College Prep Programs

  2024/2025   OPHS PFA College Prep Programs 

OPHS PFA is partnering with Tried and True Tutoring to host on-campus proctored practice ACT and SAT exams as well as two-day, high-energy  SAT  and ACT boot camps for OPHS students in the Fall of 2024 and Spring of 2025. 

The two-day Fall SAT/PSAT boot camp is ideal for Seniors and Juniors, and the Spring SAT boot camp is intended for Juniors. The SAT has transitioned to a digital format. This year, all mock exams and boot camps will take place on-campus, and students will be asked to bring their Chromebooks. Tried & True will send further information to students prior to the practice test date. OPHS PFA is also bringing back the ACT Boot Camp, which will not be digital. Please see dates and sign up information below. 

Most high school students take the mock SAT and ACT exams in their 10th or 11th grade year, depending on their math placement. These mock or practice exams will give your student a chance to see which test is right for them. It also gives them a base score before they begin any test prep. 

While California public universities are test blind, the OPHS College & Career Center highly encourages all college-bound students at Oak Park High School to take an official SAT/ACT exam.  Many colleges in different regions of the country require test scores for admissions or to qualify for merit aid.  These mock exams and boot camps are a helpful tool for students as they prepare for the official exams. 

Tried and True's experienced instructors will present a "Results Webinar" in the Fall and Spring semesters, and we strongly encourage parents to attend with their students. Because your student will have received their test scores prior to the meet, you and your student will be able to compare scores and use the test as a reference during the presentation. You and your student will receive insight into common test-taking mistakes and be given strategies to boost your student's score. With so many years active in college prep, Tried and True's anecdotal webinar is one of the most useful webinars we've seen in college prep.

The SAT boot camp is 8 hours of instruction over the course of the two-day workshop. It's a great crash course for students committed to boosting their scores.

Here are the dates for the 2024/2025 School year:

MOCK EXAM DATES: ON Campus Exams ONLINE Webinar

Proctored Mock SAT exam Saturday, August 24, 2024 9am-1pm $40

Proctored Mock ACT exam Saturday, September 7, 2024 9am-1pm $40

Results Webinar ONLINE Thursday, September 11, 2024 6:30-7:30 pm included

Proctored Mock SAT exam Saturday, Jan 25th. 2025      9am-1pm $40

Proctored Mock ACT exam Saturday, Feb 1, 2025 9am-1pm $40

Results Webinar ONLINE Thursday, Feb 5, 2025 6:30-7:30 pm included

BOOT CAMP DATES: On-Campus

FALL 2024:

SAT Boot camp September 28-29, 2024 9am - 1pm, $249.00

ACT Boot camp Oct 19-20, 2024 9am - 1pm $249.00

SPRING 2025:

SAT Boot camp Feb 22-23, 2025 9am - 1pm $249.00

ACT Boot camp Mar 29-30, 2025 9am - 1pm $249.00

Please consult all academic, social, sports and music calendars before reserving your student’s spot for the boot camp. As we are a volunteer organization with all fees from boot camps are going to fund other worthy OPHS PFA projects, there are no refunds.  Thank you for participating in the boot camp and therefore supporting this OPHS PFA fundraiser.