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If you're a high school student preparing for the SAT, Varsity Tutors can enroll you in a qualified Raleigh-Durham SAT prep course to help elevate your studies. Even though you may be a year or more away from submitting college applications, you are probably already trying to determine how to put your best foot forward come application time. If you're a student at institutions like Durham Academy or East Chapel Hill High School, there's a chance you will have to take the SAT, or Scholastic Aptitude Test, to pursue admission into your dream school. SAT scores are used by admissions counselors to gauge how well students will perform in a college classroom.
Preparing for a comprehensive exam might have you fearing the worst, such as studying laboriously for hours on end on your own. Getting started in a Raleigh-Durham SAT course means that you will learn in a virtual classroom with other eager students. Our online platform provides you a forum to share ideas with peers, strategize, and troubleshoot in real time. Having a built-in support system can help keep you motivated and energized. All classes are led by an expert instructor and give you access to top-notch test prep materials.
What could a Raleigh-Durham SAT Class help me review?
The SAT is made up of three core sections, including Reading, Math, and Writing and Language. You will also have the opportunity to complete the unscored SAT Essay section at the end of the exam. The SAT spans three hours, with an additional 50 minutes allotted to students who opt to complete the SAT Essay. During this time the subject knowledge and test-taking skills you've accumulated throughout high school will be thoroughly tested. Refining these skills with a Raleigh-Durham SAT class can help you approach exam day with confidence and determination. Here we will take a closer look at the different sections of the SAT to give you a better idea of the topics and content you can expect to encounter on test day.
The Reading test will assess your reading comprehension and reasoning skills by asking you to answer questions from written passages that may include tables, charts, or other graphics. Passages may derive from a variety of scholarly sources, such as world literature, sociology or psychology texts, or the United States founding documents, among others. You will be asked to exhibit your command of evidence by illustrating your understanding of how authors present their arguments, identifying relationships between text and accompanying data, and finding evidence in passages that provides the basis for a sound conclusion. You will have 65 minutes to complete 52 questions, making it important to read efficiently and use your trained eye to isolate relevant information.
The Math test is composed of two sections, only one of which allows you to use a calculator. The two sections task you with completing 58 total questions ranging from multiple-choice to write-ins. This section will assess your mathematical fluency, conceptual understanding, and ability to apply mathematics to real-world situations. To succeed, you will need to illustrate strong problem-solving skills, demonstrate your grasp of math concepts, operations, and relations, and represent word-problems mathematically.
The Writing and Language portion of the exam tasks you with solving 44 passage-based questions. Success in this section is dependent upon your ability to improve the way passages develop information and ideas, improve word choice through context clues, express ideas, and make editorial decisions that will enhance provided passages. You will be allotted 35 minutes to read through the provided passages and answer the related questions. Improving your grasp of standard English conventions can help you read and dissect the text more quickly, allowing you to more efficiently complete this section.
The optional SAT Essay asks you to write an essay in which you evaluate the argumentative and persuasive abilities of a text's author. To do this you will need to consider the author's use of evidence, the reasoning used to develop ideas and connect claims, and stylistic and persuasive elements like word choice or appeals to emotion. Your essay should cite one or more of these features as you assess the author's argument.
How can a Raleigh-Durham SAT course help me prepare for my exam?
Enrolling in a Raleigh-Durham SAT course is a great first step towards building foundational test-taking skills to help increase your efficiency come exam day. Classes are led by a qualified instructor in a live online, collaborative classroom. Varsity Tutors has a thorough vetting process to ensure that you will be learning under an instructor capable of meeting your needs. If you are struggling to identify evidence and key points of analysis within a scholarly text, you and your classmates can share ideas and work through a variety of texts together to diversify your approach. You will also have the opportunity to schedule one-on-one time with your instructor to work through any test materials that might be giving you pause. Following a customized curriculum outlined in an online class adds detail and structure to your study plan, allowing you to approach the SAT decisively and confidently.
As a high school student in the 21st century, you are probably already aware of the benefits of online learning. We know that you may be struggling to handle high school course loads and extra-curricular activities, meaning that you don't have time to waste as you prepare for the SAT. Utilizing Varsity Tutors centralized database of current test prep materials means that you don't have to spend hours browsing the internet wondering which materials you can trust. Maximizing your study time can free up space elsewhere in your schedule to spend with friends or family.
How can I sign up for a Raleigh-Durham SAT course?
With new two- and four-week sessions beginning weekly, Varsity Tutors is confident that we can enroll you in a Raleigh-Durham SAT class that will slide right into your busy schedule. If you're ready to take the next step in your SAT review, contact one of our educational consultants today to get started.
Alyssa: Raleigh-Durham SAT course instructor
...best, I would love to do so! That being said, I enjoy working with all ages and as I am a Liberal Arts person at heart, my favorite academic subjects are psychology, history, and any English class that gives me an excuse to reread a Jane Austen novel. Though I do not promise to know all the answers, I can guarantee that I will do my best to help students know where and how to...
Education & Certification
- Texas A & M University-College Station - Bachelors, Psychology
- Texas State University-San Marcos - Current Grad Student, School Psychology
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- Spanish
- ACT Math
- +42 subjects
Michelle: Raleigh-Durham SAT course instructor
...I enjoy it. Education has opened up so many doors for me, and this is largely because I was fortunate to have some amazing teachers growing up who made learning fun (or at the very least not miserable). My goal is to do the same for each one of the students who I work with, and find ways to make even the most abstract concepts or complex math problems "click" in a student's mind.... Individualization is key. Find a way to make it "click" for each person that I work with. For some, that means using sports analogies; for others it means creating color-coded diagrams; but the key is always to adapt my instructional approach to how a student learns.
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelors, Business Administration, Exercise & Sport Science (Minor: Mathematics)
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Advanced Placement
- GED
- PSAT
- +66 subjects
Adesuwa: Raleigh-Durham SAT course instructor
...at a refugee home in Berlin. It's been an amazing journey ever since! Between teaching 4th grade and solely instructing an accredited freshman-level sociology course at Rutgers University during my senior year of college, I've been fortunate enough to help students adequately connect with the necessary material (school work, prep courses, etc) in ways that suit their maturity level, learning style and personal needs. You can count on me to be patient and understanding, while...
Education & Certification
- Rutgers University-Camden - Bachelor of Science, Sociology
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Social Sciences
- German 1
- Math
- +28 subjects
Julia: Raleigh-Durham SAT course instructor
...college graduate from Columbia University with a lot of experience in research and writing. My major was Human Rights and I am passionate about the issues that I engage with. I received my associate's degree from Bergen Community College in 2014 and my Bachelors from Columbia in 2017. At Bergen Community, I worked in the tutoring center focusing on assisting students with writing in any subject. I also tutor English and the SAT.
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Human Rights
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Psychology
- Creative Writing
- 7th Grade Reading
- +36 subjects
Asta: Raleigh-Durham SAT course instructor
...degree in political science. Right after graduation, I worked as an academic and test prep tutor as well as admissions consultant in Hong Kong. For the past two years, I worked with a number of students to help prepare them for college in the United States. Even though I tutor a wide range of subjects, I enjoy teaching English and standardized test preparation the most. I love helping my students find beauty in the English...
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- PSAT
- +80 subjects
Lisa: Raleigh-Durham SAT course instructor
...a National Merit Scholar finalist in high school and then graduated magna cum laude from Duke University with a history major and a comparative area studies minor. I graduated from University of North Carolina School of Law in the top 15% of my class and later returned there as an adjunct professor of Legal Research and Writing. I later received a Ph.D. in Anthropology from UNC-Chapel Hill where I had a 3 year National Science...
Education & Certification
- Duke University - Bachelors, History
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Juris Doctor, Legal Studies
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - PHD, Anthropology
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- TOEFL
- +59 subjects
Hunter: Raleigh-Durham SAT course instructor
...North Carolina. I attended Boston College for my undergraduate education, majoring in Biochemistry and minoring in Medical Humanities. I attend Tufts University School of Medicine for my M.S. in Biomedical Sciences. Next year I will pursue my PhD at Duke University. I love helping tutor and work with students of all ages, helping them to improve their understanding of material and their grades/scores. I hope we can work together to help you achieve your goals.
Education & Certification
- Boston College - Current Undergrad, Biochemistry
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- AP Calculus AB
- +39 subjects
Lloyd: Raleigh-Durham SAT course instructor
...major with a focus on economics at the University of Rochester. I'm interested in tutoring students in mathematics and/or computer science, as I enjoy both subjects thoroughly, and think that a good understanding of those subjects is useful to anyone, no matter their interests. I also do tutoring for AP/IB exams, SAT, and ACT because I think it's critically important for people to get into the best college they can for as cheap as possible,...
Education & Certification
- University of Rochester - Bachelor of Science, Computer and Information Sciences, General
- University of Rochester - Bachelor of Science, Economics
- University of Rochester - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Current Grad Student, Economics
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- Linux
- Programming Languages
- +54 subjects
Whitney: Raleigh-Durham SAT course instructor
...State University with a degree in Secondary English Education. I am pursuing my MFA at New York University in Musical Theatre Writing. As an educator in the field of secondary English education for the past four years, I have learned that students first need a support system in order to achieve their own greatness. I hope to be at least a small part of that support system as well as a source of guidance for...
Education & Certification
- Appalachian State University - Bachelor of Science, Secondary English Education
- New York University - Master of Fine Arts, Graduate Musical Theatre Writing
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ASPIRE
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +82 subjects
Mihir: Raleigh-Durham SAT course instructor
...help them reach their potential and to achieve more than they thought they were capable of. Having recently graduated from UNC Chapel Hill with a B.S. in Chemistry with Highest Distinction, I know that hard work and dedication to your education can pay great dividends. I have tutored students from middle school through college-level and had tremendous pleasure of helping over 50 students achieve their potential and dramatically improve their grades and test scores. Seeing...
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Current Undergrad, Chemistry - Biochemistry Track
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- Advanced Placement
- SAT Subject Tests
- +57 subjects
Erinn: Raleigh-Durham SAT course instructor
...am eager to help other students in related subjects. In my free time, I like to run, play basketball, spend time at the shore, and cook. While I was a student at Duke, I worked as a student manager for the Women's Basketball team. I also completed a couple years of research in the Human Movement Performance Lab where I analyzed patient's walking patterns both pre- and post- total ankle replacement surgery.
Education & Certification
- Duke University - Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +32 subjects
Anastasia: Raleigh-Durham SAT course instructor
...to me and I don't get to speak mine enough, so please speak them with me! My physics background, as well as my years of teaching, means I know a disturbing amount of math (through advanced calculus). Yet, I've also been reading since I was old enough to hold a flashlight (my eyes don't thank me), so if you need help with following any sort of literature, I've got your back (excluding the original text...
Education & Certification
- New College of Florida - Bachelors, Chemistry/Physics
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Florida EOC Assessment
- SAT Subject Tests
- Advanced Placement
- +155 subjects
Joshua: Raleigh-Durham SAT course instructor
...at the college level. I hold my Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Furman University and my Master’s degree in cognitive science from Purdue University. I have primarily taught or tutored in psychology and statistics. I also have experience tutoring students in GRE/SAT/ACT test prep. Out of all of these, I especially enjoy tutoring psychology because there are so many fun examples and activities that can be incorporated into learning to help illustrate difficult to learn...
Education & Certification
- Furman University - Bachelors, Psychology
- Purdue University-Main Campus - Masters, Cognitive Psychology
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- ACT Reading
- Math
- +18 subjects
Maitreyi: Raleigh-Durham SAT course instructor
...at UNC Chapel Hill double majoring in Computer Science and Statistics & Analytics. I thoroughly enjoy tutoring and teaching, and have had experience in doing so through my past jobs as a math/reading tutor at Kumon, a violin teacher at summer camps, as well as a camp counselor at an elementary school. I love working with different types of people and getting to know their learning styles so that they can be the most successful!
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelor of Science, Computer and Information Sciences, General
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1
- College Computer Science
- College Algebra
- +53 subjects
Ian: Raleigh-Durham SAT course instructor
...I tutor a breadth of humanities subjects, I focus primarily on English literature, writing/essay composition, and the reading and language sections of the SAT. Tutoring essay composition is a special pleasure of mine. While grammar conventions and structural considerations are important elements of writing, I strive to help students find their unique written voice. If you're looking for a tutor who makes a point of being patient and understanding students with extenuating circumstances, we might...
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelor of Chemistry, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- UK A Level
- SAT Reading
- College English
- +21 subjects
Jeremy: Raleigh-Durham SAT course instructor
Let's be patient, persistent, pause, and perform better and better. I've been happy to help dozens of students with math and physics, and am immediately prepared to help you with arithmetic, algebra, basic geometry, trigonometry, introductory calculus and introductory university physics. I'll be reviewing and adding subjects that I can immediately aid. Good luck.
Education & Certification
- CUNY City College - Bachelor of Science, Physics
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Middle School Writing
- Middle School Reading
- AP Physics C: Mechanics
- +34 subjects
Austin : Raleigh-Durham SAT course instructor
Greeting! I am a current high school science teacher in North Carolina. I had taught previously in Michigan. Certified to teach all sciences and have teaching experience in just about all of the science subjects as well. On my spare time, I enjoy adventuring and exploring new areas with my wife!
Education & Certification
- Spring Arbor University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT 4-Week Prep Class
- HSPT
- ACT 8-Week Prep Class
- +48 subjects
Abir: Raleigh-Durham SAT course instructor
...Tutor for a program called SMATH Tutors over the summer of 2020. I have a wealth of experience in chemistry and mathematics, and I want to share that with you. I truly fell in love with tutoring when I saw how much of a difference I could make on even a student's attitude towards learning, not just their results. Learning truly is a gift, and sharing that is one of my core driving passions.
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina System Office - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT Science
- +19 subjects
Avi: Raleigh-Durham SAT course instructor
I am a third year computer science student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I have a genuine interest in helping other aspiring students in computer programming, as well as helping students get into the college of their choice through the SAT.
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- AP Computer Science A
- SAT Writing and Language
- +38 subjects
Wesley: Raleigh-Durham SAT course instructor
...is even more important to get to the point of figuring problems out in your own way. There are garden variety formulas, equations, variables, etc. in Mathematics and Statistics that may call for "memorization", but it is of utmost importance that a learner be able to use their own reasoning to work through problems. For me, it is important that I communicate problems in real-world context and emphasize that there is almost always more than...
Education & Certification
- Ball State University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematical Economics
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- High School Business
- Business
- Arithmetic
- +21 subjects