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Students looking toward college can find an Atlanta SAT tutor thanks to Varsity Tutors. Even though students attending Grady High School or any of Atlanta's other great high schools do not need to take college entry exams like the SAT or the ACT until they are at least in 11th grade, working with instructors to understand these exams sooner means that students have time to be ready when the big day arrives
The SAT is one of the most popular, and most famous, standardized tests that colleges and universities use as a metric of potential success on applications. While there are many other important parts of college applications, tests like the SAT help reviewers know what the applicant has retained from their school career and how that understanding will fit into the college's focus and culture. Performing well on the SAT is important, so finding an instructor to help with Atlanta SAT preparation at the student's convenience could help with their long-term success.
What is the SAT?
The SAT is one standardized test used by colleges and universities to assess applicants and understand how potential students fit into programs offered at the school. The SAT features three sections - Math, Reading, and Writing and Language. The Math section provides between 200 and 800 points, while the Writing and Language and Reading sections combine for 200 to 800 points. The minimum possible score on the SAT is 400, while the highest possible score is 1600. Schools will look at an applicant's overall score and then look at each sections' individual scores to understand what the student's skills might be. Both the Reading and Writing and Language sections feature questions in fill-in-the-blank or multiple choice format; the Math section has questions using grid-in formats.
There is also an optional Essay section, which counts for between six and 24 points. This portion of the SAT allows test-takers to display their writing skills, analysis, and even creativity based on a provided writing prompt. College applicants who are considering majors in creative, analytical, or writing-heavy fields may benefit from adding this section to their SAT. Online Atlanta SAT prep helps students feel more secure with each section, even if they choose not to take the Essay portion.
How can SAT prep help me prepare for the sections of the SAT?
The SAT is an exam that students have a total of three hours to complete - with an extra 50 minutes for those who added the Essay portion. Each section is timed, and finishing each one with confidence can help improve the overall test score. Online SAT instruction via an Atlanta SAT prep class can help students feel confident in the time they have on each section and their ability to understand the questions asked.
For example, working with an instructor to better understand the Reading section of the SAT means that students can improve their reading comprehension and answer questions based on sections of fiction and nonfiction they have just read. They can also improve their reasoning skills, which translates to better confidence on the optional Essay portion, too. The Reading section will include tables, charts, and graphs so that students can display their skills in reading not just the English language but different approaches to presenting important data. Scientific literacy is as important as fluency in English. Students will have 65 minutes to answer 52 questions in this section.
Questions in the Writing and Language, and Reading, sections assess the test-takers' ability to understand grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, and other parts of written English. The section also assesses the student's understanding of word meanings based on context. With 35 minutes, students must answer 44 questions, leaving them less than a minute to answer each one. One test-taking strategy involves eliminating incorrect answers to determine the correct answer, and this process may help students who need to answer each question quickly.
The Math section of the SAT features portions which require calculators and sections that do not allow calculators at all. This helps the test determine students' understanding of mathematical basics and not just when to apply certain formulas. There are 58 questions, with 80 minutes to answer every question. Students have 55 minutes to work on the section allowing the calculator and 25 minutes for the non-calculator section.
Why should I leverage online instructors for an Atlanta SAT prep course?
Varsity Tutors offers convenient online SAT courses so students can work at regular times, from the comfort of their home. Working on a guided SAT course means that the student can prepare at regular intervals with other students, working with a knowledgeable instructor. Group work encourages students to ask questions of the instructor and each other, but your student can also set aside time with the instructor for individual feedback. If the student wants additional help preparing for the SAT, it is also possible to work with a tutor in person or online.
Offered SAT courses are led by expert instructors working with a group of students. These collaborative online courses can be found through our online portal, which can be accessed from the comfort of home. Working with a group of other students who are also studying for the SAT means that participants can help each other. Students can also set aside one-on-one time with the instructor for more in-depth assistance on tougher subjects. Instructors give feedback on practice tests, which help with understanding the format of the SAT, and how to manage answering questions in each section to reach for the best possible score. There are both 2-week and 4-week courses available, and new prep courses begin every week.
How can I find Atlanta SAT prep online?
Just check out Varsity Tutors for more information. We are happy to answer any questions about available online instructors and in-person tutors and how they can help high school students prepare for this important exam. The right option for students attending the Westminster Schools, for example, should not require them to stay after school in the building, but allow them to work at their own pace from the comfort of their home.

Rebecca: Atlanta SAT test prep instructor
...who like to use pictures and images to further their understanding of something. Verbal learners work best with words, whether they be speech or writing. Kinesthetic learners take in knowledge by using their body and sense of touch. As a tutor, I hope to help you find which styles, or combination of styles, works best for you. This way, you know better how to study on your own, and you can develop your skills at...
Education & Certification
- Brown University - Bachelors, Anthropology
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Social Studies
- Geometry
- Homework Support
- +62 subjects

Danielle: Atlanta SAT test prep instructor
...other methods, or had the concepts explained in a different way, they understood it! I love helping other students work through problems in order to further develop their understanding of the material. My extracurriculars growing up, such as ballet and violin, taught me how important it is to mold teaching styles around each student rather than forcing them to fit the "one size fits all" mold. I cannot wait to help you with your studies!
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- Cornell University - Current Undergrad Student, Biomedical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Calculus
- Math
- AP Biology
- +27 subjects

Vince: Atlanta SAT test prep instructor
...of experience leading multinational corporations. I served as a member of the Clean Air Act Advisory Committee for President George H.W. Bush, and the Environmental Technology Export Council for President Clinton. My goal is to inspire students and help them prepare for opportunities in the rapidly growing STEM fields. I am certified to teach Mathematics and Physics in Grades 6-12. I enjoy tutoring students in physics, all types of math, and standardized test preparation. In...
Education & Certification
- Southern Methodist University - Bachelors, Civil Engineering
- Georgia State University - Masters, MAT-Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Geometry
- Trigonometry
- ACT Science
- +33 subjects

Ross: Atlanta SAT test prep instructor
...for my own personal qualifications, I am a National Scholarship Finalist, an AP Scholar with Honor, my high school and county's STAR Student (highest SAT in my graduating class out of all schools in my county), a member of the National Spanish Honor Society, and honor roll student for the past fourteen years, and a Fast-Track Research Scholar in the field of biology at Georgia Tech. No matter what your needs are, I am sure...
Education & Certification
- Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Current Undergrad Student, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- PSAT Writing Skills
- SAT Math
- CLEP History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present
- +59 subjects

Jessica: Atlanta SAT test prep instructor
...students in academic subjects and study skills, and, within two years, I was teaching classroom and one-on-one test prep programs for high school and college entrance exams (ACT, SAT, ISEE, GRE, and LSAT). I have continued to teach throughout my academic and professional career because it brings me great joy to see students overcome anxieties and frustrations to succeed academically. My teaching has been most profoundly influenced by the notion of multiple intelligences, which helps...
Education & Certification
- Swarthmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
- Harvard University - Master of Arts, Theology
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Pre-Calculus
- Latin 2
- ISEE- Upper Level
- +124 subjects

Laura: Atlanta SAT test prep instructor
...pass along any tips and tricks I can to help students score higher. My specialty is in process of elimination and strategic guessing. Additionally, I have always been good with Mathematics and Spanish. I tutored my peers in Math throughout all of middle and high school. I love Spanish and studied it for seven years (up until mid-college). One high school sophomore I helped in Spanish raised her D+ to an A! While a majority...
Education & Certification
- University of Florida - Bachelor in Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Phonics
- Algebra
- Spanish
- +22 subjects

Sahar: Atlanta SAT test prep instructor
My name is Sahar and I am a junior at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia double majoring in Political Science and Psychology. I have previous tutoring experience in ACT, reading, writing, math, and history. ... I don't have one teaching philosophy. Every student has a different learning style, and I try my hardest to accommodate all learning habits.
Education & Certification
- Emory University - Current Undergrad, Political Science and Psychology
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- AP U.S. Government & Politics
- High School Political Science
- Middle School Science
- +100 subjects

John: Atlanta SAT test prep instructor
...often become discouraged when they cannot seem to understand what so many people around them appear to grasp in an instant. This problem of student discouragement is a serious one, because learning starts with motivation; students will not be motivated to learn in an environment where they feel overwhelmed, scared, or unintelligent. That's where tutoring comes in. I've found that the best way for anyone to learn is by meeting with a teacher one-on-one. I...
Education & Certification
- University of Georgia - Bachelor in Arts, English and History
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- English Grammar and Syntax
- PSAT Critical Reading
- World History
- +26 subjects

Irina: Atlanta SAT test prep instructor
...started as a peer tutor in high school and continued working as a tutor and Teaching Assistant in college. After receiving a degree in Biochemistry from NYU, I joined the Peace Corps, where I was assigned to teach high school Math, Science, and English. I loved teaching so much that I stayed to contiue teaching and tutoring even after my tour of service had ended. Because of my extensive and varied experience, I am willing...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelors, Biochemistry
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- AP Calculus AB
- GMAT Quantitative
- GMAT Integrated Reasoning
- +46 subjects

Corey: Atlanta SAT test prep instructor
...that have helped my clients succeed on their own. I specialize in the STEM fields, but I am also gifted in some of the fine arts. I am currently working toward obtaining my BS/MS in Nuclear and Radiological Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. As a tutor, I will give my all to help each and every student not only do well in their current class or on the standardized exam they preparing for,...
Education & Certification
- Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Nuclear and Radiological Engineering
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- PSAT Mathematics
- Calculus
- ACT Writing
- +122 subjects

Jennifer: Atlanta SAT test prep instructor
...experience, I have lived and worked throughout the world. In 2003, I was one of only two PSU students to participate in a direct exchange to Paris, where I lived for a year with a French host family, took business courses in French, and interned at an event planning company, which allowed me plan a full event in Barcelona. From 2005-2006, I taught high school English as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Yogyakarta, Indonesia....
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- The Pennsylvania State University - Bachelor of Science, French - Business Concentration
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Music
- Writing
- Languages
- +36 subjects

Jonathan: Atlanta SAT test prep instructor
...your student. Although my favorite subject is physics, I have enjoyed working with elementary school through college age students in a wide range of subjects. As my BA hints, I have earned a liberal arts education at a rigorous and stimulating institution, where critical thinking is the first priority. I believe your student will benefit as I have from learning how to approach any problem. This flexibility is, in my opinion, much more useful than...
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- Carleton College - Bachelor in Arts, Physics & Astronomy
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- College Chemistry
- Algebra 2
- Math
- +21 subjects

Kenneth: Atlanta SAT test prep instructor
...I am a current candidate for a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree from Emory University. I previously completed my bachelor's in physics also at Emory. I intend to teach high school physics at the 11th or 12th grade level. I am currently conducting my pre-service teaching internship at various levels of secondary education. I have worked as a Teaching Assistant for Astronomy for two years, and as a personal tutor for three years.
Education & Certification
- Emory University - Bachelor of Science, Physics
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Geometry
- Astronomy
- SAT Mathematics
- +19 subjects

Kwanza: Atlanta SAT test prep instructor
I am a current Spanish teacher experienced working with grades 1, 2, 5, 6-8, and 9-12. I love working with students who need help demystifying the language learning process and are need of encouragement taking on second language acquisition.
Education & Certification
- Wellesley College - Bachelor in Arts, East Asian Studies
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- French 1
- French
- Languages
- +26 subjects

Frank: Atlanta SAT test prep instructor
...masters degree in Business Administration. For a number of years I have been an entrepreneur, so I know firsthand what it takes to succeed in the marketplace. To that end I have developed career awareness and entrepreneurship programs for my pupils. The key to a thriving financial sector which supports our schools and neighborhoods is the cadre of educators we identify to shape future leaders. Mentoring leaders and teaching business education through my company www.ItzBiz.biz,...
Education & Certification
- Syracuse University - Bachelors, African-American Studies
- Ohio Christian University - Masters, Business
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- 5th Grade Math
- 6th Grade Math
- Middle School Math
- +21 subjects

Morgan: Atlanta SAT test prep instructor
...with three years of experience teaching a variety of subjects at all grade levels. The foundation of my teaching philosophy is the high expectation for learning that I have for my students and respect for the tools and attitude they bring to their own education. I always encourage my students to achieve their best while facilitating their mastery of subject content and study methods within each of my lessons. Working closely to address the individual...
Education & Certification
- University of Rhode Island - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- Providence College - Certificate, Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- French
- Math
- Pre-Algebra
- +33 subjects

Sacoyia: Atlanta SAT test prep instructor
...my bachelors in English with minors in Creative Writing and African American Studies. Currently, I am enrolled in graduate school for Secondary English Education. I like to follow the "D" motto; "Determination and Dedication." Let's be determined and dedicated together. I have experience helping students in areas of English Language Arts, elementary math, and social sciences. I am a substitute teacher and, as such, work with all grade levels and subjects. I look forward to...
Education & Certification
- Montclair State University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Drawing
- AP Studio Art: Drawing
- African History
- +94 subjects

Morgan: Atlanta SAT test prep instructor
Hi there! I'm a junior at Washington University in St. Louis studying English literature and international and area studies. My specialties are reading comprehension, writing, grammar, Spanish language, politics, and history, though I also enjoy chemistry/earth sciences and math up to Calculus 2! I can't wait to work with you!
Education & Certification
- Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Spanish 1
- Elementary School Reading
- ESL/ELL
- +77 subjects

Vernicia: Atlanta SAT test prep instructor
...help and teach children ever since I was a little girl. I have a Bachelors in Educational Studies from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona. I have over 15 years experience in tutoring and teaching collectively. I have taught as a summer camp counselor, elementary school teacher, tutor, and montessori guide. Most of my experience tutoring has been with elementary and middle school students. Teaching is my passion. I am thankful every day that I...
Education & Certification
- Grand Canyon University - Bachelors, Elementary and Special Education
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Writing
- College English
- Math
- +15 subjects

Aditya: Atlanta SAT test prep instructor
Hey there! A little bit about me - I'm a student at the University of Georgia, and I'm majoring in Biology and sociology. I've tutored everybody from elementary school students in Language Arts to college students in calculus. In my free time, I'm down to toss a frisbee with you or help you out on that project that you don't know where to start on. Just reach out, I'm happy to help!
Education & Certification
- University of Georgia - Current Undergrad, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- PSAT Writing Skills
- Elementary Math
- College English
- +47 subjects