The High Cost of Test Prep and the PSAT Exam

A woman rests her head on a desk, with a laptop, mug, and glasses nearby—surrounded by bookshelves and a plant. As if taking a break from meticulous budgeting or tackling the complexities of credit management, she finds solace in this moment of pause.

Here’s my daughter, Alexis, studying for the PSAT. As with all 3 of my kids, I was her tutor, using my knowledge + study guides. Private test prep? Kaplan: up to $1,300, for unlimited hours online. Princeton Review: up to $2,700, for 18 hrs. So I saved money, and spent my time. I’m cool with […]