Question 1

What is an Arkansas EFA?

Accepted Answer

An Arkansas Education Freedom Account (EFA) is a state-funded program that allows families to withdraw their child from public school and receive education funding directly. Parents can use their Arkansas EFA to pay for tutoring, test prep, courses, and other approved educational services.

Question 2

How much funding is available?

Accepted Answer

Arkansas EFA funding amounts vary based on your child's grade level and circumstances. Contact your school district or the Arkansas Department of Education for specific amounts and eligibility details.

Question 3

What expenses are covered?

Accepted Answer

Arkansas EFA funds cover tuition, textbooks, tutoring services, test prep courses, online education programs, curriculum, and educational therapies鈥攁ll approved by the state.

Question 4

Are test prep and tutoring covered?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Arkansas EFA tutoring and test prep courses are fully approved expenses. You can use your EFA funds for both.

Question 5

Is The Princeton Review EFA-eligible?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All Princeton Review programs are Arkansas EFA-approved, including SAT prep, ACT prep, AP exam prep, tutoring, and college admissions counseling.

Question 6

Which programs are EFA-eligible?

Accepted Answer

Every Princeton Review program qualifies for Arkansas EFA funding鈥攆rom Arkansas EFA SAT prep and ACT courses to comprehensive academic tutoring and college counseling services.

Question 7

How do I use my EFA?

Accepted Answer

To get started with your Arkansas EFA, call us at (800) 480-7737. Our enrollment advisors will help you select the right Princeton Review program and process your EFA funding.

Question 8

Does The Princeton Review's score guarantee apply to EFA students?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our score improvement guarantee applies to all students, including those using Arkansas EFA funds. If you don't improve, we'll refund your tuition or let you repeat the program free.

Question 9

Can I use EFA funds for group classes or only private tutoring?

Accepted Answer

Arkansas EFA covers both. You can use your funds for our group courses (like SAT prep classes) or private tutoring鈥攚hichever fits your needs.

Question 10

What documentation do I need to provide?

Accepted Answer

You'll need your Arkansas EFA account information and enrollment letter. Our advisors will tell you exactly what we need when you call.

Question 11

Can I use EFA for multiple programs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. As long as you have available EFA funds, you can use them for multiple Princeton Review programs throughout the school year.

Question 12

How quickly can I start after enrolling?

Accepted Answer

That depends on program availability. Call (800) 480-7737 to discuss start dates and get your Arkansas EFA set up.

Question 13

Can I use Arkansas EFA for The Princeton Review's graduate test prep programs?

Accepted Answer

No, graduate program entrance exams (MCAT, LSAT, GRE, and similar exams) are not Arkansas EFA鈥揺ligible.

Question 14

When should my student start preparing for the SAT or ACT?

Accepted Answer

For most students, junior year is an ideal time to begin preparing for and taking the SAT or ACT. We generally recommend planning the first exam for the winter or spring of junior year, depending in part on where the student is in their high school math curriculum. Preparation should begin several months before that first test date so the student has time to identify strengths and weaknesses, build skills, and become comfortable with the exam.

This timeline also leaves room for a second test in the spring or summer and, if needed, a third and final attempt in September or October of senior year. Some students may be ready to begin testing earlier in junior year, which is also perfectly appropriate. The best timeline will depend on the student's academic readiness, goals, course load, and college application deadlines.

Question 15

Should my student take the SAT or ACT?

Accepted Answer

Colleges generally accept both the SAT and ACT without preferring one over the other, but an individual student may perform better on one test. A useful first step is to take a practice SAT and ACT and compare both the scores and testing experience. From there, students can focus their preparation on the exam that best fits their strengths.

Question 16

Should my student take the SAT or ACT if colleges are test-optional?

Accepted Answer

It can still be worthwhile. Test-optional means a score is not required; it does not mean test scores have no value. A strong SAT or ACT score may strengthen a student's application at some colleges, provide another way to demonstrate academic readiness, and may be useful for scholarships or course placement. Taking a test gives the student the option to decide later whether submitting the score benefits a particular application.

Question 17

Do colleges prefer students who submit SAT or ACT scores?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the college and its current admissions policy. At a test-optional school, students are permitted to apply without scores, while other institutions may require testing or use scores in different ways. Families should review each college's current policy rather than assume the same strategy applies everywhere. If a score strengthens the student's academic profile, submitting it may be advantageous.

Question 18

How do I know if my student should submit a test score to a test-optional college?

Accepted Answer

Start with the college's current testing policy and, when available, the score range of recently admitted students. A score that compares favorably with that range or otherwise strengthens the student's academic profile may be worth submitting. The decision should be made school by school and should also consider any scholarship, honors, or program-specific requirements.

Question 19

Can SAT or ACT scores help my student qualify for scholarships?

Accepted Answer

Yes, at some colleges and scholarship programs. Standardized test scores can be considered for certain merit-based scholarships even when a college does not require scores for general admission. Requirements vary widely, so families should check the criteria and deadlines for each college and scholarship opportunity.

Question 20

Can SAT or ACT scores help with college course placement?

Accepted Answer

They can. Some colleges use SAT or ACT scores to help determine placement or satisfy academic competency requirements even when scores are not required for admission. For example, the University of Arizona states that submitted scores may be used to assist with class placement at orientation or to help fulfill core competency requirements.

Question 21

How many times should my student take the SAT or ACT?

Accepted Answer

While every student's testing plan is different, we generally recommend taking the SAT or ACT no more than three times. Students should not take an official exam simply to see how they will perform鈥攖hat is what practice tests are for.

Each official test should follow focused preparation. Students should also leave enough time between receiving their scores and their next test date to review the results, identify areas for improvement, and prepare intentionally. The right number of attempts will depend on the student's goals, progress, and college or scholarship deadlines, and some students may reach their target score in fewer than three tests.

Question 22

When should my student start preparing for AP exams?

Accepted Answer

AP preparation is most effective when it builds throughout the school year, with more focused review and practice as the May exams approach. Starting before the final weeks gives students time to identify content gaps, practice the exam format, and create a manageable study plan rather than trying to review an entire year of material at once.

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