Things haven't changed much since the 8-schools experiment, apparently. (See also this article by Ben Hansen.) Howard Wainer once told me that SAT coaching is effective--it's about as effective as the equivalent number of hours in your math or English class at school.
SAT Coaching Found to Boost Scores -- Barely
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