SAT/ACT Program

The only one of its kind in Kern County 

This unique approach to preparedness for the SAT, ACT and PSAT equips all BCHS students through specialized curriculum and seminars incorporated into the school day.

Program Features

  • BCHS students are exposed to intentional SAT test preparation beginning the first week of their freshman year.
  • Weekly practice with higher-order questions like those used on the SAT in English and Mathematics.
  • Biweekly exposure to critical-thinking questions in History and Science.
  • 20 SAT seminar sessions during junior year within the school day including a full-length, scored practice test.
  • Seminars and sessions are led by the BCHS President and faculty, plus incorporated instruction in classes.
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SAT success starts with preparing for the PSAT

The PSAT is the entryway into the National Merit Scholarship Program, as well as a strong predictor for SAT success. While most juniors take the PSAT nationwide, BCHS students begin taking the PSAT their freshman year.

The PSAT identifies strengths and weaknesses of each student as assessed by the College Board. Then, combined with personal analysis from BCHS team of the Vice President of Academic Growth and faculty, RTI (response to intervention) sessions are utilized to improve weakness in core subject areas for students who need it.

Students demonstrating a high level of testing propensity receive additional intensive PSAT preparation in a seminar setting beginning their freshman year.
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POINTS

higher than the state & national averages

 

Average SAT Scores

Based on a maximum score of 1600

 

At no additional cost beyond BCHS tuition, this program can save thousands of dollars of outside SAT/ACT tutoring with the added convenience of being held on campus during the school day. Plus, BCHS supplies a study book for every prep seminar each year.

 
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Contact
NameChai, Steven
PositionVice President of Academic Growth
Phone5511
Email schai@bakersfieldchristian.com
NameBuetow, John
PositionPresident
Phone5501
Email jbuetow@bakersfieldchristian.com
NameChandler, Susan
PositionDirector of Counseling
Phone5504
Email schandler@bakersfieldchristian.com
NameCady, Carissa
PositionCounselor
Phone5516
Email ccady@bakersfieldchristian.com

Benefits Beyond the Test


Additional benefits of this targeted training translates into higher-order thinking proficiency, plus preparedness for Advanced Placement work, college placement tests, college courses, as well as post collegiate tests such as the LSAT, MCAT and GRE.
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SAT Program Summary