Both the North and South Libraries have a college section which includes test preparation materials for the SAT, ACT, AP, and TAKS tests, just to name a few. Use our online catalog to find test prep materials; the call numbers for books in the college section begin with COL.
Online TERC Database
Testing and Education Reference Center
The test preparation center in this subscription database by Gale provides interactive test prep for a variety of tests, including the TAKS, SAT, SAT subject tests, PSAT, ACT, ASVAB, and AP exams. Also included are a variety of ebooks. See your friendly library staff for the password and help getting started with this wonderful resource.
Web Sites - TAKS Prep
Student Assessment Division: Welcome Students & Parents
By the Texas Education Agency; includes links to many documents on standardized testing in Texas, including explanations of test results, graduation requirements, scoring guides, study guides, statewide assessment results, and released tests.
TAKS Study Guides
By the TEA's Student Assessment Division; provides downloadable study guides that cover TAKS objectives.
Released Tests, Answer Keys, and Scoring Guides
By the TEA's Student Assessment Division; includes released TAKS™, SDAA, RPTE, TAAS™ and end-of-course examinations, available for download.
TRACK
By the University of Texas Telecampus; provides an interactive tool to prepare for the exit level TAKS.
Web Sites - College-Related Test Prep
College Board
The College Board develops the SAT, PSAT, and AP exams; Offers a variety of testing information, including testing dates, registration, and reporting of results. The SAT Preparation Center includes review materials and an official practice test, and the AP section includes test taking tips and previous free-response questions. Use the college Quickfinder to find out what entrance exams your preferred college requires.
ACT, Inc.
ACT, Inc. develops the ACT; provides a variety of ACT related information, including testing dates, registration, and score reporting. Also includes test-taking tips, sample questions, and fee-based tutorials and practice tests.
Peterson's Test Prep
Offers information on the SAT, ACT, and AP tests, as well as testing tips and a practice test for both the SAT and the ACT. Also offers information on Peterson's test prep materials.
REA Online
Offers online practice for the ACT and SAT as well as information about REA test prep products.
Kaplan
Includes general testing information and fee-based test preparation courses for a variety of tests, including the SAT, PSAT, ACT, and AP exams. Also offers a free practice test for both the SAT and ACT and provides information about Kaplan's test prep materials.
The Princeton Review
Offers test prep tips and fee-based test preparation courses for many different tests, including the SAT, PSAT, ACT, and AP exams.
Number2.com
These free online test prep courses by the Xap Corporation received a solid review from Consumer Reports Webwatch.
