Often, test prep companies give the impression that if you pay them a lot of money, preparing for the SATs will be easy. They imply that they will just show you how to approach the test and you’ll ace it. The truth, however, is not so rosy: to prepare for the SAT, you really do have to put in a good amount of time and effort. Whether you like it or not, the SATs are important, and you should treat them as such. We can advise you to study and will provide you with the tools, information, and strategies that will make your preparation as fruitful as possible. As for the actual studying—that’s up to you.