Great SAT Tutoring — in Cyberspace

If you're the parent of a high-school student, you know a thing or two about creative scheduling. With so many extracurricular activities available (and practically required) at most high schools, you may only see your high-schooler for a quick hello over breakfast and dinner.

And then there is the SAT.

While some universities are placing less of an emphasis on this test now than in years past, the SAT remains an important "benchmark" by which students' academic skills are judged. In other words: This test is kind of a big deal. Your high-schooler will want to come prepared—and that requires more than just sharpening the old No. 2 pencils! The SAT is divided into three sections: critical reading, math, and writing. That means your student needs to study three distinct (and individually time-intensive) areas.

Just how, though, can you help your student fit SAT prep sessions in between school, music lessons, sporting events, and volunteer work? One great option is online tutoring. Class of 1, an Internet tutoring service that features the convenience of 24-hour live chat, offers test-prep assistance for the full-length SAT (although students who need help in just one area can go "a la carte" and select an SAT Critical Reading, Writing, or Math course). The respected site LeapTutor.com also offers online SAT help; its Comprehensive SAT Preparation Course includes 40 hours of in-home assessment and training (an electronic tablet and headset are also included in LeapTutor's SAT package, which may appeal to tech-loving kids).

Regardless of which service you choose—and there are plenty of terrific ones out there—your child can truly benefit from SAT tutoring that is both intensive and convenient. In today's hectic society, not all students can make it to a twice-a-week prep class ten miles across town. Online SAT tutoring brings key knowledge into your home, and helps prepare your child for an important part of the college-application process.

If your child is in need of SAT tutoring, find the best online solution for your family.