CCPL offers free test prep courses, practice tests for SAT, ACT, ASVAB in February

CHARLESTON, S.C. - Is your teen sweating the SAT or anxious about the ASVAB or the ACT? Do they need help crafting the perfect college admissions essay? Do all of those test prep materials seem daunting to them while the thousands of dollars those books and courses cost have you hiding your wallet? We can help! 

Head to the library in February for a pizza-fueled class on how you can shrug off anxiety, keep your money, and take as many practice tests needed to boost their scores! On seven dates at seven different branches, we'll show your teen how to navigate the EBSCO LearningExpress database to get all of those test prep materials you'd pay $3,000 for elsewhere for free with your library card. 

“Many of the testing prep classes, private tutors and online courses available to students can be pretty cumbersome and expensive,” said Darcy Coover, CCPL’s Young Adult Programming Coordinator. “We’re excited to be able to offer teens a simple, convenient and, most importantly, free way to get test-ready.”

EBSCO’s LearningExpress is a database of free interactive tools available to library patrons that can help learners of all ages reach their educational and professional goals. CCPL will be hosting special programs throughout the entire month of February at seven library branches that will teach students all about the free test prep materials, how to access the practice exams, and more available at their disposal through LearningExpress. In addition to test prep, each session will also have free pizza, so no student will leave empty-handed!

Courses are available for teens, grades 9-12, and their caretakers.

Check out the dates and locations below, and find the one (or more) that work for your schedule. Click through to the event page and click on the download link to add the event directly to your calendar.

Main Library: Tuesday, Feb. 4 @ 6 p.m.

John L. Dart Library: Thursday, Feb. 6 @ 4 p.m.

Dorchester Road Regional Library: Saturday, Feb. 8 @ 1:30 p.m.

Wando Mount Pleasant Library: Tuesday, Feb. 11 @ 6:30 p.m.

Hurd/St. Andrews Regional Library: Saturday, Feb. 15 @ 12:30 p.m.

John's Island Regional Library: Monday, Feb. 24 @ 6 p.m.

Baxter-Patrick James Island Library: Tuesday, Feb. 25 @ 4 p.m.