SAT Questions

Here’s the problem: I am a junior this year and my sophomore PSAT scores were about 177 or equivalent to a 1770 on the SAT. I’ve never taken an actual SAT test. However, my dad wants me to take an SAT prep class from the Princeton Review and it costs 9 and requires Sat/Sun time (4 hours for each class!).

Is this worth it for me to spend this much money and this much time on this type of class?
Would it be more effective if I took the SAT class first or should I take it after I try the SAT?

And no, I’m more worried about the four hour time than the money.

My parents have been pressuring me to take an SAT prep course as well as an ACT prep course. I feel like they are too much money. I have bought prep books and have been taking practice tests. I was wondering what everyone’s experiences were with SAT prep classes.

Would just using books and studying a lot suffice? I need to save money

I want to get a high score but I don’t believe that I’m well prepared. I don’t have much money to spare on tutoring or classes either.