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Varsity Tutors can help you with your Madison SAT preparation in a variety of ways. Whether you are a student at a school like West High School or Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart, you are likely aware that you will be expected to take the SAT before graduation. No matter where you are in your high school career, it is never too early to begin thinking about how you want to prepare for the SAT. By considering your strategy early, you gain an advantage over those students who fail to think about preparation before test day.
Many students don't think about their preparation efforts at all until they receive their scores and consider what it will mean for the college applications they want to send out. By then it is far too late. If you're going to make the best possible impression on admissions officials, it is imperative you take adequate measures to prepare for the SAT. Continue reading to learn more about what will be expected of you on the SAT and how Varsity Tutors can help with your preparation efforts.
What can Madison SAT prep cover?
There are three main sections in the SAT; Math, Writing and Language, and Reading. You will have about three hours of testing time to complete these three sections of the examination. However, each section has a different time limit, and you will not have the ability to use the time as you wish. Because of this, it is essential to be aware of the format of the test as well as the content which the test covers if you are to manage your time effectively. Working with professional SAT instructors can help with this.
In the Math section of the SAT, you will have 80 minutes to complete 58 questions which will assess your algebraic skills and ability to comprehend and solve mathematical expressions. Within this section, there are two distinct subdivisions. In one part of the Math section, you will not be allowed the use of a calculator. For this part, you will have to answer 15 multiple choice questions in only 25 minutes. In the other part of the Math section, you will be allowed to use a calculator. For this section, you will have to answer 30 multiple choice questions in 55 minutes. As you are preparing for the SAT, be sure you learn to use the type of calculator which is allowed during the exam. You can earn a score of between 200 and 800 on this section of the SAT.
During the Writing and Language section of the SAT, you will have 35 minutes to answer 44 questions which will assess a variety of English language skills, including grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and understanding words within context. For the Reading section of the SAT, you will have 65 minutes to answer 52 multiple choice questions which will assess various reading comprehension skills. These two sections are combined during the scoring process. Together you can earn a score of between 200 and 800.
You also have the option of adding a fourth section to your exam. The SAT Essay evaluates your writing skills as well as your ability to understand and present an argument with sufficient supporting evidence. You will have 50 minutes to complete a single essay.
What are some of the benefits of taking a Madison SAT prep class?
When you take an SAT class you know you will have the opportunity to review all of the topics covered on the exam. This type of comprehensive review is invaluable, especially if you aren't clear on what you may face on test day. Simply having the opportunity to go through the concepts and clarify critical skills can be a game changer.
SAT classes are held in a secure online classroom setting that operates in much the same way as the classrooms with which you are already familiar. Working in an educational environment with which you are comfortable can make it easier to remain focused and on task. Your teacher will deliver academic instruction to the whole class and may then assign individual assignments, group discussions, or even group projects to help deepen your understanding of the topic. If you have any questions about the work you are doing, you can always ask for assistance.
New sections start each week, which makes it easy to get started with your SAT preparation quickly. You can choose a two or four-week class, depending on your personal preferences, the time you have to commit to preparing for the SAT, and how much you wish to review before test day.
How is working with a Madison SAT tutor different from taking a course?
Working with a personal tutor gives you a higher degree of personalized instruction than is possible in a Madison SAT prep course. In a course, the instructor must divide their time amongst all of the students to answer questions and still deliver a high-quality academic lesson. When you work with an instructor privately, however, their only focus is you and your SAT preparation needs. Your instructor can take the time to learn more about your learning style and the areas you may find more challenging in the SAT. With this information, they can develop a program of study that addresses your learning needs most efficiently.
Private tutoring also gives you greater flexibility in defining your schedule. When you take part in a course, you must ensure you can complete other obligations in time to attend the course. This may mean putting other school activities, extracurricular commitments, or even work on hold. If changing your schedule is not feasible for your situation, working with a private instructor can allow you to prioritize your SAT preparation while still upholding your other obligations. You can schedule your sessions at various times throughout the day and evening during the week or on weekends. With so much scheduling freedom, you really can find the time to do it all.
How can I get started with Madison SAT prep?
Varsity Tutors can help you identify the right Madison SAT prep solution for your academic needs. Whether you want a comprehensive review that touches on all of the skills associated with the SAT or you want to work privately with an instructor to target critical concepts, there is a professional Madison SAT prep solution that's right for you. Contact Varsity Tutors now to discover the right solution for your needs and get started with it quickly.

Cole: Madison SAT test prep instructor
...graduate student at the University of Wisconsin- Madison, currently purusing a Masters degree in Industrial Engineering. I received my Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, along with a Certificate in Business, from UW as well. Education has always been important to me, and tutoring allows me to share that passion with others. I first got into tutoring through a volunteer program in high school, and I continued to tutor during my undergraduate studies, which was...
Education & Certification
- UW Madison - Bachelors, Industrial Engineering
- UW Madison - Masters, Industrial Engineering
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ISEE
- High School Writing
- ACT
- +54 subjects

Olivia: Madison SAT test prep instructor
...world, but I miss interacting with young students. I love teaching because I love learning, and I want to help other people find that same love of learning that I had growing up, because that guides me through life. I especially enjoy teaching writing and math. I'm sure this is heavily influenced by the fact that I learned those skills from two of the greatest teachers I ever had -- my mom for math, and...
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelors, Journalism
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Geometry
- AP English Literature and Composition
- ESL/ELL
- +36 subjects

Karann: Madison SAT test prep instructor
...Cornell University in 2016 with dual bachelor degrees in biological engineering and biological sciences. Within biology, I concentrated in computational biology with an additionally strong focus in ecology and ecological applications of computation. I am currently working on my doctorate in Environment and Resources at Wisconsin-Madison, studying tiger ecology and conservation with sub-field foci on predator ecology, and modeling population dynamics. My tutoring strategy is to tackle topics of highest combined difficulty and priority first,...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Bachelors, Biological Engineering and Biological Sciences Dual Major
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Algebra 3/4
- College Physics
- Algebra 2
- +32 subjects

Amber: Madison SAT test prep instructor
...of Dartmouth College, I received my Bachelor of Arts in Theater modified with Leadership. Valedictorian of my high school in New Mexico, I attended Dartmouth with the aspiration of becoming a mathematician before finding my passion in the theater. I'm now living in New York City pursuing a career in casting and producing theater. Although I have found my passion in the arts, I find great fulfillment tutoring math and science, because I think it's...
Education & Certification
- Dartmouth College - Bachelor in Arts, Theater
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- PSAT Writing Skills
- High School Level American History
- Advanced Placement
- +50 subjects

Jessica: Madison SAT test prep instructor
...truly believe the search of knowledge is the greatest adventure life can offer. It begins with the foundations of curiosity and wonder, and these are pursuitss one must not abandon in adulthood. I describe myself as a life-long learner, as I try to learn something new every single day. Learning can improve your life in so many ways. My favorite part of teaching is when a student who has struggled to grasp a concept finally...
Education & Certification
- Purdue University - Bachelor in Arts, English Education
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- College English
- Test Prep
- Study Skills
- +17 subjects

Grant: Madison SAT test prep instructor
...at Varsity, and in the interim I've had a couple positions. I work for a pharmaceutical testing company right now, after a stint with Epic. When I grew up on the East Coast, I was fortunate enough to receive a good SAT I score, and SAT II scores. This really opened a lot of doors for me, both in terms of admissions and financial aid. My goal is to help my students meet whatever goals...
Education & Certification
- Texas Christian University - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- College Economics
- Writing
- Languages
- +48 subjects

Jacob: Madison SAT test prep instructor
...a private tutor for high school/AP English, ACT prep, SAT prep, and as a graduate teaching assistant at my university. I have several years of tutoring and teaching experience working with clients from a variety of backgrounds and with a variety of goals and challenges, and I have used that experience to develop the strongest pedagogy possible, in order to accommodate the needs of all my clients. I look forward to meeting and working with...
Education & Certification
- Arizona State University - Bachelors, Communication
- Illinois State University - Master of Arts, Communication, General
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT English
- AP English Language and Composition
- English
- +12 subjects

Corrin: Madison SAT test prep instructor
...the ability of the student so they can get the most out of this experience. I have taught/tutored many ages. I am a certified mathematics teacher. My license is for secondary education which means ages 10-21. I have been tutoring in Varsity Tutors for over a year covering high school topics of Algebra, Geometry, and AP Statistics and also working with college students taking College Algebra, Statistics and Finite. I have also tutored some adults...
Education & Certification
- Edgewood College - Bachelor of Education, Mathematics Teacher Education
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ISEE-Lower Level Writing
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Biostatistics
- +64 subjects

Marit: Madison SAT test prep instructor
...Bachelor's degree in math and economics with minors in statistics and Middle Eastern studies from St Olaf College in 2018. While in college I worked as an economics teaching assistant and informally helped other students prepare for the math section of the GRE. Additionally, I have volunteer experience as an algebra II tutor and a competition math team coach. I've always enjoyed taking standardized tests, and aim to help others see these tests as a...
Education & Certification
- St Olaf College - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- AP Statistics
- GRE Analytical Writing
- GRE Verbal
- +23 subjects

Prashanth: Madison SAT test prep instructor
Hello, My name is Prashanth. I am a supply chain management professional with over 15 years of work experience. I have graduate degrees in engineering and business administration. I love math and science and truly believe that they are fun to learn. I look forward to sharing my knowledge and experience to help anyone out there that are looking to augment the classroom experience with tutoring sessions
Education & Certification
- BITS Pilani - India - Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
- State University of New York Buffalo - Master of Science, Industrial Engineering
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Statistics
- Pre-Calculus
- GRE Subject Tests
- +96 subjects

Michael: Madison SAT test prep instructor
...on a masters at University of New Mexico. I have taught lab courses in introductory physics and tutored college and high school students in physics and math. I am interested in making physics and math relatable to people who are not naturally adept at it. I have taken the SAT, the general GRE and the physics GRE subject tests. I also play trumpet and have studied music theory in music camps and AP music theory...
Education & Certification
- Lawrence University - Bachelors, Physics
- University of New Mexico - Masters, Physics
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Geometry
- Calculus 2
- College Algebra
- +44 subjects

Joseph: Madison SAT test prep instructor
...graduate of University of Wisconsin Madison with a B.S. in Medical Microbiology and Immunology and a M.S. in Bacteriology. I was a teaching and laboratory assistant during my time in college where I helped many students through their science courses. I was recently a Microbiology Professor in Portland and really enjoyed the student-teacher interaction. I am looking to continue this through tutoring students in the Phoenix area. Some of my favorite subjects to teach are...
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor of Science, Medical Microbiology and Immunology
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Master of Science, Bacteriology
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Life Sciences
- Physics
- Organic Chemistry
- +125 subjects
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor of Science, Human Development and Family Studies
- DePaul University - Masters in Education, Mental Health Counseling
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- GRE
- Study Skills and Organization
- COMPASS Reading
- +132 subjects

Adam: Madison SAT test prep instructor
...the most important part of my life, and my role as an educator is what most defines my identity. I have no general guiding principle about teaching, other than that it isn't really useful to think in terms of such principles. Rather, I think that it's best to approach each student as having a distinct learning style and set of educational objectives, and thus, as representing a distinct set of challenges and rewards.... Over the course of my teaching career, I've learned that every student has a different background, learning style, and set of ambitions. In light of this, my guiding principle is to always meet students where they stand, without judgment.
Education & Certification
- Kansas State University - Bachelors, Economics
- UW-Madison - PHD, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- High School Business
- Other
- Business
- +36 subjects

Sahil: Madison SAT test prep instructor
A 1L student at Columbia Law School, I graduated with Bachelors of Arts in Economics and Honors Chemistry from Vanderbilt University in May 2021. I have over four years of experience in tutoring students in a variety of subjects and use a variety of techniques to adapt lessons to specific student needs.
Education & Certification
- Vanderbilt University - Bachelor in Arts, Analytical Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- AP Macroeconomics
- ACT Residual
- Spanish 3
- +58 subjects

Snigdha: Madison SAT test prep instructor
I'm currently an upcoming third-year Computer Science student at the University of Wisconsin- Madison. Despite my major, some of my favorite subjects are English, Reading, and Writing, so I am excited to be able to tutor students and possibly help them develop a passion for these subjects!
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Current Undergrad Student, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Essay
- ACT Math
- ACT with Writing
- +31 subjects

Vinod: Madison SAT test prep instructor
...the University of Maryland, graduating Magna Cum Laude. I also have an MBA from New York University specializing in Marketing and Strategy. I have previously tutored economics at the University of Maryland, was a statistics TA at NYU, and taught GMAT courses for KAPLAN. I enjoy tutoring SAT, GMAT, Economics, and Math. I am passionate about helping students achieve their goals and passing along my knowledge and insights. I truly believe that anyone can be...
Education & Certification
- University of Maryland-College Park - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- New York University - Masters in Business Administration, Marketing
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Managerial Accounting
- Economics
- Academic Coaching
- +40 subjects
Education & Certification
- Maranatha Baptist University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics Teacher Education
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- College Algebra
- CLEP College Algebra
- GED
- +24 subjects

Jared: Madison SAT test prep instructor
...who make these tests. There are a number of strategies beyond just the test material that I work on with those whom I tutor to ensure their best performance come test day. It is my goal that each of my students believes that he couldn't have performed any better when he finishes the exam. The worst feeling is regretting your performance. With adequate preparation and the right techniques, every student can be proud of how...
Education & Certification
- Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Romance Languages
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Statistics
- Reading
- PSAT
- +46 subjects

Obinna: Madison SAT test prep instructor
I think everyone has a passion in life, and mine is definitely teaching math. I was fortunate to study at some of the best institutions in the world including Harvard, the University of Chicago, Columbia University and Cornell University. I'm a teacher at heart and would love to help you reach your goals!
Education & Certification
- Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
- University of Chicago - Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- GED
- ACT
- ISEE-Middle Level Mathematics Achievement
- +21 subjects