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Varsity Tutors can help students in the Houston area prepare for the SAT with our Houston SAT preparation options. You may have decided to take the SAT if you attend a local high school like St. John's or Carnegie Vanguard. If you perform well on this exam, then you could make yourself a more attractive candidate for admission at your top choice universities. You could even earn more scholarship offers with a solid SAT score.
Still, getting a great SAT score is something that is easier said than done. If you've already begun your test preparation process, then you probably already know how difficult the SAT is to prepare for. The exam features questions on some of the most important subjects that you've studied throughout your academic career. If you'd like some help with the test preparation process, then you can easily get it by contacting us today. Or, you can keep reading to get more information on the SAT and how Houston SAT prep provided by Varsity Tutors can get you ready for it.
What's covered on the SAT?
The exam was designed to assess how prepared college applicants are to continue with their studies at the collegiate level. In the pursuit of this goal, the SAT is split into three required sections and one optional Essay section. The required test sections cover Math, Writing and Language, and Reading. The paragraphs below will provide a more in-depth look at what's covered in each of these sections.
Math is one of the SAT's most challenging sections for many students. The Math portion of the SAT is actually split into two different parts. One of these parts allows for the use of a calculator while the other doesn't. Throughout the Math section, you'll be tested on topics like algebra, data analysis, and some introductory advanced mathematics topics. You'll need to answer a total of 58 questions within the section's 80-minute time limit. You'll earn a score ranging from 200 to 800 points for your work here.
Next, you'll also take the SAT's Reading section. As its name implies, this part of the exam is concerned with evaluating your reading comprehension skill set. To accomplish this, the section asks test-takers to read written passages on a variety of topics. You'll be tasked with reading passages on things like literature, history, social studies, and science. Then, you'll need to answer the section's 52 multiple-choice questions within its 65-minute time limit. You'll be tested on your analysis skills as well as your ability to understand the author's intentions and writing methods.
The last required SAT section focuses on Writing and Language. This part of the exam also asks test-takers to read a number of passages. However, some of the passages that you'll read in this section will include things like graphs and charts that you'll need to analyze. The score that you earn here will be combined with your score from the Reading section to create on 200 to 800 point combined score. The Writing and Language section is made up of 44 multiple-choice questions and has a 35-minute time limit.
You may also decide to complete the SAT's Essay section. This is a great opportunity to show your writing skills to the schools that you apply to. You'll be tasked with reading another passage but instead of answering multiple-choice questions about it you'll need to write an essay about it. Test-takers have 50 minutes to read their passage and respond to it in an essay format. The work that you do will be graded based on the quality of your writing and the strength of the arguments that you make throughout it.
How can Houston SAT prep help you get ready for the SAT?
As the paragraphs above show, the SAT is a comprehensive exam that requires test-takers to be knowledgeable in a variety of academic disciplines. If you'd like some help getting ready for this exam, then Varsity Tutors has a few options that may appeal to you. Keep reading for more information on the ways that you can benefit from signing up for one of these prep options.
First, you may be interested in taking a Houston SAT prep course. Students who have previously enjoyed the classroom learning environment may prefer this test prep option. Your Houston SAT prep class will take place online on a live virtual learning platform. You'll learn from a knowledgeable instructor who will help you develop your SAT skill set through a series of live lectures. Classes are a group learning option so you'll also have a number of peers that will be taking your class with you. You'll be able to interact with your peers to get even more out of your study sessions.
Additionally, students who have trouble with one of the topics discussed in their course can sign up to work with their instructor individually. This makes it easy to keep pace with the rest of your classmates, even when a topic is covered that you don't initially fully understand. There are two and four-week course options available and new courses start each week. Thus, you can easily find a class option that meets at times that fit within your existing schedule.
Another option you may be interested in is working with a Houston SAT tutor. If you value working directly with your educator, then this may be the right test prep supplement for you. You can get a personalized lesson plan that is targeted with your growth in mind. Your lessons will take place in a one-on-one setting where you can take your time working through challenging material. The personalization that you'll get through SAT tutoring provides a learning experience that is uniquely designed with your growth in mind.
How can I get started with the prep option I've chosen?
Whether you prefer to work with a tutor or to take a class, you can easily get started with the learning plan of your choice by contacting Varsity Tutors today. We'd love to help you select the Houston SAT prep option that is the best fit for you if you aren't sure which one to pick yet. The SAT is a challenging exam that requires a strong test preparation plan. We'd love to work with you as you pursue your SAT goals.

Aurnab: Houston SAT test prep instructor
Hello! I'm Aurnab. I'm a Bioengineering student at Rice University. I've been tutoring since high school. Due to my wide background in a variety of subjects that I've studied, I have a very interdisciplinary approach to tutoring that can be tailored to any student to achieve results.
Education & Certification
- Rice University - Current Undergrad Student, Biomedical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- College Biology
- AP Calculus AB
- Middle School Reading
- +90 subjects

Zachary: Houston SAT test prep instructor
...of Houston, majoring in physics. I graduated from Glenda Dawson High School, in Pearland, Texas, where I took and excelled in AP Physics 1, 2, and C, both E/M and Mechanics. Also while in high school, I worked as a teacher assistant in a local religious school where I helped run classrooms for 3rd, 5th, and 8th graders. As a teacher assistant I tutored the quartile of students struggling most in reading and worked one...
Education & Certification
- University of Houston - Bachelor of Science, Physics
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Science
- ACT Reading
- Middle School Math
- +31 subjects

Jenna: Houston SAT test prep instructor
...University of Saint Thomas in Houston, Texas. I am working on my Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education, Mathematics, and Theology. While in school, I have had the opportunity to tutor many students ranging from high school students to non-traditional college students. I have tutored geometry, algebra, chemistry, and theology. I enjoy tutoring for math as that is a subject I am very passionate about and would love to teach one day. With a desire...
Education & Certification
- University of Saint Thomas - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics, Theology, Secondary Education with a Concentration in Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Calculus 3
- Trigonometry
- Pre-Algebra
- +25 subjects
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- HTML
- SAT Subject Tests
- AP Physics 1
- +35 subjects

Raj: Houston SAT test prep instructor
...and Cell Biology at Rice University. I first started formally tutoring at the beginning my senior year of high school to fill up some of my free time after school. I've always enjoyed tutoring because I frequently helped my friends in my classes and really enjoyed seeing how I could impact my friends in their own success. I definitely made the right choice my senior year with tutoring because I met some remarkable families and...
Education & Certification
- Rice University - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Reading
- Physics
- +37 subjects

Theodore: Houston SAT test prep instructor
...of learning techniques that I use is most commonly called holistic learning. It is my mission to bring holistic learning techniques into mainstream education, especially to the large population of individuals who struggle to excel in traditional learning spaces. I believe that students should first understand their own learning styles if they wish to pick up new or difficult subjects as quickly as possible. As a tutor, I encourage students to study the principles of...
Education & Certification
- Howard University - Bachelors, Economics
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Social Sciences
- High School Biology
- Business
- +56 subjects

Alonso: Houston SAT test prep instructor
...I also have a minor in statistical methods. I am also well versed in the Python programming language. In the past I have worked with college students struggling in early mathematics courses such as trigonometry, algebra and elementary statistics. While at my university I also worked with adult students pursuing a GED. Ultimately, mathematics is not about memorizing formulas but about the logical process of arriving at a conclusion. Ideally, my job will consist of...
Education & Certification
- Truman State University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics major, Statistics minor
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- AP Statistics
- Calculus
- Elementary Math
- +41 subjects

Maggie: Houston SAT test prep instructor
...Bachelor's of Arts degree in Economics and Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology and Honors in Distinction for Excellence in the Major. At Yale, I was the Editor-in-Chief of the Yale Journal of Medicine and Law and was also active in student government and community service groups. I graduated high school with a 4.0 unweighted GPA and ranked 8th out of 695 students. I scored 5 on all 10 APs I took (US History, World History,...
Education & Certification
- Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics/ Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- AP Calculus AB
- SAT Subject Test in Literature
- Organic Chemistry
- +60 subjects

Elizabeth: Houston SAT test prep instructor
...based service, coupled with my interest in science and education, I will work hard with fellow tutors to not only help educate, but mentor students to choose higher education. The greatest form of satisfaction comes from being able to help a struggling student get over the hurdle of a difficult question. I want to ensure that a difficult class will not discourage the students I tutor from continuing their education. Remember: Everyday is a new...
Education & Certification
- University of Houston - Bachelor of Science, Biotechnology
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Algebra 3/4
- ACT Reading
- Spanish 2
- +49 subjects

Ryan: Houston SAT test prep instructor
I am an undergraduate student at the University of Houston looking to assist students in strengthening comprehension in subjects vital for college-entrance exams (specifically SAT and ACT). I focus on tutoring in writing and language skills, essay editing, and mathematic subjects. I aim to help students by simplifying subject lessons and emphasizing application of materials learned in order to help students achieve mastery in desired field.
Education & Certification
- University of Houston - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- PSAT Writing Skills
- Math
- English
- +13 subjects

Vibha: Houston SAT test prep instructor
I am currently a student at the University of Texas at Austin studying Business and hoping to eventually go to medical school. I was born in Houston, Texas and grew up in Sugar Land, Texas. I have been a tutor for the past two to three years and enjoy the task of being able to help students succeed in any subject. In my spare time, I enjoy dancing and volunteering at the local hospital. ... I typically like to get to know the student.
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Business
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Calculus
- Social Sciences
- SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1
- +55 subjects

Kevin: Houston SAT test prep instructor
A former Chegg tutor for over 3 years. Over a hundred positive student reviews on Chegg. Really flexible times, negotiable rates, and extensive technical expertise in a variety of subjects. Lifelong learner in pursuit of computational solutions to global healthcare issues.
Education & Certification
- Texas A M University-College Station - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- C++
- AP Statistics
- SAT Verbal
- +84 subjects

Andy: Houston SAT test prep instructor
...have some teaching experience, equipped with teaching strategies and be a role model for students. As my resume demonstrates, I am a Texas certified Social Studies Composite 4-12 and Math 4-8 teacher with Master degree in History and five years of teaching experience in various social studies subjects and math. I started my teaching career as a U.S history and AP Human Geography teacher at Harmony School of Science at Houston, Texas, and at Harmony...
Education & Certification
- Unversity of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, History
- Oklahoma State University-Main Campus - Masters, History
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- STAAR Grades 3-8
- High School Level American History
- GED Math
- +45 subjects

Emina: Houston SAT test prep instructor
...science and economics at Harvard University. I currently work in finance in New York. In my free time, I enjoy mentoring and tutoring young people, helping them to reach their full potential. My strengths are reading, writing and languages (French and German), as well as time management skills. I also enjoy teaching math, finding ways to make it fun and easy to understand.I get rave reviews from my students, who appreciate that I am down...
Education & Certification
- Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Business
- SAT Mathematics
- Test Prep
- +24 subjects

Jonathan: Houston SAT test prep instructor
...Tutors. I focus on all sorts of math subjects, from algebra to pre-calculus and SAT math. I was always more of an independent thinker during high school, and I would usually try to solve things myself. However, I struggled a lot when the time for my SAT came around--to the point where I actually ended up needing a tutor myself for the math portion! Nonetheless, I acknowledged the power of tutoring when I ended up...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor of Science, Psychology/Business minor
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT Science
- Business
- Spanish
- +41 subjects

Nishant: Houston SAT test prep instructor
...University where I was a pre-med student studying Public Health and Anthropology. I'm passionate about working with students, and I was active in TA and mentorship roles during my time in school. While standardized test prep can be intimidating or tedious, I strive to make sessions fun while tailoring my approach to the needs of the student. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking and keeping up with the latest TV shows.
Education & Certification
- Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, Public Health
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Essay Editing
- Writing
- IB Social and Cultural Anthropology
- +55 subjects

Michael: Houston SAT test prep instructor
...up in Houston, I left home after freshman year of high school to attend the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, from where I graduated high school early with two years of college credits. While I tutor many subjects, math and science are easily my favorites. I have always enjoyed tutoring others because it allows me to contribute to one's success. Since the beginning of middle school, I've worked with students from sixth grade to...
Education & Certification
- Rice University - Bachelor of Science, Statistics
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Science
- High School Physics
- SAT Math
- +39 subjects

Stephanie: Houston SAT test prep instructor
I started tutoring professionally in 2002 while I was in college. In 2004, I tutored English, French, Latin, and constitutional government for Baylor University's Student-Athlete Services and stayed there the first two years of law school. I love working with foreign languages. I speak English natively, French fluently, and Spanish and Arabic proficiently. I also can read and write Arabic.
Education & Certification
- Baylor University - Bachelor in Arts, Language and Lingustics
- Baylor Law - Juris Doctor, n/a
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Languages
- Other
- ACT English
- +19 subjects

Madeline: Houston SAT test prep instructor
...and I am currently a graduate student Johns Hopkins University getting my masters in chemical and biomolecular engineering. I have spent a lot of time around children and I have spent a good amount of time teaching as well. I want all students that I tutor to feel comfortable when I am tutoring them and I believe all students have the ability to improve. I am very comfortable teaching all subjects for grades up to...
Education & Certification
- Johns Hopkins University - Bachelors, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- PSAT
- SAT Verbal
- 10th Grade Reading
- +117 subjects

Patrick: Houston SAT test prep instructor
...the University of Houston and graduated magna cum laude from Texas A&M University. Let me help you ace the verbal section of your standardized test. Critical reading sections can be tough if you aren't prepared for them! I scored in the top 98% on the verbal section of the GRE, and want to share my expertise with you. Don't be intimidated by the vocab and critical reading sections of standardized tests. With my techniques, anyone...
Education & Certification
- Texas A & M University-College Station - Bachelors, History
- University of Houston - Masters, History
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- AP World History
- GRE Verbal
- High School Level American History
- +33 subjects