children of UCF Alumni.
- What is the success rate of students after taking the test preparation classes?
We do not have statistics on the test scores because, most students take the test right after they complete the test preparation course and there is no requirement for them to report their scores to UCF Continuing Education. What we do have, from test prep students, are extremely high indications of instructional satisfaction through documented feedback from test preparation students listed on our website.
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Do you offer Tutoring?
Yes, Tutors are available to prepare students for the GRE, GMAT, ACT, and SAT tests. Please visit our tutoring page for more information. Test Prep Tutoring
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Do you have payment plans?
Full payment is due before the class begins. If you decide to set up a payment plan, you must fill out a Deferred Payment Plan Form. Contact our office for more information and for approval.
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Why is your test preparation class so much cheaper than other test preparation classes I have found?
Our goal is to offer a quality service at an affordable price and ultimately assist potential undergraduate, graduate, and professional level students with enrollment into a degree program.
Exam Information
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Can I register for my exam with you?
We do not manage any of the actual exams. Students need to go to the selected exam's website to sign up for a test date. The links below will provide students with the most up to date details on the actual exam, testing site locations, dates, and exam fee.
Click here for each Exam Administration Website
ACT (ACT)
FTCE (FTCE)
GMAT (MBA)
GRE (ETS)
LSAT (LSAC)
MCAT (AAMC)
PCAT (Pearson)
SAT (Collegeboard)
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Is the test included in the class?
Students will be given practice tests, quizzes, testing strategies, and homework assignments to prepare them for the exam. We do not administer the actual exam. The test must be arranged separately with a testing facility.
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Do you offer a free practice exam?
We provide free practice exam links on each of our test preparation review pages. UCF Test Prep is not affiliated with these sites. These are references from the official testing organizations that administer each exam. We feel each will be beneficial in providing core concepts to students.
On the "Resources Tab" we have helpful tutorials to familiarize you with core mathematical concepts. These exercises are designed to explain concepts that you may have not seen for some time. There is an answer key to use with each exercise so you can check your answers.
Registration/Refund/Transfer
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I tried to register and make payment but the page timed out and I can't log back in. What do I do?
If you are having trouble making payment or logging in, please contact testprep@ucf.edu or 407-882-8378 to complete payment.
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What do I do if I am going to miss a class session?
Please contact us if you know in advance that you will be missing a class or if you have already missed a class after the course has started. We will notify the instructor and will work with the student based on the conditions of the absence.
Test Preparation Transfer and Refund Policy
All refund requests will be required to follow the Division of Continuing Education refund policy.
The transfer policy applies only to the Test Prep review courses in the subject areas of GRE, GMAT, FTCE and ACT/SAT courses. For transfers related to MCAT/PCAT/OAT/DAT or LSAT courses contact our office at 407.882.TEST (8378) as all MCAT/PCAT/OAT/DAT and LSAT course transfers will need to be handled on a case-by-case basis.
UCF Test Prep Administration will approve all transfer requests, and notify the student of the decision and any pertinent information. Instructors do not have the authority to make decisions on this policy. Notification to instructors does not constitute transfer from the class. The required UCF Test Prep Transfer Request Form must be completed and submitted for review.
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Transfer Process
1. Complete the transfer form: You, the student, must notify the Division of Continuing Education that you wish to transfer from the registered course. Download the transfer form from the UCF Test Prep website. This first step in the process is the most essential. We will consider your transfer request active on the day and time that we physically receive the signed form. Any transfer forms received outside of our regular business hours of Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM will be considered “received” on our next regular business day.
2. Payment: There is a payment required for transferring to another course. A percentage of your registration fee is applied as a credit to the new transfer course. The credit is determined based on how much of the course is remaining, and not on how many classes that you have attended or missed.
We determine the remaining time for the course from the point in time we receive the transfer form, not from the time it is dated and signed. Only class times that meet after we receive the transfer form will count as remaining course time.
The credit is applied to the current registration fee of the course being transferred to, and any remaining balance will need to be paid by the student. There is also an additional transfer fee of $50.00 (fifty dollars) that is added to your registration fee. The $50.00 transfer fee is required to be paid regardless of how much the credit is.
Registration Fee Clarification: If you transfer to another course you will be in the same fee category as the class you are transferring from. For example, you may not transfer and switch from the regular Registration rate to the Alumni rate (unless you have graduated prior to taking the new course).
Example of How the Credit is Determined: The amount of your credit is determined by how much of the course is remaining.
- We take the number of hours for your course (ex. 24 hour review course)
- Then subtract the number of hours the course has met (ex. 2 class meeting at 4 hours each equals 8 hours that have met).
- This will give us the remaining number of hours the course has NOT met (ex. 24-8 = 16 hours).
- The remaining amount of class is be divided by the total number of hours for the course (ex. 16/24 = 66.7%). This percentage of your fee is applied to the registration fee transfer course.
Sample: Orlando was taking the 16-hour review course, but after two class meetings Orlando decided that he wants to transfer to the 24 review hour course. Orlando paid $575 for the 16-hour review course, and the 24-hour review course fee is $700. How much will the credit be and how much will he need to pay?
Orlando’s class meets for 4 hours each session and there have already been 2 class meetings, so 8 hours of the course have already met, and 8 hours or 50% of the course remains. Orlando will receive a credit for 50% of his $575 registration fee that will be applied toward the $700 registration fee for the transfer course.
After the $287.50 credit is applied, Orlando is left with a $412.50 registration fee. Once the $50.00 transfer fee is applied to the remaining registration fee of $412.50, Orlando will need to pay $462.50 for transferring into the 24-hour review course.
Special Notes:
Transfers for LSAT and MCAT/PCAT/OAT/DAT will be handled on a case-by-case basis, please contact our office at 407.882.TEST (8378).
No portion of your registration fee can be applied to another DCE program or transferred to another person.
UCF Test Prep will not refund textbook purchases, nor will we supply the textbook for the transfer course.
About UCF Test Prep Program Staff
With over 16 years of experience the UCF Test Prep staff contributes to the development and administration of the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, SAT, SOA Exams, and Teaching Certificate Preparation Course Reviews. As part of the University of Central Florida - Division of Continuing Education, we believe the UCF Creed of Integrity, scholarship, community, creativity and excellence are the core values that guide our conduct, performance, and decisions. Our goal is to make sure customers receive the help they need. We will provide each student with the best customer service available, always follow-up when needed to ensure students are satisfied and receive the information that they were seeking, set customer expectation based on what can be delivered and realistically met, and treat all customers with professionalism and courtesy, while expediting service request.
UCF Test Prep Program Staff
Austin Companion
Program Coordinator and Customer Support
Austin is involved in direct programmatic, customer and instructional support for the following programs: UCF-Test Prep, ROPES Programs, Insurance Adjuster Training, Home Inspection, as well as specific client-based corporate/on-site training initiatives. He offers the upmost in quality customer service to provide specific program details and course schedule information to potential and current students/participants. Austin is also responsible for maintaining daily enrollment management services, assisting with marketing efforts, and interacting as the instructional liaison for each program he supports, maintaining cohesion between instructor assignments, compensation and logistical support.
Pat Craft
Program Associate and Customer Support
Pat is involved with direct programmatic, customer and instructional support for the following programs: UCF Test Prep, Insurance Adjuster Training and specific client-based corporate/on-site training initiatives. She offers the upmost in quality customer service to provide specific program details and course schedule information to potential and current students/participants. Pat serves as the primary schedule-builder for Test Prep as well as maintaining daily enrollment management services, interacting as the instructional liaison for each program she supports and assists in maintaining cohesion between instructor assignments, compensation and logistical support.
Kim Malac
Coordinator and Customer Support
Kim is involved in direct programmatic, customer and instructional support for the following programs: UCF-Test Prep; UCF-Test Prep Tutoring Services, Insurance Adjuster Training, Financial and Retirement Strategy Series, Online Photonics Technician Certificate Program, Criminal Justice Seminars, SSP Leadership Program, and Certified Financial Planning Program, as well as specific client-based corporate/on-site training initiatives. She offers the upmost in quality customer service to provide specific program details and course schedule information to potential and current students/participants. Kim is also responsible for maintaining daily enrollment management services, data and report analysis as well as interacting as the instructional liaison for each program she supports, maintaining cohesion between instructor assignments, compensation and logistical support.
Chris Rose
Assistant Division Director
UCF Test Prep Program Director
Chris brings to the Central Florida business community 15 years of programmatic and business development experience focused on industry and professional development training. He started his career at UCF's Executive Development Center in the College of Business, and continued to build on his management and business relationship strengths at SCCorporate College, where he guided the Business and Industry Support Center as well as other Continuing Education programs. Chris joined UCF's Division of Continuing Education in 2003 and, through strategic partnerships and consultative relationships, has developed and expanded the areas of management/supervision, leadership, sales, marketing and organizational-based training. As part of his primary focus, Chris is responsible for the implementation of customized and corporate training programs designed specifically to meet a business' organizational needs and goals. He is also responsible for directing the following programs: UCF's Call Center Academy, the ROPES Challenge Course, UCF-Test Prep, Effective Management Training Series, Train-the-Trainer Series and the division's insurance training programs.
UCF Test Prep SAT Instructors
Brandy Christman has been working with The Burnett Honors College at UCF in both advising and admissions since 2001. She also has facilitated one-on-one and small group tutoring, as well as leading final exam review sessions, with the Student Academic Resource Center. Brandy currently works as the Program Assistant for Honors Student Services, helping prospective students through the Honors admissions process and training student Peer Ambassadors for the Honors College. She graduated with her BA in Sociology and Psychology with University Honors from UCF, and is working on her Master's in Educational Leadership- Higher Education/Student Personnel. Instructs SAT courses and Tutoring.
Karen Ponder is an experienced and well-educated tutor with a BS in Education and over twelve years of teaching experience. She is very patient and encouraging. As the mother of three teenagers, (15 year old twins, currently in the IB program, and a 16 year-old son), she understands what students are facing. Karen attended The University of Tennessee at Knoxville, The University of North Carolina at Asheville, and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Mars Hill College in Western NC. In 2001 she helped found ArtSpace Charter School, an arts integrated school, in Asheville, NC, serving as the Director’s Assistant. In 2007, she organized and started the Title I (tutoring) Program for ArtSpace. Karen has also spent a large portion of her professional life researching standardized tests and teaching children how to adapt their learning styles to improve their test scores. Karen says “I owe a great deal to Ms. Cynthia Tobias (Learning Styles Expert), for her mentoring and inspiration. I believe we all learn differently and the ‘trick’ is to discover how you learn best and apply that to your difficult subjects. I will offer you alternative ways to study that will help you retain information with less effort.”
Instructs ACT and SAT courses and Tutoring
Cary Ragsdale brings a very eclectic instructional background to the program. He has many years of experience in both the public and private sectors and more than six years in SAT preparation specifically. For the last four years, he has been instructing many of the inmates at the John E. Polk Correctional Facility in Seminole County in a broad range of computer skills, English grammar, basic math, ethics, business plan development, resume writing, and personal responsibility. He also clings tenaciously to the belief that learning opportunities should never be serial because life isn’t.
Instructs SAT and ACT courses and Tutoring.
Rex Roberts has been teaching SAT prep courses since 2000. He enjoys teaching his classes very much and challenging his students to improve their scores. He says that the key to improving SAT scores is arriving to every class on time, asking lots of questions, and doing the assigned homework. Rex has his BS degree in psychology and an MA degree in Liberal Studies. In addition to teaching SAT classes, Rex works as the Director of Advising for the Burnett Honors College at UCF.
Instructs SAT courses and Tutoring.
Jill Schmidlkofer's most memorable teaching experience was at the US Air Force Academy, where she was assigned to teach advanced calculus. Jill has a BA in Psychology and an MS in Statistics, so she naturally fills the bill for test prep, being talented in both verbal and math areas. Her teaching style is informal and personal, and she gets her points across in an enthusiastic and totally understandable way. She is a retired Reserve Lieutenant Colonel with many years' experience in tutoring for SAT and GRE, as well as having taught at the University of Colorado, the University of Maryland, and several community colleges.
Instructs GRE, GMAT, SAT courses in Brevard and Tutoring.
Jacob Tessler, a graduate of UCF's Master's degree in Secondary Education, is currently a teacher at a public High School in Osceola County. He has been teaching in the public sector for a number of years, with private sector teaching and adult education experience for many years prior. As a student of how the mind works, memory, and the rigors of test taking, he provides a unique point of view towards how to prepare, study, and approach the tests.
Provides individual GRE and SAT Tutoring.
Joe Virgin has taught SAT classes for UCF Test Prep since 2008. With a Master of Science in Interactive Entertainment from UCF’s prestigious Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy, he is setting out to create interactive games that appeal to the technologically driven youth. He has created several educational mobile games and popular sports console games. He currently works as a software engineer for the EA Sports label at the EA Tiburon studio in Orlando. Joe encourages his students to be actively engaged in lectures by being prepared for each session and asking questions
Instructs GRE and SAT courses and Tutoring.
Dr. Joylene Hall Ware is currently the Associate Dean/Professor of Engineering/Informational Sciences/Media Arts & Technology/Keller Graduate School of Management at DeVry University. Joylene was formerly a Professor and Course Director at Full Sail University, where she taught Usability Engineering course for the Game Design Department. She received a PhD in Industrial Engineering and Management Systems with a specialization in Human Factors and Ergonomics from the University of Central Florida. Dr. Ware also graduated Cum Laude from Florida A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and from Florida State University with a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering with a concentration in Engineering Management. Since 1998, Dr. Ware worked for NASA, including positions at Marshall Space Flight Center and Kennedy Space Center. While at NASA, she was a Human Factors Integration Manager, Industrial Engineer, Environmental Engineer, and a Logistics Engineer. Joylene was honored in KSC Spaceport News as a Top NASA Engineer. Joylene was the first African American Female to received a PhD in the NASA/Kennedy Space Center Operations Directorate. In addition, Dr. Ware was an Adjunct Professor and Facilitator at Valencia Community College, Florida Institute of Technology, and University of Central Florida. Joylene’s philosophy in life is “Attitude will determine your Altitude." Joylene jioned the insructional team in UCF Continuing Education to teach GRE and SAT Prep courses in September 2006.
Instructs GRE and SAT courses and Tutoring.