SAT Preparatory Program

PROGRAM OVERVIEW 

The Center of Excellence (COE) program, funded through the Department of Health and Human Services, was established to assist designated health profession schools and other public and non-profit, or educational institutions strengthen the national capacity to produce a culturally competent healthcare workforce, whose diversity is representative of the U.S. population. 

The Center of Excellence SAT Preparatory Program is one of the many programs that are geared towards increasing the number of competitive applicants applying to Howard University through the COE’s local area and partnership high school programs. The SAT Preparatory Program consists of four-2 hour sessions for juniors and seniors in high school. There is a maximum of 10 seats available in each session. Participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.  

The SAT consists of 2 sections: Reading and Writing section and Mathematics section

The SAT Preparatory will be offered virtually during the 2025-2026 academic year. The SAT Preparatory is designed to enhance students’ performance in Writing/English, Reading, Mathematics and Science. If you are planning to take the SAT for the first time or to improve your existing scores, this program will assist you in achieving your goal. 

OBJECTIVES: 

  1. To encourage young under-represented minority students to pursue careers in Pharmacy or other health professions.
  2. To provide an opportunity for young under-represented minority students to develop mentoring relationships with current minority health professionals and graduate health professional students.
  3. To facilitate entry to Howard University’s Pre-Health Programs. 

 
COURSE FEE: 

  • There is no cost associated with the course. 

COURSE MATERIALS: 

  • Course materials and study guides will be supplied. 

PROGRAM CLASS SCHEDULE: 

  • Classes will meet virtually via Zoom

Any questions please contact: 

Howard University, College of Pharmacy  
coepharmacy@howard.edu 

Deadlines

Spring 2026

Spring 2026 applications will open early spring.

Fall 2025

SAT Prep program: This program is designed for rising 11th and 12th graders interested in Pharmacy as a career. 

Fall 2025 courses will be held Saturday, October 4, 11, 18, and 25 and November 1, 8, 15, and 22, 2025 12 -2 PM Eastern Time via Zoom. Choose one! Apply for October here and November here. Deadline to apply for fall SAT prep is Friday, September 12, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET.