If you’re the parent of a high school junior in Michigan, you already know the SAT is a big milestone on the road to college. Since the state has made the SAT the official college entrance exam, every student will sit for it during the school year — and with the test now fully digital, preparation looks a little different now.
Whether your teen learns best in a classroom, one-on-one with a tutor or online at their own pace, there are plenty of SAT prep options right here in metro Detroit. From local tutoring centers offering personalized guidance to free online resources from the College Board, families can find a path that fits their student’s needs.
Where to find digital SAT prep classes near you (or online)
To help you get started, we’ve rounded up SAT prep classes and tutoring centers across southeast Michigan — plus a few free resources — so your teen feels confident and ready for test day.
There are test dates coming up March 14, May 2 and June 6, 2026.
Helpful hint: The College Board offers free SAT prep opportunities, like study plans and official digital practice tests.
Brightmont Academy
- Customized one-on-one program using College Board and Kahn Academy materials.
- Locations in Birmingham and Northville
Huntington Learning Center
- Customized options based on each student’s need, online and in-person options.
- Located in Canton
IHL
- Individualized experiences starts with overall goals, and a full diagnostic test, then a match with a tutor.
- Located in Ann Arbor
Kabir’s Prep
- Live, in-person or online instructor-led courses with 18 lessons and 8 practice tests.
- Located in Southfield
Kaplan Test Prep
- Multiple options available for SAT test prep, from live online to unlimited prep.
- Online courses
Macomb Tutoring
- In-person or online and customized to your student’s needs
- Located in Sterling Heights
Mally A.C.T.
- Individualized test prep, including navigating the exam strategically and how to use Desmos effectively
- Located in West Bloomfield
Sylvan Learning Center
- Mix of teacher-led, independent study and video tutorials.
- Locations across metro Detroit, including Ann Arbor
The Princeton Review
- Live, online programs, private online tutoring and a self-led option
- Located in Ann Arbor
The Tutoring Center
- 16-week, individualized instruction, plus a foundations program for younger students
- Locations in Troy, Birmingham and Macomb
This post was originally published in 2016 and has been updated to reflect new information and to make the article easier to find.
This content is sponsored by Michigan Education Savings Program. Find more articles like this at Metro Parent’s Making Your Child’s College Dreams Come True.
