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Varsity Tutors can help you find Seattle SAT prep services to help you increase your self-confidence heading into the test. The SAT is among the world's most well-known standardized exams, generally taken by juniors at local schools such as Lakeside School and Interlake Senior High School as well as students across the country. A good score could potentially help you reach for your educational goals, so this is one exam you want to prepare for well.
Thankfully, we can help equip you to pursue success. If you want to study in an organized classroom environment, we can set you up with a Seattle SAT prep course that provides the structure you're searching for. If you would rather study in a private learning environment, we can match you with a qualified Seattle SAT tutor who can help you work toward your academic goals. Contact us today to learn more about how we may be able to help you!
What subjects can I study during my Seattle SAT prep?
The SAT consists of three mandatory, multiple-choice sections (Math, Writing/Language, Reading) and an optional Essay prompt. Your Math grade is reported on a scale from 200-800, while your Writing/Language and Reading scores are combined into an "Evidence-Based Reading and Writing" score on an identical scale. These two numbers are then summed to get your final composite score on the examination.
If you choose to take it, the SAT's Essay question is scored on a scale from 6-24 and reported separately from the rest of the test. Certain colleges require prospective students to submit a score on their application, so it is best to make sure you can skip it before actually doing so. Here is a breakdown of what you can expect on all four SAT sections:
1. Math
The Mathematics section consists of a total of 58 items over an hour and 20 minutes, but it is divided into two separately-timed subsections. On one of them, you have 55 minutes to answer 38 questions with the help of a calculator. On the other, you have 25 minutes to answer 20 questions and you may not use a calculator. You are only allowed to use certain calculators on the calculator subsection, so make sure you have an admissible device on exam day. The SAT Math section as a whole measures your algebraic knowledge, quantitative problem-solving, and analytical thinking skills.
2. Writing and Language
The Writing and Language section consists of 44 questions over a 35-minute testing session. Most of the questions center on English language conventions such as grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation, but there are also vocabulary items and questions asking you to identify how a piece of writing could be made more effective. The details are very important here, so pay attention to everything in the question!
3. Reading
The Reading section consists of 52 questions that you have an hour and five minutes to answer. All questions on this section are about a reading passage sourced from a broad swath of academia. One is drawn from either American or world literature, 1-2 are primary sources from the Founding period of United States history, one is from a social science such as sociology or economics, and 2-3 are scientific texts on topics such as biology and chemistry. You may see a chart, table, or another graphic on this section, but you will not need to do any math.
4. Essay
The Essay prompt asks test-takers to evaluate how well an author expressed their ideas in an argument. You are instructed to concentrate on their reasoning, evidence, and stylistic decisions when drawing your conclusions. This section measures your written communication skills as well as how well you can use evidence to support your points. You also need reading comprehension skills to understand the text you are analyzing.
What are the benefits of each of my Seattle SAT preparation options?
If you opt for a Seattle SAT prep class, you'll study on a live virtual platform that makes it feel as though you're in the same room with your instructor and classmates. As such, asking for assistance is as easy as raising your hand. Varsity Tutors also vets every instructor we partner with, so you can count on learning from a great communicator with an outstanding knowledge of the SAT.
You might also be surprised by the value of studying with other students brings to the table. First of all, you can all split the cost of the class to get more value for your money in a literal sense. More importantly, the collaborative learning environment you foster can help you develop a more comprehensive understanding of topics on the exam. You might share your best active reading tips for the Reading and Essay sections, or maybe you'll give each other constructive criticism to improve your essay outlining skills. You may even be able to explain a concept to one of your new friends, furthering your own understanding while gaining the satisfaction of helping somebody else. If you ever feel like you're falling behind, you can also arrange private study time with your teacher on an as-needed basis.
If you want more personalized attention, you might want to work with a one-on-one instructor instead. A private educator can introduce new concepts at your pace, whether that means moving more quickly or more slowly than other settings. Your instructor can also adjust their teaching method to your preferred learning style to improve your study efficiency.
We also design all of our products with your scheduling needs in mind. If you want to try a course, we offer two and four-week options to help you find something that works for you. We also start new courses every week, so it's always a great time to pursue educational success. If you opt for private instruction, our proprietary Live Learning Platform facilitates convenient digital study sessions that are just as effective as in-person meetups.
How do I sign up for Seattle SAT prep?
Simply use the contact info on this page to get in touch with an expert educational consultant who would be happy to answer any questions you still have. Varsity Tutors looks forward to playing our small part in your Seattle SAT prep journey!
Jeffrey: Seattle SAT test prep instructor
...Careful, concept-oriented preparation can help ensure that students don't run into anything radically new on exam day. My preparation strategy aims to give students the instruction they need to recognize as many problem types as possible. Sitting for a standardized test can be a stressful experience for many people. I try to give students a firm toolkit of techniques and tactics so that they do not have to improvise in that kind of situation, and...
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- University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ISEE
- PSAT
- HSPT
- +34 subjects
Josh: Seattle SAT test prep instructor
...I still have a secret crush on math and science, and I love exploring and analyzing languages and the written word. (In fact, much of the music I have written has been inspired by literary or linguistic concepts.) I have taught courses in music theory, history, and composition at the University of Washington, and I have tutored students of all ages in school subjects ranging from biology to social studies. I especially like working through...
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- Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Music, Concentration in Composition
- University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Masters, Music Composition
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- PSAT
- ACT
- +42 subjects
Alisha: Seattle SAT test prep instructor
...And we love every second of it." I have heard so many of my professors make similar statements over the years. They work tirelessly so their students will be successful. He taught me to never give up on a student, to work hard for them, and always advocate for their success. Along with my other teaching experiences, I have been privately tutoring my friends and family for over a decade. My brother told me recently...
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- Gonzaga University - Bachelors, English
- University of Louisville - Masters, Women's and Gender Studies
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- PSAT
- COMPASS Writing Skills
- +24 subjects
Ibreez: Seattle SAT test prep instructor
...in Economics with concentrations in Business Analytics and Management. During my fall semester I was one of 14 students from the freshman class nominated to be a peer tutor in the Writing Center. I am taking a course on tutoring and it has given me deeper insights into different types of communication with students and how to personalize the experience for each person that I work with. I especially enjoying tutoring disciplines in math such...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Economics, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- PSAT
- PSAT Mathematics
- +21 subjects
Amelia: Seattle SAT test prep instructor
I am passionate about tutoring and about making students love learning. I can help with test prep, study skills, organizational skills, or a variety of subjects including up to college level physics, chemistry, and biology. I am currently finishing my Master of Athletic Training, and am extremely knowledgeable in the fields of Exercise Science, Anatomy, and Healthcare. In my free time, I love to hike and bike as well as attend sporting events.... When students are struggling with reading comprehension, I will ask them to underline, highlight, and identify any vocabulary words they do not understand. Then, we will begin to puzzle out the meaning of the word using contextual clues. Additionally, I find that preparing adequately for readings by reading subject headings first can allow students to prepare their mind for the task at hand.
Education & Certification
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Exercise Science
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Current Grad Student, Athletic Training
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- CogAT
- ACT
- Elementary School Writing
- +52 subjects
Ary: Seattle SAT test prep instructor
...educational backgrounds up to college level. I love helping students learn to craft an argument, chose their thesis and points, and build a structured, polished essay. I believe all students bring a unique and important perspective to their writing, and my job is helping them find their voice. In my free time, I work as an audio engineer, help out with gardening and cooking at my co-op house, and read widely and enthusiastically.
Education & Certification
- Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English and Comparative American Studies
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- PSAT
- Advanced Placement
- ACT
- +48 subjects
Amanda: Seattle SAT test prep instructor
...hope to apply my analytical and communication skills to a career in law or public policy. While attending university, I spent my free time finding ways to positively impact and further educate my community through my involvement as a campus tour guide, writing tutor, sexual assault counselor, and Greek life leader. I love traveling and have visited over 25 different countries and am particularly interested in the ways that writing and culture have symbiotically shaped...
Education & Certification
- Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, English
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- HSPT
- ISEE
- +37 subjects
Jessica: Seattle SAT test prep instructor
...in my current and prior work, my writing abilities have been paramount. I have found success both in school and my career through understanding how to research and write for different purposes and different audiences, and I am excited to help students build this essential skill. My goal as a tutor is also to help motivate students throughout the writing process, not only by highlighting the short- and long-term benefits of being able to write...
Education & Certification
- George Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, Journalism and Int'l Affairs
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- PSAT
- ACT
- ACT Math
- +32 subjects
Nathansaleh: Seattle SAT test prep instructor
...from the rest of the population. Throughout, I have maintained a steady and patient demeanor that puts students at ease. Fostering an environment for learning involves allowing students to experiment with new knowledge and understand its limits. Incorrect answers are just as important as correct ones, in their own ways. I provide students with a safe atmosphere to discover both. I like working with middle and high school students mostly because they get my humor...
Education & Certification
- Centralia Community College - Associate in Arts, General Studies
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- Science
- Life Sciences
- +52 subjects
Tien: Seattle SAT test prep instructor
...is in my best interest to optimize my teaching style and habits whenever I organize a session. I dabble in epistemology, which is the study of knowledge, and am very intent on streamlining studying skills. I can definitely teach subject matter in the short term, but I'm also looking to teach people how to learn effectively in the long run. My sessions involve a lot of "think about this idea in this way, so that...
Education & Certification
- University of Miami - Bachelors, Chemistry, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- Advanced Placement
- College Physics
- +41 subjects
David: Seattle SAT test prep instructor
...graduate and undergraduate level, I've gravitated towards teaching material that conveys the broad skills that allow students to understand the scientific method and use it to probe the natural world in an objective way. These experiences have led me to pursue a career in secondary education, where the big ideas of science are introduced. After having lived and studied on the east coast for the past decade, I am excited to have moved back to...
Education & Certification
- Amherst College - Bachelors, Chemistry
- Harvard University - PHD, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- PSAT
- Biology
- Algebra 2
- +37 subjects
Andrew: Seattle SAT test prep instructor
...my senior year, I tutored another student formally in their chemistry class. Becoming a tutor for the first time made me realize how much I valued and enjoyed teaching. The opportunity to help another student with their own learning journey was a very positive experience, and it ignited an interest in tutoring again. At the moment, I am most prepared to tutor for ACT and SAT preparation in all subject areas. My personal favorite areas...
Education & Certification
- Iowa State University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- College Essays
- ACT Writing
- +22 subjects
Sarah: Seattle SAT test prep instructor
...me to mentor a diverse range of people in a way that is both genuine and adaptable. My academic background is most immediately reflected in the life sciences and maths, but I am always thrilled to tutor students in the humanities, particularly essay writing, and social studies. I am excited and humbled by the opportunity to mentor others in a way that cultivates their sense of curiosity and deepens their understanding of our collective reality.
Education & Certification
- University of New Mexico-Main Campus - Bachelors, Biology, Dance
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- GED
- SAT Subject Tests
- Advanced Placement
- +85 subjects
Chris: Seattle SAT test prep instructor
...and Environmental Science) and all levels of high school math. In addition to my teaching and tutoring duties, I designed individualized lesson plans, curricula, homework assignments, and tests. Subjects I have successfully tutored Physics: all levels Chemistry: all levels high school, plus P-Chem, O-Chem Biology: all levels high school Math: all levels high school, plus Differential Equations, Statistics, some Group Theory. Standardized test preparation (incl. SAT, ACT, GRE, MCAT) Need help in another area? Just...
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- Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Physics
- University of Washington - Master of Science, Physics
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- Algebra 2
- ACT Reading
- +113 subjects
Kate: Seattle SAT test prep instructor
...with an International Baccalaureate diploma and completed my Extended Essay in the topic of Drama, so I tutor those courses as well! My teaching philosophy is one of dialogue - I believe that learning is a journey, and I want to help my students find their way to the joy of discovery that comes with confidence in their knowledge and their acquisition of knowledge. When not tutoring, I love all things theatrical - I am...
Education & Certification
- Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Drama
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- PSAT
- PSAT Critical Reading
- Public Speaking
- +33 subjects
Jacqui: Seattle SAT test prep instructor
...a teacher in a fifth-grade classroom, I've learned how to inspire even the most reluctant learners to love using their minds. There's nothing more gratifying to me then seeing a student understand, and I'm privileged to witness that moment often. Whether your student needs to master the art of writing the five-paragraph essay, prepare for the SAT, or write their personal statement, I can help them reach their highest potential and love their academic success....
Education & Certification
- Lewis & Clark College - Bachelors, Sociology and Anthropology
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT Writing and Language
- Essay Editing
- +12 subjects
Jack: Seattle SAT test prep instructor
...independence is a crucial step to true understanding of subject material. I also try to teach concepts rather than questions, as being able to answer a question will answer just that-one question. Teaching to the concept will allow you to answer the question and all other questions that employ a similar strategy. I also advocate for showing work and repeating steps to synthesize the learning process after a problem has been solved. Outside of education,...
Education & Certification
- University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelors, Mathematics
- University of Washington College of Education - Masters, Teaching Secondary Education-Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- ASPIRE
- +29 subjects
Robert: Seattle SAT test prep instructor
...prefer to tutor math. I think math is the foundation for many sciences and a solid understanding of math can lead to a better understanding of subjects like physics and chemistry. I think that education is based on building habits rather than falling into a pattern of getting behind then cramming. A lot of education is sequential and taking shortcuts doesn't always work. As someone who just returned to Seattle, I enjoy exploring new aspects...
Education & Certification
- University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor of Science, Applied Computational Math Sciences
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- Pre-Calculus
- High School Physics
- +26 subjects
Jack: Seattle SAT test prep instructor
...with youth. I spent five summers at a summer camp devoted to social and environmental justice, working with all age groups and doing everything from managing a day program to leading extended backpacking trips. I spent a year working as a wilderness therapy field guide, helping students achieve a breakthrough in their personal lives in a backpacking setting in central Oregon. And I was an instructor at an outdoor school in southern California for a...
Education & Certification
- University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Philosophy and English
- University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Current Grad Student, Masters in Teaching--Secondary English
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- GED
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +97 subjects
Lee: Seattle SAT test prep instructor
...educational gaps in structuring papers and arguments to assisting them with articles that are up for publication through various undergraduate journals. I love to study and tutor the areas of history, literature, and any field that deploys the use of critical analysis. I have noticed that students generally prefer to learn through a holistic approach that works to address not only their comprehension, but also their interest. I’m a huge fan of a good book,...
Education & Certification
- University of San Francisco - Bachelor in Arts, European and American History
- DePaul Univeristy - Master of Arts, Women's & Gender Studies
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Mathematics
- Reading
- SAT Math
- +45 subjects