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To enhance your SAT preparation, Varsity Tutors offers Kansas City SAT courses designed to be convenient and thorough while meeting your SAT prep needs. After all, your SAT score is going to be used by college and university admissions boards in part to determine whether they accept you as a student or not. Why not give yourself every possible advantage as you work to achieve the score you want?
It may sound dramatic, but how well you score on the SAT can have an impact on the rest of your life. It may determine whether you get into the school and program you're interested in, which in turn can have an effect on the type of career options you have as you move into the professional world.
What subjects does the Kansas City SAT course cover?
The sections included on the SAT are Math, Reading, Writing and Language, and an optional Essay. Depending on what schools you're applying to and what major you wish to pursue, it may be a good idea or even a requirement that you write the SAT Essay, so be sure to check this before deciding whether to sign up for that section.
The three required sections are made up of multiple-choice questions, often taken on the computer. Your Kansas City SAT course is designed to do a thorough review of all content found on the exam, so let's take a quick look at each section.
The Math section is separated into problems you can use a calculator to solve and those you can't. It contains 58 questions that assess your analytical, problem-solving, algebraic, and general math skills. You have up to 80 minutes to complete this section.
The Reading section gauges your skills in reading comprehension, reasoning, command of evidence, and identifying how words are used in context. You'll also need to be able to read a passage and demonstrate your grasp of the meaning, including the tone and how that affects the passage, and your ability to make reasonable inferences and conclusions. You'll have 65 minutes to complete the 52 questions in this section.
The Writing and Language section measures your proficiency with the English language and its conventions. You'll answer 44 questions exhibiting your knowledge of grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and other written English skills. You must analyze the passages presented and identify the changes that can improve and clarify their statements, relevance, and purpose.
The SAT Essay evaluates your writing skills. You'll be presented with a persuasive essay and be asked to analyze the author's use of supporting evidence, reasoning, and stylistic persuasion elements such as word choice and appeals to emotion, among others. You're given 50 minutes to complete the entire SAT Essay task.
How does a Kansas City SAT class help me prepare for the exam?
Your Kansas City SAT class sessions are conducted live over the Internet, so you can attend from home, the library, or a quiet room at Blue Valley North High School or The Pembroke Hill School. Classes are led by an expert instructor who knows the ins and outs of the SAT. Content review is an important part of preparing for the exam, but it's not the only thing your class with involve.
Taking a standardized exam like the SAT is pretty much a skill all on its own. There are firm time limits, questions may be worded in a confusing way, and you may have anxiety because the stakes are so high. When you take an SAT preparation course provided by Varsity Tutors, you can feel confident these issues will be addressed as seriously as the content review.
Good time management is imperative when taking the SAT. There's no chance to take an extra five minutes if everybody hasn't finished. There are many strategies you could use to increase your pace while maintaining your accuracy, and your SAT class instructor can demonstrate a wide variety of them.
The instructor may provide timed practice sections that simulate actual SAT questions. Generally, some classmates will finish with time left over, some will come in just under the wire, and some will have questions left unanswered. Not only can your instructor provide ideas on how to solve pacing issues, but your virtual peers can offer suggestions as well. During live online class sessions, you can interact with the leader and your fellow students in real time. A collaborative atmosphere has been proven to be an effective way to learn and retain information and skills.
Different strategies will work for different students, so you'll likely complete some practice sections outside of class trying the ideas you think might work until you find the right one or two for you. You have all the advantages of a group class plus those of individualized learning opportunities.
Attending Kansas City SAT classes help you become familiar with the entire SAT testing process, which may alleviate anxiety due to fear of the unknown. Your whole SAT class can discuss and practice relaxation techniques that could be useful during the test.
One more of the many ways your SAT class can help you prepare: if you find a concept or problem more challenging than the rest of your classmates, you can request one-on-one tutoring time so you don't fall behind or hold the class up. You can work at your own pace with focused attention with your instructor to give you the opportunity you need to better understand the material.
How can I get signed up for a Varsity Tutors Kansas City SAT prep course?
Varsity Tutors offers as much convenience as possible for busy students. You can sign up for a 2- or 4-week Kansas City SAT course that meets at a time of day that fits your schedule. New classes begin each week, so you can begin right away once you've signed up. Contact us today and answer a few questions for our Educational Consultant, and we can get you set up with a Kansas City SAT prep course that meets your needs.
Katherine: Kansas City SAT course instructor
...and achieve academic success, and I have a variety of experiences to show it. I've tutored high-school students in East Harlem; created curriculum and taught classes for adult English language learners; engaged pre-K children in science experiments; and assisted my peers with coursework as an undergraduate at Notre Dame. I believe learning looks different for everyone, and a little patience and creativity can go a long way in tutoring. My day job in refugee resettlement...
Education & Certification
- University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- PSAT
- College Level American Literature
- +52 subjects
Sid: Kansas City SAT course instructor
...As a 23 year old, I am not very far removed from either the ACT or the SAT, and feel as though this will help me better empathize with specific concepts and areas students are struggling with. I graduated high school with enough credits to obtain a minor in mathematics from the University of Minnesota. Finally, I have significant experience tutoring middle school math as I have been doing so for the past several years...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- PSAT
- +39 subjects
Jack: Kansas City SAT course instructor
...USC studying neuroscience and computer science. I have tutored students in a wide range of materials from standardized tests (SAT and ACT), to various high-school subjects (including Physics, Chemistry, Algebra, and Geometry). I scored in the 99th percentile of both the ACT and SAT, and I strive to help every student I tutor gain the necessary skills and habits to achieve whatever score they are aiming for. Standardized testing and school in general can be...
Education & Certification
- University of Southern California - Bachelor of Science, Computational Science
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- PSAT
- ACT
- MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills
- +35 subjects
Anna: Kansas City SAT course instructor
...in a K-8 school as an intervention math teacher. There, I tutored elementary- and middle-school students in math in small groups. Working in that setting taught me more about how to explain abstract concepts simply and creatively, and about how to use quizzes and evaluations to track student progress. During college, I helped my peers learn French both individually and in small groups; and most recently, I worked as an English language teacher in France,...
Education & Certification
- University of Kansas - Bachelors, Biology, Environmental Studies
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ISEE
- SAT Subject Tests
- HSPT
- +53 subjects
Vijaya: Kansas City SAT course instructor
...me, the feeling I get when a student understands a concept they previously struggled with is priceless. I have tutored math and reading at the Boys and Girls club for five years in the past, and I also tutored Algebra 1 for a year when I was in high school. My ultimate goal is to help students get to a point where they feel confident enough about a subject that they can answer questions without...
Education & Certification
- University of Missouri-Kansas City - Current Undergrad, 6 year medical program
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 2
- +17 subjects
Brian: Kansas City SAT course instructor
I work to give all of my students the tools and strategies they need to be successful. As an experienced music teacher, this means developing critical listening and practice skills. For test takers, this takes the shape of understanding test and question format, strategies for breaking down complex material, and educated guessing. My goal is to make the test work for the way you think, and I excel in creative ways to relay this information.
Education & Certification
- SUNY College at Potsdam - Bachelors, Music Performance
- University of Kansas - PHD, Music Performance
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- PSAT
- GED
- +19 subjects
Bri: Kansas City SAT course instructor
...seven years. My first teaching experience was at Mizzou. After getting my master's, I joined Teach For America and taught high school English for two years. Most recently, I taught composition and developmental English at Penn Valley Community College. My approach to tutoring is non-directive. I ask questions to help guide students to answers, which helps them practice critical thinking skills and deduction, rather than rote memorization. Overall, this leads to a greater understanding of concepts...
Education & Certification
- Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, English
- University of Missouri - Columbia - Master of Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Advanced Placement
- MAP
- ACT
- +34 subjects
Kathryn: Kansas City SAT course instructor
...at the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine. My educational background includes two bachelor's degrees in psychology and general science. I know firsthand how frustrating and time-consuming it can be to study science, and I love helping students master difficult concepts and gain confidence. I also enjoy helping students prepare for standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, and GRE. It can be particularly challenging to raise verbal, English, and reading scores...
Education & Certification
- MidAmerica Nazarene University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
- University of Missouri-Kansas City - Current Grad Student, Physician Assistance
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- Science
- SAT Math
- +16 subjects
William: Kansas City SAT course instructor
I have been tutoring for close to 20 years. I enjoy helping students fill in the gaps when it comes to mathematics, preferably upper level subjects such as algebra, geometry and trigonometry. I also enjoy helping students improve their ACT scores with better test taking strategies.
Education & Certification
- William Jewell College - Non Degree Bachelors, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SHSAT
- GED
- ACT
- +18 subjects
Heidi: Kansas City SAT course instructor
An energetic, ambitious, responsible and intelligent individual who has developed a mature and responsible approach to any tasks undertaken. Experienced, creative, adaptable and bright individual with an excellent motivation towards learning and helping others. ... I have two teaching philosophies as a tutor: to get students to think about science (and other classes) as a process, and to individualize their learning experiences.... In a typical first session with a student I will introduce myself and then ask them questions about themselves, such as "What is your favorite color?" or " What is your favorite hobby?" as an ice breaker and then follow up by telling them something about me.
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina at Pembroke - Bachelors, Chemistry, Biology
- Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences - Masters, Biosciences
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- PSAT
- ACT
- Test Prep
- +61 subjects
Tyler: Kansas City SAT course instructor
Tutoring is something I am incredibly passionate about. I have tutored for over 5 years and I have enjoyed every minute of it. Seeing a tutee finally understand a concept they have been struggling with is deeply rewarding. I also have been able to learn a lot from my tutees over the years. I hope we can learn from each other!
Education & Certification
- CUNY City College - Bachelor of Science, Philosophy
- CUNY City College - Master of Science, Data Processing Technology
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- Logic
- Pre-Algebra
- +29 subjects
Christopher: Kansas City SAT course instructor
...Kansas. After law school, I practiced law in New York City for ten years before deciding to go back to school for Classics. I am currently developing a publication on the relative clause in Ancient Greek and I hope to begin a PhD program in the fall. I completed my MA with a 4.0 GPA and received a perfect score on the verbal GRE. I also scored 168 on the LSAT and graduated in the...
Education & Certification
- University of Iowa - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art
- University of Kansas - Master of Arts, Classics
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT with Writing
- HSPT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +75 subjects
Jessica: Kansas City SAT course instructor
The exchange of information and education is a passion for me! Creating a comfortable and fun atmosphere will allow learning to be enjoyable and memorable for all parties involved!... Keep it entertaining! I love using innovative and contemplative approaches to teaching; learning should be permanent and fun!... Breaking the ice and laughing is always a good idea for a first lesson! Introductions and getting to know someone is exciting, and I would have a few questions, as well as have information about myself to share with the student before jumping right into the task at hand. Certainly, we will get to know each other more as time went on, but fun first impressions are great!
Education & Certification
- University of Colorado Denver - Bachelors, International Relations
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- PSAT
- GED
- +167 subjects
Erin: Kansas City SAT course instructor
...and what goals they have for themselves. Then I relate the material to those interests, connecting it to things students already enjoy and understand. Learning is so much more fun if it is relevant to things we already love. I also try to create hands-on experiences that we can hold, move, and arrange as we talk about math: we have to get up off the worksheet. Making Kool-aid is a much more understandable (and delicious)...
Education & Certification
- Truman State University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
- Truman State University - Master of Arts, Education
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- SAT Math
- Math
- +19 subjects
Nicolas: Kansas City SAT course instructor
...Literature 10 years collegiate teaching 6 years prep school teaching American History, European History, US History, World History, Comparative Politics, US Government, Western Civ, AP Certified in European History, U.S. Government, Comparative Government, American Literature As a comparative literature major, tutoring literature is my favorite. My tutoring style is to let the student set the agenda and pace. I want to maximize your time and to strive to have my students learn the material for...
Education & Certification
- University of Kansas - Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
- University of Kansas - Master of Arts, American Studies
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- PSAT
- +33 subjects
Melody: Kansas City SAT course instructor
...all ages. I enjoy learning about my students, and how I can help them. I believe it is important to tailor my lessons to each individual student, focusing on their preferred modality of learning, and using their strengths to improve their weaknesses. I have taught elementary school for eight years now, and worked with ESL and special needs students. I believe that everyone has something to offer and should be respected as the unique individual...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Santa Cruz - Bachelor in Arts, Theater Arts
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- PSAT
- Phonics
- +43 subjects
Diana: Kansas City SAT course instructor
...a member of a local Toastmaster club where I regularly speak, and I have coached public speaking both in the US and the UK, in addition to winning awards internationally for speaking. For me, one of the joys of tutoring is the relationship I develop with the student and watching (and celebrating) our progress and success! I believe in tailoring sessions to meet student, subject, and timeline needs and I look forward to working with...
Education & Certification
- Durham University, UK - Bachelor, Physics & Chemistry
- Bristol University, UK - Master's/Graduate, Education
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- PSAT
- SSAT
- +70 subjects
Noah: Kansas City SAT course instructor
...struggle. I believe that if one practices enough in anything and is willing to struggle throughout the process, then they are able to succeed. I have lived a very fortunate life and have had the opportunity to grow academically. Practice had been the key for me to succeed academically. If you want to be the master of anything, then: "Don't practice until you get it right. Practice until you can't get it wrong." - unknown
Education & Certification
- University of Kansas - Chemical Engineer, Chemical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- Geometry
- High School Chemistry
- +27 subjects
Emma: Kansas City SAT course instructor
Hi, I'm Emma! I'm a rising senior Classics major at Carleton College in Northfield, MN. I study Latin, Ancient Greek, and the histories associated with the two languages. Outside of class, I'm an RA, and I spend 6-8 hours a week tutoring and teaching college access courses in a nearby high school. In the future, I hope to teach high school Latin!
Education & Certification
- Carleton College - Bachelor in Arts, Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- +14 subjects
Matt: Kansas City SAT course instructor
I graduated Summa Cum Laude graduate from Park University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications. I am a Writer and Editor with over fifteen years of experience. I can help my students to improve their essay writing skills, sharpen editing skills, or become better at writing in general. I can also help with Social Studies subjects across all grade levels.
Education & Certification
- Park University - Bachelor in Arts, Communications
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- SAT Writing and Language
- +52 subjects