What Students and Parents Must Know About the SAT

The SAT is the most popular college entrance exam, taken by over 2 million students nationwide. Students have seven opportunities to take the SAT each year. Juniors and seniors normally sit the exam at some point in the semester, though SAT prep starts as early as the ninth grade.

The SAT has 3 sections: Evidence-based Reading and Writing, Mathematics, and an optional Essay Writing component. Each section is designed to test students on topics relevant to their high school classes.

Because the SAT is so comprehensive, many students struggle over the course of the 3 hour and 50 minute exam.

Each section is scored out of 800 points, while the essay is assessed separately. The average score in 2018 was 1068.

Many students choose to take the SAT exam multiple times, including beginning with the PSAT, a practice version of the exam. While continued review always helps, there is one time-tested strategy for improving scores and raising college acceptance odds: private, in-person tutoring.

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Great Tutors, Great SAT Scores: The Difference We Make

Each student has a different approach to test-taking. Some do well on the calculator sections in Math but struggle on the non-calculator questions. Others are experts in multiple-choice grammar questions but find writing essays to be much more difficult.

That’s where our tutors make the difference. We spend the time to get to know your student to create a personalized success plan. When your child knows their needs are being met, they’ll see their scores improve in just a few short sessions, leading to greater results on the day of the exam.

This is the difference a private tutor makes. In group classes or at-home courses, students just don’t get the positive feedback and encouragement they need to strive toward success.

The results are borne out in the data. Long-term studies have shown group classes and courses to be ineffective in raising SAT scores – while private, personalized instruction makes a considerable difference in scores.

At School is Easy, we take things even further with our targeted learning approach: The Five-Step SAT Improvement System.

Your 5 Steps To A Stellar SAT

When it comes to SAT tutoring, our instructors know personalized, individual lessons work best. That’s why this system isn’t one-size-fits-all. Our tutors follow the process to show each student how they can improve while developing strategies unique to each student.

With clear, structured sessions, your child will understand how their improving alongside their tutor’s guidance. Our five-step system is as much about building confidence as it is about improving grades.

The system, from start to finish, is below.

1. The Pre-Assessment. After a practice exam, your student will know his or her strengths and weaknesses in each individual section. Our experienced tutor will help explain how to improve in these sections while giving proper feedback on the test as a whole. Positivity is key, and we always strive to build confidence while we improve test scores.
2. Individual Tutoring. In one-on-one sessions, each tutor helps their student see where easy improvements can be made quickly, along with which subjects need more in-depth instruction. We know from experience that every child can improve their SAT scores, and our careful approach ensures your future graduate is college-ready well before the test date.
3. Progress Monitoring. Students are encouraged to bring any questions or concerns they may have directly to their tutor for immediate help. As the student continues to work on practice tests, our tutors review scores and mistakes to help them continually improve.
4. Personalized Guidance. Test-taking isn’t just about knowing the answers. SAT-day anxiety, test-taking stamina, and writing skills are all a part of our holistic approach to learning. Your student will feel more confident knowing they’re getting needed attention often missing in the classroom.
5. Increased Scores. With the above steps completed successful, your child can look forward to improved scores – not just on the SAT, but on college exams as well as any result-oriented assessment in their bright future.

The School Is Easy Promise

No other subject creates as much worry with our students and parents as the SAT. There’s a lot of rumors and misinformation surrounding the exam, which has gone through several changes in recent years.

We always keep up on the latest developments with this exam and ensure our tutors are up-to-speed on the best techniques for each individual student. Because of this, we promise your student will learn with us in a safe, positive environment dedicated toward improving his or her scores. It’s our guarantee to you: at School is Easy, we grow together for the best results.

If you have any questions or concerns about your student’s progress, feel free to contact us for a free consultation. We’re available based on your schedule and are always happy to help in any way we can.

Great test scores happen when we put in the effort together. Let’s start today for your child’s brightest future at their dream college.

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