Why choose us?
SCORE IMPROVEMENTS
Our expert and dedicated test-prep instructors have a proven track record of success.
FREE CONSULTATION
ACT or SAT? When to begin prep? Let us help you chart a path to test success and college admission.
COMPLETE GUIDANCE
Specialists support you with personalized attention through the whole process, from test-prep to college acceptance.
FREE EVALUATIONS
Schedule at your convenience! We'll use the results to create an individualized tutoring plan tailored to your needs.
HONESTY & INTEGRITY
We pride ourselves on always being honest and transparent with our clients.
SAT Curriculum
Instructors may elect to adjust the curriculum based on the student's or group's specific needs.
Verbal
Vocabulary: The SAT has reintroduced a focus on vocabulary. While there’s no official SAT word list, we recommend students study the 100 most commonly tested vocabulary words to boost their chances of recognizing them on test day. Additionally, learning key roots and prefixes can help students confidently decode unfamiliar words and improve their accuracy. Students can expect to be periodically quizzed on vocabulary and roots/prefixes.
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Reading Comprehension: One of the most challenging parts of the SAT is often the short passage section, where students must analyze a brief paragraph and answer a related question. To improve performance in this area, we recommend using the “visualization method” (see sample video below), which helps students better understand and retain what they read. During our test prep, we also expose students to a variety of strategies for reading both informational and literary texts, and provide practical tips to boost both timing and accuracy.
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Grammar: The SAT (and ACT) continue to test students on grammar and sentence structure. To help students succeed, we review the most commonly tested grammar rules and teach practical strategies for quickly identifying and eliminating incorrect answer choices. Our goal is to ensure that students approach this section with clarity and confidence.
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Notes: This section is often where students are most prone to careless mistakes. We focus on helping them recognize and avoid common pitfalls that frequently lead to unforced errors, ensuring greater accuracy through attention to detail.
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Math
Brushing Up on Forgotten Topics: A large portion of the SAT Math section is based on topics from Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry—subjects many students haven’t reviewed in years. We revisit these foundational concepts in a clear and structured way, helping students rebuild confidence in the areas they’re most likely to be rusty on.
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Problem Solving & Data Analysis:: This category focuses on analyzing data from charts, tables, and graphs, and solving real-world problems using ratios, proportions, percentages, and basic statistics. We emphasize strategies for extracting relevant information quickly and setting up calculations efficiently.
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Advanced Math: These questions test deeper understanding of functions, polynomials, and nonlinear equations. We help students break down complex problems into manageable steps, understand function notation, and apply appropriate strategies for both standard and unfamiliar formats.
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Smart Calculator Use with Desmos: The SAT now allows the use of the Desmos graphing calculator on the entire Math section, and knowing how to use it strategically can significantly improve both timing and accuracy. We teach students how to graph functions quickly, check equations visually, and use Desmos for solving systems, finding intercepts, and analyzing word problems more efficiently. By integrating Desmos into their test-taking approach, students can save valuable time, reduce computational errors, and double-check their answers with confidence.
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Sample Videos
The purpose of these videos is to give an idea of our tutoring style. Please note these videos were recorded outside of regularly scheduled courses and that some courses may be in-person.
Sample Reading Stategy
Sample Vocab Strategy
What makes us different?
SPECIALIZED INSTRUCTORS
Our instructors specialize in the subjects they teach and often times have years and hundreds, if not thousands, of hours of tutoring experience.
MOCK TESTING
Practice is essential. That's why we offer free, full-length proctored practice tests through which students can get comfortable with the test, alleviate test anxiety, and develop stamina.
HOLISTIC APPROACH
Standardized test prep is just one piece of the puzzle. We look at a student's full profile to ensure that each student has the best chance of reaching his or her goals.
FOCUS ON SKILL DEVELOPMENT
Not only do we teach tips and strategies for the tests, but we supply the students with the real, fundamental skills they need for real score improvement.
REALISTIC ACT & SAT MATERIALS
We use the most realistic materials to ensure that students know what to expect during test day.
