SAT Reading & Writing Cram Session
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SAT Reading & Writing Cram Session

The SAT Reading & Writing sections don't have to be a mystery — this Cram Session breaks them down into conquerable pieces so you can walk into test day with a real plan.

Starts Thu, Nov 5

12:00 AM UTC · 1h 30m


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FEATURED INSTRUCTOR

Alana

4.3

WHAT YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH

Outcomes, not lecture notes.

01

Apply time management strategies to pace yourself effectively through the SAT Reading & Writing sections

02

Use process of elimination to confidently narrow down answer choices on tough questions

03

Identify main ideas, author's purpose, and tone in complex SAT reading passages

04

Correct grammar errors involving subject-verb agreement, pronoun agreement, comma splices, and parallel structure

05

Analyze rhetorical arguments and evaluate the strength of evidence-based claims

06

Recognize context clues and keywords that unlock meaning in dense or unfamiliar texts

07

Interpret figurative language and literary devices as they appear in SAT passages

08

Review answer explanations to diagnose mistakes and sharpen accuracy on future questions

YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Meet Alana.

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Alana

4.3

A former high school valedictorian and National Merit Scholar turned Ivy League pre-med student, Alana Carrasco has seen the power of education transform lives, and is committed to helping others share that experience. With Varsity Tutors, she guides students through the SAT and AP exams using the insights that earned her a 1540 SAT and several perfect 5 APs to help students see the path to elite scores. Known for her calm, encouraging demeanor and succinct, insightful strategies, Alana thrives on seeing students develop confidence and motivation to achieve their most audacious academic goals.

ABOUT THIS CLASS

The SAT Reading & Writing sections don't have to be a mystery — this Cram Session breaks them down into conquerable pieces so you can walk into test day with a real plan. Designed for high schoolers who want fast, focused prep, this intensive course covers everything from grammar rules and reading comprehension tactics to time management and process of elimination. You'll work through actual SAT-style questions, get expert explanations for why answers are right or wrong, and leave with a toolkit of strategies you can use immediately. Whether you're aiming to push past a plateau or building your foundation from scratch, this session delivers targeted practice where it counts most.

SYLLABUS

SAT Reading & Writing Skills Review the grammar and punctuation rules the SAT tests most, like commas, semicolons, subject-verb agreement, and sentence structure, and learn to break down how a passage is built so you can see the purpose of every sentence.

SAT Reading & Writing Strategy Master the 3D strategy (Decode, Detect, Discard) to read efficiently, pinpoint the evidence each question needs, and eliminate trap answers, then leave with a test-day game plan for pacing, staying calm, and staying sharp to the final question.

GOOD TO KNOW

Live Q&A

Cameras / mics optional

Recordings

Available within 1 hour, kept 90 days

Materials

No special materials required

PLAN PERK
$0

free with a Varsity Tutors membership

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