SAT/ACT prep that works
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Is Testing Still Necessary?
Tests are still vital for many students; please do not confuse "test optional" with "tests don't matter." As one colleague noted: "Good grades and extracurricular activities are 'optional' too. But if you want want to get in, you'd better have them!"
Several sources have compiled data for admission rates at test-optional schools for applicants who submit vs. don't submit test scores. This source covers a range of public and private schools, while this one focuses more on elite East Coast schools. The clear takeaway is that applicants who submit test scores have an advantage—sometimes a very large one—at test-optional schools.
Only UC's, CSU's, and a small number of other colleges around the country are test-blind. |
Parents of Seniors (2027):
Please contact me for any last minute-testing needs, or ito discuss essays and applications.
Parents of Juniors (2028):
Many juniors have started test prep already—and many others have not. Either way, it's important to plan ahead for the busy coming year. Please contact me to plan ahead, or if your student is ready to get started!
Parents of Sophomores (2027):
I typically do planning meetings with families shortly after sophomore year concludes. Contact me now if you'd like and I'll remind you when it's time! |
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My Approach
I construct detailed homework assignments and lesson plans with fundamental principles of learning, memory, and motivation in mind. Effective test prep involves three areas of learning:
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All three facets are woven together throughout the test prep process, with an emphasis on foundational content in our early lessons when more significant gaps exist in a student's math and grammar knowledge.
If you'd like to know more about how I work, please ask me. I'm happy to share!
If you'd like to know more about how I work, please ask me. I'm happy to share!
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Fees
My fee for SAT/ACT prep is $240 per hour, with some need-based discounts available. The number of tutoring hours required to prepare for testing depends on each student's goals and readiness, but complete prep to prepare for a first attempt at a test is typically 12-18 hours. I'm also available for shorter interventions. Next Steps Please contact me at (415) 990-1130 or [email protected] if you'd like to discuss your student's needs in more detail or schedule lessons. |
SAT vs. ACT All colleges accept both the SAT and ACT and do not favor one over the other. Each student's SAT vs. ACT decision should be based on actual test or diagnostic score data, not just a feeling or a personal preference. There are several significant differences between the tests, so it's unwise to simply guess which test will better fit a given student. In most cases, our work will start with a brief introduction to and then sample tests of both the SAT and ACT to determine which test we should focus on. |