SAT and ACT preparation

Preparation for the SAT and ACT.

One-to-one preparation for high school students, planned around your student's goals and target schools.

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At a glance

FormatPrivate 1:1, online

CadenceWeekly sessions

Typical engagement3 to 6 months

Diagnostic includedYes

Practice tests includedYes

How sessions are structured

A curriculum built around your student.

Both tests reward students who know the content and understand how the exam is built. I teach both.

Content mastery

The math, grammar, and reading skills each test covers, taught in the order that fits the student.

Test strategy

Pacing and question selection, once the content is solid.

Practice testing

Timed, full-length tests. Each one shapes the next week's plan.

Test-day readiness

Rehearsing pacing and planning for test morning, so the real exam feels familiar.

What is included

The full scope of the preparation.

Every SAT and ACT student receives the following.

Initial diagnostic

A baseline test that shows the student's strengths and gaps before teaching begins.

Weekly private instruction

Live one-to-one sessions online, scheduled around your student's week.

Custom homework

Targeted practice between sessions, assigned and reviewed each week through the student dashboard.

Full-length practice tests

Timed and proctored, followed by a written review of the results.

Parent-visible communication

Parents can see what the student is working on and how scores are changing.

Test-day strategy work

The final weeks focus on pacing and a plan for the morning of the exam.

A typical engagement

What the path looks like.

Most families work with me for three to six months. A typical schedule looks like this.

Week 0

Strategies for Success consultation

A call about your student, the target exam, and the schools on their list.

Weeks 1-2

Diagnostic and goal planning

A full diagnostic, then a written plan with score targets and a session schedule.

Weeks 3-12

Weekly preparation

Weekly sessions and homework, with the plan adjusted as scores come in.

Final weeks

Practice testing and test-day strategy

Timed full-length tests and focused review before the exam.

Test day and after

Score review and next steps

When scores come back, I go over them with you and help you decide whether a retake makes sense.

SAT or ACT

Choosing the right exam.

Most colleges accept either test equally. I help each family choose during the initial planning.

The SAT

Digital and adaptive

The SAT has moved fully digital and adaptive. The exam is shorter than it once was, with a stronger emphasis on reading comprehension in shorter passages and on algebra-heavy mathematics.

Two sections: Reading & Writing, Math
Approximately two hours, fourteen minutes
Calculator permitted throughout the Math section
Often suits students who prefer fewer, shorter passages

The ACT

Faster pace, broader content

The ACT moves faster and covers a wider range of content. Its Science section is now optional.

English, Math, and Reading, plus optional Science
About two hours, or two hours forty-five minutes with Science
Calculator permitted throughout the Math section
Often suits students who read quickly and like clear, direct questions