If you feel that your student could benefit from taking an SAT Writing and Language class, Varsity Tutors offers several comprehensive SAT Writing and Language prep courses that may suit your needs. The SAT is the definitive standardized exam, taken by high school students across the country since 1926. It serves as an indication of a test-taker's college-readiness, though each school weights it in relation to other factors (GPA, difficulty of schedule, extracurricular activities, etc.) differently. If you want to help the student in your life take their test prep to a new level, consider enrolling them in an SAT Writing and Language prep class today!
Most SAT Writing and Language prep courses begin by going over the structure of the test. The SAT is a timed paper-and-pencil exam. The Writing and Language section places students in the role of an editor, with questions asking how to correct original passages deliberately flaunting one or more English rules. Here is some more basic information about the test:
SAT Writing and Language Facts
- All questions come from provided written passages
- Questions are multiple-choice
- Some passages include tables, graphs, and charts
- No math is required
- Prior knowledge of the information in the passages is not part of this test.
- The Writing and Language Test combines with the Reading Test for one half of your composite SAT score.
For example, the following sample question can give you a good sense of the types of questions that might appear on the SAT's Writing and Language section:
SAT Writing and Language Sample Question
- This question is based on a particular sentence from a provided written passage
- Which choice completes the sentence with accurate data based on the graph?
- NO CHANGE
- warning, however, that job growth in urban and regional planning will slow to 14 percent by 2020.
- predicting that employment of urban and regional planners will increase 16 percent between 2010 and 2020.
- indicating that 14 to 18 percent of urban and regional planning positions will remain unfilled.
- Which choice completes the sentence with accurate data based on the graph?
If your student could use some additional experience with questions like this, they may benefit from taking practice exams during an SAT Writing and Language course. Not only does completing practice exams give students a sense of the time available to them on test day, the results may also help you determine their academic strengths and any areas of opportunity that could use improvement.
At Varsity Tutors, we offer two different types of SAT Writing and Language classes. The first is a private SAT Writing and Language prep course with a one-on-one tutor. Working with a private instructor allows your student to learn at their own pace, whether that means glossing over a particular topic or spending additional time on it. Any questions your student asks can also be addressed immediately, allowing misunderstandings to be corrected before they have a chance to multiply. Your student's instructor may even be able to design SAT Writing and Language courses around their unique needs. For example, a visual learner might work with flashcards listing common grammar rules, while an auditory learner might get more out of a lecture format with grammatical errors stressed to make them stand out more.
Alternatively, you may opt for a course. A course is a small SAT Writing and Language prep group consisting of an instructor, your student, and several classmates. Students are free to interact with one another, creating a collaborative learning environment that some may find beneficial. This option still allows you to arrange private sessions outside of your student's Group Course if they require personalized help with something.
Both options include access to our proprietary Live Learning Platform, a mobile-friendly online classroom that provides the benefits of face-to-face tutoring without the hassle of arranging a physical meetup. We also do our best to make SAT Writing and Language prep classes as convenient as possible. For instance, we try to refer every client to an instructor who meets their scheduling needs.
If you would like more information about our SAT Writing and Language course offerings, please contact an Educational Consultant today with any questions you have. Let's pursue your student's academic goals together!

Eric: Meriden SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...me to have a strong command of the English language in all its forms, including the reading of literature and poetry, writing academic essays, a knowledge of grammar, and other linguistic elements such as phonetics to help with teaching pronunciation. Professionally, I've been an English educator for the past 6 years, teaching everything from beginning...
Education & Certification
- Plymouth State University - Bachelors, Philosophy
- Boston University - Masters, Theology
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Reading
- SAT Subject Tests
- Test Prep
- +33 subjects

Tessa: Meriden SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...way they are, and by lifting the curtain on the intricacies of the subject matter. I believe that learning is, and ought to be, for its own sake. Math and philosophy, and their nuanced interactions, are my great passions. I've run more 5ks and 10ks than I can count, but the validation of completing a long...
Education & Certification
- Yale University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics and History
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Reading
- SAT Mathematics
- SAT Math
- +106 subjects

Daniel: Meriden SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...teaching game design to ages 10-17 at a computer camp this past summer. My favorite thing to teach is game design because that is what I am most passionate about but I also enjoy teaching in general. I find it very rewarding to teach and help students learn, especially, when it is a subject they...
Education & Certification
- Becker College - Bachelors, Interactive Media Design
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Mathematics
- SAT Reading
- SAT Math
- +49 subjects

Katherine: Meriden SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...was this happening? Students have so much pressure to perform well on standardized tests. We cram with flashcards, pull all nighters, and even sacrifice our social time to prove to the world that we retained what we learned that year. But are we *actually* learning? My goal as a tutor is to make your studies...
Education & Certification
- University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Human Development & Family Studies
- Fairfield University - Current Grad Student, School Counseling
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Reading
- Clinical Psychiatry
- Genetics
- +65 subjects

Jessica: Meriden SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...- and I still enjoy creating those innovative, engaging lessons today! I am a certified English teacher for grades 7-12 and a certified Reading Specialist for grades K-12. I love working with students of all ages in order to highlight their potential and strengthen any areas of concern. My teaching experience includes teaching for over...
Education & Certification
- Fairfield - Bachelor in Arts, English
- Sacred Heart - Master of Arts Teaching, Education/Reading
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Reading
- AP English Language and Composition
- ACT Reading
- +61 subjects

Justin: Meriden SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...this than through tutoring. I recently graduated from Georgetown University (Summa Cum Laude) with a B.S. in Human Science and a minor in Music. This Fall, I will be starting a Masters program in Music History at the Hartt School of Music. Throughout college, I took multiple upper-level courses in the basic sciences and music,...
Education & Certification
- Georgetown University - Bachelors, Human Science
- Hartt School of Music - Current Grad Student, Music History
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Reading
- SAT Mathematics
- SAT Math
- +30 subjects

Ashley: Meriden SAT Writing and Language course instructor
I am passionate about literature and writing; I have been teaching in a classroom for the last eight years and would like to extend my expertise by helping students one on one. ... I believe that students learn best through modeling, guided practice, and independent practice. I personally believe that students are more successful when they take responsibility for their learning.
Education & Certification
- University of Connecticut - Bachelors, English
- Quinnipiac University - Masters, Secondary Education
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Reading
- PSAT Writing Skills
- English Grammar and Syntax
- +16 subjects

Ellis: Meriden SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...East Haven, Cheshire, Bethany, Woodridge, and Madison) have acknowledged these successes by repeatedly selecting me as presenter of library sponsored SAT preparation seminars. (The seminars have garnered substantial positive online and print publicity). These successes as well as extraordinarily positive references from parents, students, teachers, and school principals are set forth in my website: www.eratnertutor.com...
Education & Certification
- Trinity College Hartford CT - Bachelors, Modern Languages
- University of Pennsylvania School of Law - PHD, Law
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Reading
- SAT Math
- ACCUPLACER Reading Comprehension
- +118 subjects

Marty: Meriden SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...I was rehired as a math interventionist and I've been working at that job ever since, and loving it. I'm active in my local Lutheran church and served as its financial secretary. I'm currently an elder in my church. I've taught in summer school and in after school programs too. I do love teaching... that's...
Education & Certification
- University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Mathematics Education
- Wesleyan University - Masters, Mathematics
- State of Connecticut - Certificate, Mathematics Teacher Education
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Reading
- SAT Math
- Business
- +131 subjects

Sanaea: Meriden SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...am really passionate about helping students get excited about the subjects they are learning and inculcating strong study habits at a young age. I have always enjoyed being involved in education and have extensive experience tutoring elementary school age and high school students. Science has always been one of my favorite subjects, so I would...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Reading
- SAT Mathematics
- SAT Math
- +32 subjects

Wayne: Meriden SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...an award-winning teacher with over 40 years of experience. I have a bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree in Spanish, and have studied, lived and traveled in the Spanish-speaking world. I love it when my students improve their Spanish with my help, and am even more thrilled when they catch some of my love for Spain...
Education & Certification
- Drew University - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
- University of Connecticut - Master of Arts, Spanish
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Reading
- Science
- ACT
- +20 subjects

Keith: Meriden SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...a recent graduate of Williams College, where I studied political science with sidelines in history and English. Next fall, I am headed to Ithaca to study at Cornell Law School. I have experience tutoring in all subjects for high school standardized tests and in writing and history at higher levels, and am excited to pass...
Education & Certification
- Williams College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
- Cornell University - Juris Doctor, Prelaw Studies
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Mathematics
- SAT Reading
- SAT Essay
- +32 subjects

Matthew: Meriden SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...a considerable amount of time working as an EMT as well as volunteering at Hospice. I am currently working in a research laboratory where cutting-edge biochemical technology (such as CRISPR-Cas9) is regularly used; a real-world experience which has enhanced my ability to describe advanced biology and chemistry concepts. I tutor in a wide variety of...
Education & Certification
- Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Reading
- SAT Math
- SAT Mathematics
- +31 subjects

Stephanie: Meriden SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...comfortable with both the format and the material on each exam. As a student, I know how important tutoring is, not only to improve grades but also to gain a better understanding of the material. Whenever I dedicate time to tutoring, I try to keep things engaging and fun. Motivation is definitely a key to...
Education & Certification
- Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Math
- SAT Reading
- Elementary School Writing
- +63 subjects

Christopher: Meriden SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...the years since I last tutored, and out of a desire to recapture the sense of fulfillment that comes with being a teacher, I began privately SAT tutoring in the local area a few months ago and was reminded of how well suited my personality and my intellectual curiosity are to teaching. I always loved...
Education & Certification
- Duke University - Current Undergrad, Italian and European Studies
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Reading
- SAT Math
- SAT Mathematics
- +29 subjects

Jennifer: Meriden SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...ages. It is gratifying to help you shape your future by sharing my expertise in Spanish, English as a Second Language or study skills for exams. I am a native Spanish speaker and have worked with students in the primary grades, middle school and high school more than 15 years. I have a Masters in...
Education & Certification
- University of Connecticut - Associate in Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Fairfield University - Master of Arts, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Reading
- Elementary School English
- ACT Science
- +25 subjects

Emily: Meriden SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa. I majored in Biology with a concentration in Cell and Molecular Biology and a minor in Chemistry. In addition to tutoring math and science, I also greatly enjoy helping students with SAT prep and college essay writing. I worked as a writing tutor for undergraduates for several years...
Education & Certification
- Duke University - Bachelors, Biology, General
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Medicine (MD)
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Math
- SAT Reading
- Graduate Test Prep
- +35 subjects

Smriti: Meriden SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...where I wished for a mentor to guide me through challenging subjects like Calculus, French, and SAT/ACT Prep! I've worked with students of all ages and have successfully tutored both neurodivergent and neurotypical students, including those with varying cognitive, learning, and physical challenges, which taught me the importance of adaptability in teaching. I teach a...
Education & Certification
- New Jersey Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Human-Computer Interaction
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Math
- Middle School Reading
- English Grammar and Syntax
- +130 subjects

Phillip: Meriden SAT Writing and Language course instructor
I'm a rising junior at Brown University studying biomedical engineering. I have lots of experience in middle school through college level instruction in STEM and SAT/ACT prep. My goal is to provide a fun and productive learning environment by only teaching subjects that I am passionate about.
Education & Certification
- Brown University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
- Warren Alpert School of Medicine of Brown University - Doctor of Medicine, Biomedical Sciences
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Mathematics
- SAT Reading
- SAT Math
- +72 subjects

John: Meriden SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...goals, I am committed to providing personalized guidance and support every step of the way. Through a dynamic and interactive teaching approach, I strive to cultivate a stimulating learning environment where curiosity is nurtured, critical thinking is encouraged, and success becomes inevitable. I believe that education is not just about acquiring knowledge; it's about unlocking...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Master of Science, Finance
- CFA Institute - Associate in Science, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Math
- SEE - Special Enrollment Exam
- Computer Science
- +620 subjects