Agenda Item
a. Princeton Review SAT Test Prep (Not to exceed $600,000)
Summary: Presented by Dr. Candace Alexander, Chief of Accountability & Research, Division of Accountability & Research
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the contract for the Princeton Review SAT Test Prep Initiative in an amount not to exceed $600,000.
Why: In alignment with Strategic Goal Area 1: Student Academic Success with Equity and Access, this request is for contracted services from Princeton Review to provide SAT Test Prep for DCSD High School students. The goal is to level the playing field by offering our students a better chance at achieving higher test scores, which are key for college admissions and scholarships. Participating in test prep can also bolster their academic skills more broadly, improving their overall educational outcomes and long-term economic prospects.
Details: This period of service is the 2025-2026 school year.
Financial impact: The purchase amount not to exceed $600,000 will be paid using funds budgeted by Schools & Leadership:
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Contact: Dr. Thomas Glanton, Area Superintendent of High Schools, Division of Schools & Leadership, 678-676-1079,
Mrs. Michelle Dillard, Chief of Schools & Leadership, Division of Schools & Leadership, 678-676-0542,
Dr. Candace Alexander, Chief of Accountability & Research, Division of Accountability & Research, 678-676-0733,
Mr. Damion Bounds, Executive Administrator, Division of Schools & Leadership, 678-676-7247,
Mr. Ennis Harvey, Executive Administrator, Division of Schools & Leadership, 678-676-1079
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs
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DeKalb County School District
SAT Test Preparation Proposal - SY 2025-2026
Program Overview
DeKalb County School District will receive SAT prep strategies, proctored practice tests, and
additional self-paced preparation. The program is designed to increase the number of
college-ready students, expand scholarship opportunities, and provide broader exposure to
college entrance exam preparation.
SAT Test Prep Courses
Term Courses / Dates Details Cost
Fall 2025 28 courses Up to 15 hours of instruction, $252,000
Sept 20 - Nov 22, with 4 courses per school (2
2025 morning and 2 afternoon),
serving up to 35 students per
course, and including 2
procto red practice tests
Spring 2026 28 courses
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Up to 15 hours of instruction, $252,000
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Jan 10 - Mar 7,2026 with 4 courses per school (2
morning and 2 afternoon),
serving up to 35 students per
course, and including 2
proctored practice tests
District SAT Strategy Sessions (Zoom)
Sessions Dates Cost
2 one-hour Zoom sessions Fall: Dec 1,2, or 3,2025 Complimentary
Unlimited attendance Spring: Mar 9,10, or 11, 2026
Investment Summary
Total Program Cost $50 4,000
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Includes TPR instructors, course materials, two proctored practice tests, 56 in-person courses,
two district-wide strategy sessions, and 365 days of online test prep access for each enrolled
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