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Students who are reviewing for the SAT may be interested in a San Francisco Bay Area SAT prep course that Varsity Tutors can help you find. This class can provide you with a review that's more thorough than the one you might be doing alone. This preparation for the Scholastic Assessment Test is a major step for students about to enter college, who can enhance their prep by seeking out help to improve their performance during the test. Varsity Tutors can help you find an SAT course that can help you with practice exams and other resources for the test.
A test-taker opting for a San Francisco Bay Area SAT course will enjoy several study benefits. For instance, signing up allows you to attend online classes with other students and instructors. This learning environment helps people collaborate with one another and get immediate responses from instructors. Students could get reminders about topics to review, as well as updates about each upcoming review session. Another benefit to signing up are the tips students might receive about the SAT's coverage and format. By learning about the topics included and the running time of the exam, you'll be able to maximize your time by focusing the review on those topics straight away.
When a senior from Henry M. Gunn High School is applying for admission to college, chances are this won't be an easy task. They'll be facing tough competition from other high school seniors eyeing the same school. It's, therefore, crucial to achieve high scores on the SAT, as college screening committees consider this in deciding what to do with each applicant. This reinforces the importance of signing up for a test prep course to help you try to score well on your SAT.
SAT test prep instructors can help students by briefing them on the Math, Reading, Writing and Language, and Essay sections that comprise the exam. The SAT is given over the course of about three hours, with fifty minutes added for those answering the optional Essay part. Each section is designed to provide insight into a test-taker's areas of opportunity as well as strengths. What subjects are covered by San Francisco Bay Area SAT prep?
SAT test prep can help students prepare for the Math section, which is composed of fifty-eight questions that need to be solved in eighty minutes. This section requires exercising your skill in solving equations, analyzing expressions, and applying mathematical knowledge in real-life scenarios. Test-takers will be faced with questions involving algebra and other advanced math topics taught in high school. The Math section is split into two parts, with one being the calculator portion and one being non-calculator. For the former, students will be allotted fifty-five minutes to answer thirty questions. The latter will take twenty-five minutes and contain fifteen questions. Students can better prepare for the Math section by having an instructor brief them about algebraic equations, graphs, and other familiar math concepts.
Students will also receive info regarding Writing and Language, which will task students with understanding text, giving them sentence errors to correct, and arguments to critically think about. For instance, the section will challenge students to scrutinize written passages and answer questions regarding them. Another challenge of verbal reasoning would be English language mastery. Being knowledgeable in fixing sentence lapses is important in college since professors prefer documents that are thought-out and easy to understand. To properly manage your time for this section, take note that it has forty-four questions, with thirty-five minutes given for you to answer each. Your instructor can also discuss the Reading section, which has fifty-two questions and administered for sixty-five minutes. In this section, you will be given passages that relate to Literature, History, Science, Psychology, Economics, and other related areas. You will be required to read these thoroughly so that you can provide answers to questions that follow. For example, there are context clues and pieces of evidence in the passages that you'll have to spot and then cite in order to come up with a solution. This will measure how precisely and quickly a student can analyze topics in social studies, history, and science.
What benefits can a San Francisco Bay Area SAT course bring to help me prepare?
You may have many worries about test prep for the SAT. Some students, for instance, might have existing obligations outside of study, lack of knowledge about what to study, and the like. SAT prep courses are held in online sessions that has video chat so that students and instructors can converse regarding review topics. This means that a student from The Harker School, perhaps, can have some leeway in planning his or her study schedule for the SAT.
Besides online learning, test prep courses are available in two-week or four-week sessions. This is to accommodate different review paces of students since some might have less time to review the sections of the SAT.
The schedule-friendly benefits of SAT prep courses make them a resource worth investing in. Taking advantage of this type of assistance makes sense since students might be juggling a lot during their final years in high school. For example, they might need to study for final exams, scout possible colleges to apply to, or look for summer jobs while waiting for their admissions results. With the scheduling flexibility provided by online SAT test prep, you can opt to take a class any time it works for you, whether that's during your lunch hour or over the weekend. A student who's already working part-time might already have his or her schedule filled during weekdays, but there are several different sections of prep classes available. The educational consultants at Varsity Tutors can help you enroll in a class where the schedule fits with yours.
It's a smart idea to contact Varsity Tutors immediately to receive more details about SAT test prep courses. As soon as you reach our team, we can help set you up with an SAT test prep class very quickly, so you can get started right away.

Kevin: San Francisco SAT course instructor
...helped me a lot in being a successful tutor. In my opinion, the most important part of tutoring is understanding each individual's needs and learning methods. Everyone is different and to be a successful tutor, you cannot apply the same teaching methods to every student. Understanding how quickly students learn, what types of strengths they have, and their motivations for receiving tutoring is key to helping a student achieve their academic goals. My tutors have...
Education & Certification
- Georgetown University - Current Undergrad, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- PSAT
- +16 subjects

Jean: San Francisco SAT course instructor
...school math subjects. I like to incorporate into my lessons the psychology behind how we learn new concepts and thereby discover how to apply them appropriately. With both a tech and an artistic background, Im particularly interested in using technology to teach concepts in visual, interactive, and fun ways. Lately, when Im not working remotely as a CRM consultant or shooting photography, Ive been working on Prezi presentations and reviewing various test prep books to...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelors, B.S. Mathematics/Economics
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- ISEE
- Macroeconomics
- +30 subjects

Kristine: San Francisco SAT course instructor
...percentile. For more than eight years, I have taught students in many different subjects such as DAT, SAT, Chemistry (General and Organic), Biology, and Physics in both classroom and tutoring environments. Besides academics, I have even taught swimming and dance. My tutoring style focuses on tailoring the lesson to target the students weaknesses. I am very attentive and adaptable ensuring a more productive experience. In my free time, I enjoy swimming, running, and traveling.
Education & Certification
- Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelors, Genetics and Psychology
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- ASVAB
- Algebra 3/4
- +30 subjects

Edwin: San Francisco SAT course instructor
I recently graduated magna cum laude from UCLA with a BS in Applied Mathematics with a minor in Chinese. I have a bout two years of experience in tutoring students. I tutor high school and college level mathematics and SAT/ACT preparation. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, the subjects that interest me the most are calculus,...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- CAHSEE
- ACT
- +29 subjects

Eric: San Francisco SAT course instructor
...volunteered in Buffalo, NY with an after-school program where I provided one-on-one instruction for K-12 students in all subject areas but focused in math and literacy. I also worked as a substitute teacher in the Buffalo area providing quality instruction in a variety of disciplines as needed. I plan to continue substitute teaching in the 2015-2016 school year in the San Francisco Bay Area. While my teaching certification is in instrumental music, my primary interest...
Education & Certification
- Vanderbilt University - Bachelor in Arts, Music
- Vanderbilt University - Masters in Education, Education
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Arithmetic
- Comparative Literature
- Literature
- +29 subjects

Elizabeth : San Francisco SAT course instructor
...a healthcare consultant after the upcoming summer. I working towards an MBA. I have a passionate for dance, and performed in hip hop, Latin jazz, and Bollywood performances throughout college. Everyone has the potential to be whoever they want to be, if they put in the hard work. I motivate my students to find their own drive, becoming independent, hardworking and passionate about what they do. Each student is unique, and once I figure out...
Education & Certification
- Washington University in St Louis - Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- Differential Equations
- Mechanical Engineering
- +47 subjects

Jennifer: San Francisco SAT course instructor
...start of my junior year in college, in topics ranging from language arts to mathematics for elementary to college students. I believe that the most productive progress can be made with the one-on-one interaction tutors can have with students. With this interaction, I can tailor my teaching methods and figure out a better way to explain a difficult concept. Being able to be a part of a student's learning progress and helping them reach their...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Riverside - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- CLEP
- ISEE
- +107 subjects

Shannon: San Francisco SAT course instructor
...as a Bachelor's of Arts degree in English, with an emphasis in Literature, Criticism, and Analysis. I have worked as a tutor for six years. During this time, I have had the most experience tutoring pre-algebra, algebra, advanced algebra, geometry, Spanish and college-level algebra. I think based on the amount I have tutored and my overall experience, my favorite subject to tutor is math because there is always one, and only one, right answer. Through...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Davis - Bachelors, Biological Sciences & English (Double Major)
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Languages
- Reading
- College Essays
- +48 subjects

Jacqueline: San Francisco SAT course instructor
...Writing. I have studied Essay Writing at Oxford University and Literature at Harvard University. In my free time, I am a volunteer for several charitable organizations such as Romanian Children's Relief, Stop Hunger Now, and Relay for Life. Though I tutor in a wide variety of topics, I am most passionate about English. I am a highly skilled writer and editor who can provide valuable tutoring to any student struggling with the written word. Most...
Education & Certification
- University of Richmond - Bachelor in Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- PSAT
- ACT
- +30 subjects

Josh: San Francisco SAT course instructor
My favorite word is "why." And why is that, you may ask? Well, I am subject to a never-ending flow of knowledge because I perpetually wonder why. The search for answers to any question beginning with "why" has taught me everything I know -- and put me in a position to disseminate my knowledge to other people. Tutoring is the best possible way for me to do that.
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Current Undergrad, Physics, Economics
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- CAHSEE
- Advanced Placement
- +66 subjects

Mustafa: San Francisco SAT course instructor
...my freshman year of college, and continued to do so throughout my college years. I primarily worked as a private tutor, helping middle school and high school aged students in a wide variety of math and science courses. I also volunteered on a weekly basis at a local community center to provide homework and study help to students. I have also helped students study and prepare for the PSAT and SAT math sections. It is...
Education & Certification
- Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Chemistry
- High School Physics
- Math
- +43 subjects

Steven: San Francisco SAT course instructor
...particulary passionate and excited about tutoring in science and math. I also have an extensive background in standardized tests, so I would love to pass on my tips and tricks for those preparing for the SAT and ACT. Of note, something in particular that attracts me to tutoring is that by working one-on-one with a student, I am able to cater my teaching style towards his or her learning style, ultimately allowing the student to...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- 5th Grade Science
- +80 subjects

Mitchell: San Francisco SAT course instructor
...my freshman year, I spent 10-12 hours a week tutoring students in public housing in a wide range of subjects. While I can tutor many different subjects, I am best with Math and English because of the amount of experience I have tutoring in these areas. I also have a particular interest in standardized tests such as the SAT and would want to tutor in that as well. I particularly have an interest in tutoring...
Education & Certification
- Boston College - Bachelor of Science, Political Science & International Studies
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- Pre-Calculus
- SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 2
- +17 subjects

Daniel: San Francisco SAT course instructor
...at Touro University - California. Simultaneously, I am applying for medical school right now, and hopefully, I will be enrolled in a medical school by August of 2016. I started tutoring in high school. Math always came natural to me, but I also understood the struggles of understanding math. Along with math, Physics and Biology have always been my forte. I think physics helps us understand how the universe functions in our day to day...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, Molecular and Cellular Biology
- Touro University - Masters, Medical Health Sciences
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- Algebra
- SAT Mathematics
- +32 subjects

Jessica: San Francisco SAT course instructor
...California, and for high school I studied Acting at the Orange County High School of the Arts. I have been tutoring since beginning my undergraduate career at Stanford University. In my free time, I set up a private tutoring practice in the Palo Alto/ Los Altos/ Redwood City areas. Upon my graduation, I moved back home to Tustin, Orange County. I now work for Elite Academy, a test prep company with international branches, where I...
Education & Certification
- Stanford University - Bachelors, Theatre and French
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- PSAT
- ACT
- SAT Writing and Language
- +16 subjects
Education & Certification
- Murray State College - Associate in Science, Medical Office Assistance
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- UK GCSE
- HSPT
- ACCUPLACER
- +203 subjects

Jennifer: San Francisco SAT course instructor
...American Literature and minored in Creative Writing. Currently, I work as a Teaching Assistant and graduate instructor for college-level rhetoric and composition classes, as well as university-level senior thesis and literature seminars. I also work with everyone from ESL students to students with multiple languages to elementary-aged students just learning to read and write for the first time. And although it may sound silly, I get really excited about reading, writing, researching, and editing, and...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
- Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- CLEP
- SAT Subject Tests
- +128 subjects

Carlos: San Francisco SAT course instructor
...others more knowledgeable and passionate about math and science through scientific communication and tutoring. I am most passionate to tutor Calculus, Linear algebra, and ACT/SAT Math. I believe that the biggest obstacles to learning Math are 1. judgmental social environments and 2. inexperience with the multidimensional nature of math. As such, I foster an open environment where all mathematical questions and concerns are welcome and I always strive to teach three key mathematical skills: identifying...
Education & Certification
- Stanford University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- ACT and SAT All-In-One Classes
- Pre-Calculus
- +31 subjects

Joseph: San Francisco SAT course instructor
...Finance. I worked two years for Rutgers Upward Bound TRIO program, in which I helped students ranging from freshmen to seniors in high school learn and practice the fundamentals of writing, reading comprehension, essay writing, SAT Math, SAT Writing, and SAT Reading. In the summer of 2015, I moved to the Bay Area, where I am currently taking fall semester courses at Berkeley City College. Although It was initially hard for me to swallow the...
Education & Certification
- Berkeley City College - Current Undergrad, English
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- High School English
- Trigonometry
- English
- +15 subjects

Evan: San Francisco SAT course instructor
...years of teaching experience at private tutoring companies, UC Berkeley, UC Berkeley's Summer Bridge Program, and as a freelance political science/calculus tutor (there's more overlap than you think). In 2014, my paper "Set Theory and Fuzzy Sets: Their Relationship to Natural Language" was published in the Newsletter of the American Political Science Association Organized Section for Qualitative and Multi-Method Research. I'm fond of good food and bad puns. In my free time, I wish I...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- ACT Writing
- Essay Editing
- +130 subjects