Are you thinking of applying for college but are nervous about the SAT exam? Now's the time to think about brushing up your knowledge and understanding by enrolling in a preparatory course that helps you to face the exams with confidence, ready to succeed. This could sound like a tall order, especially with the hectic lives we lead, but now you can do this from the privacy and comfort of your own home, right on your computer through various distance learning courses.

• The College Board (the creators of the SAT test) offers an official SAT preparatory online course. This course specifically targets the math, critical writing and reading components of the exam. The course includes several practice SAT tests to help you gain confidence in the whole exam experience. Approximate tuition: $69. They also offer an official SAT Exam Guide for those who prefer to study on their own.
  
• Kaplan Test Prep services offers a variety of venues for complete SAT and PSAT test preparation. Onlihe programs, as well as classroom courses and private tutoring are available in a number of communities across the continent. Approximate tuition: $150. They also offer books and software for self-study as well as online free Quizbank practice questions. Kaplan also offers a myriad of other professional examination preparation courses, ranging from the LSAT for legal hopefuls, to the NCLEX_RN for nursing graduates.
  
• Number 2. com offers free online test preparation courses for the SAT, ACT, and GRE exams. This user friendly site incorporates adaptive tutorials, practices, vocabulary expansion, geared for future students as well as teachers interested in coaching their students to succeed on the exams.
  
• The Princeton Review offers prestigous comprehensive SAT preparation in a number of online formats. Tuition ranges from $99 to $699, depending on the amount of instructor support and peer interaction is desired. Multimedia lessons, full SAT test practice, and expert methods for boosting your SAT score are all included.
  
• The Study Hall also offers free online courses to study for the SAT and PSAT exams, with a focus on vocabulary, memory boosting, speed reading, and exam item interpretation. Based in Dallas, Texas, this site seems easy to use, interactive, and comprehensive.
  
• PrepMe.com is another elite service to offer upper level distance learning preparation for students serious about achieving high SAT, PSAT, or ACT scores. The writers for these courses were all very high scorers on these preparatory exams. The courses include mailed printed materials as well as online personalized aid and learning with professional tutors. Approximate Tuition: $500.
  
• Boston Test Prep provides economical last-minute preparation for the SAT. The course is taken completely on-line in a customizable format - you decide what portions of the prep to focus on.

No longer do you need to attend in-class preparation to feel confident to sit for the SAT and other preparatory exams. You can study according to your schedule and budget, on your own computer, in your own space. Isn't it time you took this vital step to advancing your education and career?