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Varsity Tutors can help students in New York City prepare for the SAT with an in-depth New York City SAT prep course. If you attend a local high school like the Trinity School or Stuyvesant High School, then you may have already decided to take the SAT. This is a challenging standardized college admissions test that can play a big role in your college application cycle. Earning a good score on the SAT could help you get into more schools and earn more scholarship offers.
The SAT can be difficult to prepare for on your own. That's where Varsity Tutors comes in. We'd love to get you started with a New York City SAT course that can help you make the academic progress you're working towards. The easiest way to get started with a class is by reaching out to us directly. Or, you can keep reading to get more information about the SAT and what we can do to help you study for it.
What's tested on the SAT?
Your course will follow the content of the SAT to make sure that you get a chance to review everything you need to know for your upcoming test. Therefore, it's worthwhile to spend some time reviewing what's actually tested on the SAT. The exam was designed with the purpose of helping colleges assess which of their applicants are most prepared to succeed at the collegiate level of study. It is split into three required sections and one optional Essay section. The required SAT sections focus on Math, Writing and Language, and Reading.
The SAT's Reading section has a 65-minute time limit and features 52 multiple-choice questions. The score that you earn for this section will be combined with the Writing and Language section for one score that ranges from 200 to 800 points. This is called the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score. On the Reading section, you'll be asked to read a series of written passages that cover things like literature, historical documents, social science, and science. The questions that you're asked on this section will assess your command of evidence, your ability to identify the meaning of words in the context they're presented, and how well you can analyze selections in social studies and science.
The SAT Writing and Language section has a 35-minute time limit and consists of 44 multiple-choice questions. Similarly to the Reading section, all of the questions on this part of the SAT will be based on a series of written passages. In addition to the skills assessed in the Reading section, this part of the SAT also assesses your understanding of the expression of ideas and standard English conventions.
Finally, the last required test section focuses on Math. Here, you'll be given 80 minutes to answer 58 questions. This is a two-part section that is split based on the questions you're allowed to use a calculator to answer and the ones that you can't use a calculator on. You'll be tested on a variety of math topics, including algebra, data analysis, and introductory advanced math problems.
If you choose to complete the SAT Essay section, then you'll be given 50 minutes to do so. You'll read a passage and then will be asked to write an essay that responds in some way to what you've just read. To perform well in the Essay section, you'll need to be able to craft a compelling essay within a short time frame. You'll be graded based on your use of evidence, the strength of the arguments you make, and the quality of your writing.
Taking a test preparation course is a great way to review the topics you need to know for all of these SAT sections. The following section will explore how a New York City SAT course can help you get more out of your study sessions and improve your understanding of core SAT topics. Keep reading to find out what Varsity Tutors can do to help you prepare for the SAT.
What are the benefits of taking a New York City SAT class?
Classes are a great way to supplement your SAT study sessions. They take place online through a powerful virtual learning platform. You'll learn through a series of live lectures that are delivered by an expert instructor. You'll also learn alongside a group of peers who you can interact with throughout each lesson. Taking a New York City SAT course could be the right test preparation option for you if you're someone who has previously enjoyed learning in the traditional classroom setting. You'll even have the option of working with your instructor in a one-on-one setting if you're having trouble with one of the topics from your class.
You may be interested in taking a course but worried about how it would fit into your schedule. However, when you contact us to find your class, you'll have plenty of options to choose from. There are both two and four-week classes available and new classes start weekly. This makes it easy to find a class that has meeting times that fit within your schedule. Given the many options available, you can easily sign up for a class without having to make too many sacrifices in the other important parts of your life. This flexibility is key to what makes taking an SAT course such a unique test preparation opportunity.
How can you get started with an SAT class?
As detailed in the sections above, the SAT is a challenging exam that features questions on a wide number of academic topics. That's why it's crucial that you have a strong test preparation plan in place in the lead up to your exam. Doing this can help you better understand the most important topics on the exam and may make you feel more confident on the day of your upcoming exam. Varsity Tutors can help you get started with a New York City SAT class if you think that you would benefit from taking one. Get in touch with us today if you're ready to begin. We'd love to work with you as you reach for your SAT goals.
Aman: New York SAT course instructor
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- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Current Undergrad, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Advanced Placement
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +42 subjects
John: New York SAT course instructor
...me, but also to fully understand the subjects they are studying, and to understand the techniques behind the solutions to their problems. In particular, this means that my tutoring style is very student-involved: I will always begin a problem by asking the student where they think they should start, or what progress they have made on the problem. I find that the student misses a significant part of the tutoring experience if they are not...
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- Swarthmore - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
- CUNY Graduate School and University Center - PHD, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- IB Physics HL
- English
- +47 subjects
Lexi: New York SAT course instructor
...in academic success as a platform for personal growth and self-esteem. My tutoring experience began in middle school as a reading helper to children for whom English was a second language (ages 5-10). I continued to tutor throughout middle and high school as a 'homework helper' for kids with behavioral and developmental challenges, which required that I teach a range of subjects at various levels with personalized approaches for each student (ages 9-13). While in...
Education & Certification
- Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, Politics, Near Eastern Studies, Arabic
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- PSAT
- REGENTS
- Advanced Placement
- +29 subjects
Kelsey: New York SAT course instructor
...a lifelong student, she loves tutoring to help others feel passionate about their own educational paths. Kelsey still attributes her academic successes to the study tactics she developed during her formative elementary and high school years, and she believes that all students (regardless of their field of focus) need to build a solid foundation in writing, reading comprehension, grammatical and syntactical knowledge, and time management techniques. Kelsey has experience working with students of all ages...
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- Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- PSAT
- SSAT
- HSPT
- +79 subjects
Margarita: New York SAT course instructor
...I have been tutoring students since I was in 7th grade, and my favorite subject to tutor is math. My family is originally from Russia, and I grew up with a very strong and traditional math background. I always find teaching math to students to be gratifying, and I hope to share some of my love for math with my students. I also enjoy tutoring test prep, especially since I know how stressful the process...
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- SAT
- PSAT
- ISEE
- SSAT
- +55 subjects
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- Vanderbilt University - Bachelor of Science, International Business
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- PSAT
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +82 subjects
Shin: New York SAT course instructor
...worked as a tutoring specialist for a company. I tutored students ranging in age from 13 to 50, in various subjects such as calculus and chemistry. While I enjoy tutoring students in all of the subjects I specialize in, I love tutoring students in physics (specifically, mechanics and waves). Physics is my favorite subject to tutor because while it is more difficult to demonstrate phenomena from other subjects such as organic chemistry, physics is a...
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- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor of Science, Earth and Environmental Engineering
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- Advanced Placement
- +140 subjects
Katherine: New York SAT course instructor
...courses to public schools. Katherine is currently completing an M.A. in Linguistics at The Graduate Center at CUNY where she works on computational models of language acquisition. She is also a adjunct lecturer in Computer Science at Hunter College. Tutoring for now nearly a decade, Katherine is passionate about empowering her students to learn through hands-on challenges. She takes particular pride in the confidence and self-reliance her students develop in their work and works hard...
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- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology Linguistics
- CUNY Graduate School and University Center - Masters, Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- PSAT
- REGENTS
- SAT Subject Tests
- +55 subjects
Tina: New York SAT course instructor
...The students were all high school students in China, and I absolutely loved the discussions and the chance to teach subjects I am passionate about to my students. I tend to approach problems from several angles and enjoy hearing new perspectives. In my free time, I play violin in an orchestra and in a mariachi band. I enjoy jogging and writing stories, as well as trying all the amazing restaurants in Boston.
Education & Certification
- Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Applied Math - Economics
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Advanced Placement
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- +49 subjects
Sarah: New York SAT course instructor
...currently a sophomore at NYU studying English and Journalism. However, I can help with almost any subject, including math and science, as I took advanced-level courses and 13 AP tests in high school. I have years of experience tutoring students of all ages, from elementary school through high school. In my spare time, I enjoy playing the violin, reading, and writing. I live in New York City during the academic year (September - May) and...
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- New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Journalism
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- ISEE
- PSAT
- +36 subjects
Michael: New York SAT course instructor
...taught introductory chemistry lab for science majors at Grand Valley State University. After some self reflection I decided medical school was not the path I wanted to take and decided instead to move to New York City to pursue my other passion of performing on stage. However, due to my background in academia and teaching, I desired to maintain plugged into that world in whatever way I could. That is how I discovered VarsityTutors. Tutoring...
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- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Cell & Molecular Biology
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- World Religions
- +80 subjects
Nayaab: New York SAT course instructor
...Molecular and Cell Biology, and Chemistry. Having excelled in Psychology and its research, I am a member of the International Honor Society in Psychology; hence, I am well qualified to teach this subject. Because I am passionate about reading and writing, both creatively and academically, I have excelled in the Critical Reading and Writing sections of the PSAT, SAT, ACT, and MCAT and have often tutored peers facing difficulties in these areas. Although I struggled...
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- New York University - Bachelors, Psychology with Minors in Molecular Cell Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Advanced Placement
- ACT
- PSAT
- +44 subjects
Steven: New York SAT course instructor
...background have provided me with the tools to be an exemplary tutor for your child. As a New York City Teaching Fellow, I became a certified secondary school teacher and earned a Master's in Education. My passion for education was shown by ending my first year raising my school’s science achievement level by 250%, earning the highest state exam passing rate in the nine-year history of Astor Collegiate Academy, a college preparatory high school in...
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- Colorado College - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science
- City University of New York - Lehman College - Masters, Master of Science Education
- Columbia University in the City of New York - PHD, International Development
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- REGENTS
- SAT Math
- Algebra 2
- +62 subjects
Dylan: New York SAT course instructor
...toward a clear goal and reduces their anxiety. I also know that students have different brains that respond to different methods, and I optimize the student's learning styles to accelerate their learning process. For example, I incorporate music and film when I know it can expand the technical into the real. This allows the student to attach schoolwork to real life as it is experienced by native speakers of the target language. In all English...
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- Fordham College at Lincoln Center - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre Performance in Romance Languages
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Advanced Placement
- A Level
- SAT Subject Tests
- +56 subjects
Luiza: New York SAT course instructor
...graduate course assistant, and in a few weeks I will begin work as an instructor of Neuroscience for two of Columbia University's pre-college summer program courses. My approach to learning is fueled by curiosity and direct application of abstract concepts and content into real life situations or problems. This approach fosters an interdisciplinary vision of the subjects I teach, and has enabled me to successfully support students in a variety of academic subjects, such as...
Education & Certification
- Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, English
- Teachers College at Columbia University - Master of Science, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- Middle School Writing
- ESL/ELL
- +52 subjects
Reshad: New York SAT course instructor
...a senior at Queens College majoring in Urban Studies. I am writing a thesis on South Asians living in New York City. I have spent the last two semesters mentoring kids from a local shelter every Saturday during the school year. My specialties are SAT prep, SHSAT Prep, English and Social Studies. As a tutor, I am persistent and creative in my teaching techniques. I will explore every option to teach students the material.
Education & Certification
- CUNY Queens College - Current Undergrad, Urban Studies
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- TACHS
- +34 subjects
Emmelina: New York SAT course instructor
...middle and high school Math and Writing. Since I've been in intense academic settings for a lot of my life (Stuyvesant High School, University of Chicago, and now Columbia University), I always try to be a personable and positive figure with my tutees, because I understand what it's like at that age to have so much stress put upon you to improve your scores by X amount of points, and I want them to feel...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- ISEE
- MAP
- +51 subjects
Lukas: New York SAT course instructor
I aim to give students the skills to approach any problem with confidence. Through active problem solving and diagnostics, even the most daunting assignments and problem sets can be deconstructed into digestible information.
Education & Certification
- Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, Music Performance
- University of Phoenix-Southern California Campus - Current Grad Student, Music Performance
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Psychology
- Psychologies
- SAT Mathematics
- +36 subjects
Jesse: New York SAT course instructor
...also worked as an ESL instructor, tutoring a Moroccan immigrant and helping him to gain citizenship and employment. Education has given me the opportunity to find what I am passionate about, and I hope to help others gain that same opportunity through tutoring. I tutor in English, French, and standardized tests, and especially enjoy helping students think about subjects creatively and from new angles. My largest interest, outside of education, is music. I worked throughout...
Education & Certification
- Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, French & College of Letters (History/English/Philosophy)
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- ASPIRE
- +80 subjects
Bing: New York SAT course instructor
...in goal-oriented learning with a focus on what a student is looking to achieve. In an individualized setting establishing goals with students and then engaging students intellectual curiosity on subject matter to reach these goals. I believe in breaking down the subject into concepts and creating a base of understanding to build upon in grasping the concepts. I have extensive experience with test-prep and how to break-down a standardized test into lesson plans to make...
Education & Certification
- SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelors, Accounting
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- TOEFL
- SHSAT
- +23 subjects