SAT Prep
Structure, strategy, and the skills that move scores.
What Changed — and What Matters
The SAT went digital in 2024. The structure is different, the adaptive format changes everything, and understanding both is the first step toward a higher score.
Test Structure
The digital SAT has two sections:
The entire test takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes, including breaks. It’s shorter than the paper test and faster to take.
Adaptive Format
Each section has two modules. Your performance on Module 1 determines the difficulty of Module 2 — if you do well early, the questions get harder. If you struggle, they get easier.
This means pacing is different. You don’t skip ahead the way you might have before. Strategy changes when every question is calibrated to your level.
Calculator Throughout
You can use a calculator on the entire Math section, including problems that were once no-calculator. This changes which skills matter most.
Strategy focuses more on which approach is fastest and least error-prone, rather than mental math tricks.
Score Range & Test-Optional
Scores range from 400–1600. Most selective colleges are now test-optional, but a strong score still strengthens your application — especially if your GPA is below their median.
The digital format has been around long enough that colleges trust the scores. A high score matters.
How a Session Actually Works
First session: you take a diagnostic. I score it right there. We sit down and go through every wrong answer—not to grade you, but to see how you think. Then I build a study plan around what I saw. Each follow-up session focuses on one skill, one problem type. We practice it, you get it, and you leave knowing exactly what to work on before the next session.
Diagnostic Assessment
A full practice test under real conditions gives us a baseline and shows where points are being lost. We review it together to identify patterns, not just missed questions.
10-Session Structure
Tutoring follows a lesson-by-lesson workbook. Each session has a clear focus: one question type, one strategy, one skill. No wasted time, no fluff.
Question-Type Strategy
The SAT has predictable question patterns. We teach you to recognize them, approach them systematically, and manage time under the adaptive format. This matters more than memorizing content.
Pacing Under Adaptive Conditions
Adaptive testing changes the pacing game. You can’t skip and come back. We teach you how to manage time when the difficulty is adjusting in real time.
Between-Session Practice
Tutoring is one piece. The real gains come from consistent practice with feedback. We assign targeted homework and review it together at the next session.
Your Study Roadmap
Your study plan builds around your diagnostic results, not a generic checklist. If your Reading & Writing is strong but Math is weak, we adjust accordingly.
The 10-Session Breakdown
We don't meander. Sessions 1-10 move in sequence. Diagnostic test first. Then Reading foundations. Grammar rules. Writing principles. Math, section by section. A full practice test near the end so you see exactly how the score moved. The last session is pure test-day strategy—pacing, question triage, mental prep.
Take a full practice test; identify strengths and weaknesses
Passage types, evidence-based reading strategies; HW: Khan Academy Reading
Grammar rules, sentence structure, transitions; HW: Khan Academy Writing
The 3 Cs (Concision, Cohesion, Clarity) applied to W&L; HW: Practice passages
Linear equations, inequalities, systems; HW: Khan Academy Algebra
Ratios, percentages, data interpretation; HW: Practice sets
Quadratics, complex equations, geometry basics; HW: Practice sets
Paired passages, science passages, vocabulary; HW: SAT Vocabulary study
Timed full test; detailed error analysis and strategy adjustment
Timing strategies, question triage, mental preparation
Homework between sessions includes practice on the SAT Vocabulary page, Khan Academy modules, and targeted problem sets from the official prep book.
What You Actually Use Between Sessions
The Playbook. Workbook with 10 lessons and answers. Vocabulary study guide. Khan Academy links (free, official). That's it. No upsell. No "premium packages." Practice on official College Board tests, review it with me, repeat.
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Do Khan Academy's Reading & Writing and Math foundations first. Two to three weeks. It's free. It's official. It'll show me where your actual weak spots are before we ever meet. Then we don't waste time. We start strategy, not remediation.
Recommended Pacing
Complete the Reading & Writing foundations and Math foundations units during the first 2–3 weeks. Khan Academy will assess your knowledge and adjust the practice to match your gaps.
Khan Academy personalizes your practice based on diagnostic results, so you focus on what matters most to you. If you see a gap in the Reading & Writing section, complete that unit first. If Math needs work, prioritize the Math Foundations. The platform adapts to your needs.
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Let's start with a full practice test. You'll see exactly where you're leaving points on the table.
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