SAT Tutoring / PSAT
Overview
The SAT is composed of two sections: Reading and Writing, and Math, each broken into two modules. One's performance on the first module of each section determines the difficulty of the second module.
Test Structure
Section Time Composition and Quantity Maximum Score
Reading and Writing 64 min 54 questions (Two 32-minute modules) 800
Math 70 min 44 questions (Two 35-minutes modules) 800
134 min 1600
The registration fee for the SAT is $68. Fee waivers are available for students with financial hardships. For more information about the test or to register, visit www.collegeboard.org.
You must register for the PSAT/NMSQT at your high school. The fee is generally $12-$14. Some schools may charge an additional fee for the administration of the test.
Special Accommodations
The College Board’s Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) site provides details for how students can receive special accommodations for the PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, and AP tests. Visit www.collegeboard.com/students-with-disabilities for more information.
Tutoring Plan
We generate our tutoring plan recommendations based on the student’s diagnostic assessment, previous SAT/PSAT scores (if available) and the student’s higher education goals. Students have been known to meet 2-3 days per week for shorter periods of time (1-2 months) or once per week over the course of 4 to 6 months. Our recommendations are based on what will ensure the greatest level of success for the student. Tutoring sessions generally last 2 hours, as this time frame allows for depth of coverage and helps the student to build stamina for the test.
Homework
Tutors tailor homework assignments to a student’s particular needs. Students receive weekly assignments, which consist of practice tests and problem sets. A combination of weekly homework and regular tutoring sessions allows students to assess their own difficulties and build momentum.
Testing Plan
The diagnostic assessment, the tutoring plan and college application deadlines determine the student’s testing plan. Testing serves two purposes. First, taking a full-length test in the actual setting is itself a valuable part of the student’s training. The student is able to achieve the comfort of familiarity, learn how to manage anxiety, and build the capacity for remaining alert and intellectually engaged under pressure. Second, the test indicates the degree to which a student has mastered the material. We consider all these factors when structuring the student’s testing plan.
PSAT/NMSQT
Training for the PSAT is essentially the same as that for the SAT, as all the content areas and skills needed are the same. Typically for high school juniors, preparation for the PSAT and the actual taking of the test are integrated into the student’s overall SAT tutoring and testing plans. Note that the SAT is out of 1600, whereas the PSAT is out of 1520.
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