Southwestern University will offer free college readiness workshops and low-cost SAT preparation classes in September, October and November for high school students and parents.

The workshops include sessions on finding the right college and planning for the PSAT and SAT. Preparation classes for the Dec. 1 SAT cost $395 for 11 sessions that will cover SAT sections and pretests.

For more information or to register, contact Nancy Schultz at 863-1456 or [email protected].

College readiness workshop schedule

Sept. 19, 6 p.m.

The college search journey

Covers month-by-month tips for a successful college search, helpful for students and parents

Sept. 26, 6 p.m.

Getting to know the SAT for parents and students

Covers details and tips for the SAT and includes a question-and-answer session

Oct. 10, 6 p.m.

Preparing for the PSAT

Covers PSAT layout, National Merit Scholarships and the test's connection to the SAT

Nov. 14, 6 p.m.

Having a game plan for the SAT

Covers the layout of the SAT, how to prepare and how to use PSAT data to identify strengths and weaknesses

Test prep course for SAT test Dec. 1

Oct. 20, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Diagnostic exam

Oct. 23, 6–9 p.m.

Class 1

Oct. 27, 9 a.m.– 1 p.m.

Exam 2

Oct. 30, 6–9 p.m.

Class 2

Nov. 3, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Exam 3

Nov. 6, 6–9 p.m.

Class 3

Nov. 10, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Exam 4

Nov. 13, 6–9 p.m.

Class 4

Nov. 17, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Exam 5

Nov. 20, 6–9 p.m.

Class 5

Nov. 27, 6–9 p.m.

Class 6