A guide is presented for educators, parents, and students to help students prepare for college admissions tests: American College Testing (ACT) programs, Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), and Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT). Information is provided on the content of the tests and the services and publications available from the ACT program and the College Board; and effective methods for informing parents and students about the tests and registration requirements. In addition to descriptions of each test, information is provided on how the results of each test can be utilized by students and school staff in identifying academic needs. The contents of public and private test preparation programs in Colorado are also described. Additional contents include: suggestions for organizing a 2-week workshop program to familiarize students with the contents of the college admissions tests; information on general principles for preparing and taking admissions tests as well as some specific strategies for the verbal, language, mathematical, and reading portions of the tests; information on the major text, computer, and video materials available to help students; and a review of research on the effects of coaching and preparation programs on test results. (SW)