SAT Course Description and Syllabus
Test Preps offers SAT courses throughout the year, based on demand. We recommend that students take the SAT immediately upon completion of the course. The best time to prepare for the SAT is when students have ample time to commit to this endeavor.
We understand that high school students are so busy and their time is valuable too. However, in order to benefit the most from our course, students must be willing to commit to a minimum of 45 minutes of homework most nights. This additional practice, in conjunction with our 2 hour weekly class, is what will impact the biggest change in a student's SAT score.
Classes are held at:
The Independent Youth and Family Center
5005 Sheridan Drive (near Mill Street)
Williamsville, NY 14221
Please see Upcoming Courses page for exact dates and times.
Class Size:
Students are placed in ability-based groups of 4-6 students. Class sizes are limited to ensure a maximum 1:6 teacher to student ratio.
Materials:
(2) SAT preparation texts and Test Preps curriculum binder (included in cost of Course)
Homework:
Assigned weekly. Approximately 45 minutes each night.
Attendance:
Attendance is mandatory because each lesson builds upon the previous class. Missed classes must be made up before the following class at a reduced rate of $50 per hour.
Session Length and Format: 8 Weeks:
Each 2 hour class begins with an interactive mini-lesson that includes strategies that are specific to the SAT. This is followed by small group practice and drills. In a typical class, one hour is spent on tactics and practice for the critical reading section and the other hour on math. Students change teachers after an hour and rotate amongst our staff during the eight weeks. Below is our typical curriculum:
| Week 1 |
Vocabulary
Critical Reading - The Sentence Completion Question
Math - part 1
| Week 2 |
Critical Reading - Short Passages
Math - part 2
| Week 3 |
Critical Reading: Long Passages
Math - part 3 and Grid-In Questions
| Week 4 |
| Week 5 |
Answering fewer questions to score higher!
| Week 6 |
*Instructors conference with each student to set up an individual plan for
the remaining sessions
| Week 7 |
Timed practice and modeling of both Math and CR sections
*Instructors conference with each student to determine progress with goals
| Week 8 |
Test Day tactics
*Instructors conference with each student to make final adjustments to omit
plans and SAT goals
Cost:
The cost of our 8 week SAT course is $650. Make-up sessions must be scheduled for an additional fee of $100 for the 2 hour class. A $50 discount is available if a students signs up with a friend! (See Registration page)
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