S.A.T. Smart, Lawrenceville

No one is born knowing how to take standardized exams, but what isn't intrinsic can be learned with the help of a good teacher. In the case of tne PSAT and SAT exams, S.A.T. Smart founder and former college professor Susan Alaimo has devoted a large part of her career to helping students form their futures through her test-prep programs. For more than 18 years, her company has been an ally to the college bound with classes that include graded practice exams and a review of all the tests' sections, from reading comprehension to the math and writing sections. Since classes use only official College Board materials, students are always taught the most relevant details.