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PSAT, SAT & ACT Preparation
Reading specialists and teachers of English, math, and/or special education work with high-school students to determine their most effective learning modalities. Based on pre-tests and examination of performance on previous standardized tests, tutors develop an individualized course of study for each of their students. Results of pre-tests and student interviews identify skills requiring reinforcement; novel strategies are introduced to expand students’ repertoire of test-taking skills. Progress is monitored by the administration of sample exams, the results of which form the basis for ensuing sessions.
Although “crash” courses are the norm for SAT- and ACT-bound students, we have found that a more nurturing, steady approach to this type of important examination allows individuals to reinforce and practice skills over a longer period of time. It also helps reduce the anxiety examinees feel as a consequence of the exam and that pressured, rushed preparation may promote.
Content of Verbal and Writing Sessions:
Effective general test-taking strategies, specific approaches for each section of Reading Comprehension; reinforcement of high-frequency vocabulary words; review of key grammatical concepts, writing conventions, and effective writing strategies; and individual ways to prepare for essay writing for the SATs and college applications.
Content of Math Sessions:
Test-taking strategies for the various types of questions, simulations of the SAT math section, review of elementary number theory (divisibility, primes), counting techniques, set theory, logic, basic algebra and geometry, word problems, graphs, and other topics that have appeared on previous exams.
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