A 4-week class prioritizes high-impact strategies: test format and timing, question types across Reading, Writing, and Math, common traps and how to avoid them, and practice under timed conditions. Rather than reviewing all content exhaustively, the focus is on efficient problem-solving techniques, pacing strategies, and targeted practice on your weakest question types. You'll also learn how to analyze your mistakes so you don't repeat them on test day.

Pacing is one of the biggest challenges students face—running out of time before finishing sections. A 4-week prep class teaches you to identify which question types you can solve quickly versus those that need more time, so you can allocate your minutes strategically. You'll practice timed drills and full-length tests to build speed and accuracy, and learn when to skip a difficult question and come back to it rather than getting stuck.

Absolutely. Whether your challenge is Reading comprehension, Math problem-solving, or Writing and Language, a 4-week class can be tailored to spend more time on your specific weak areas. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who can diagnose exactly where you're losing points—whether it's vocabulary, algebra, grammar, or test anxiety—and build a focused study plan around that.

Most students benefit from taking 2-3 full-length, timed practice tests during a 4-week prep period—one at the start to establish a baseline, one midway to track progress, and one near the end to simulate test day. Between full tests, you'll do targeted drills on specific question types. The key is reviewing every mistake carefully to understand why you got it wrong, not just counting how many you missed.

Test anxiety often stems from feeling unprepared or unfamiliar with the test format. A 4-week class reduces anxiety by building familiarity through repeated practice tests and teaching you concrete strategies for staying calm under pressure—like managing your breathing, staying focused on one question at a time, and knowing when to move on. Many students find that confidence grows naturally when they practice in realistic, timed conditions before test day.

Your first session typically includes taking a diagnostic practice test (or reviewing one you've already taken) to identify your strengths and weaknesses across all three sections. You'll discuss your target score, timeline, and any specific concerns—like time management or particular question types. From there, your tutor creates a customized 4-week plan that focuses on the areas where you'll gain the most points.

Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors in the Toledo area who specialize in SAT prep. You'll be matched based on your specific needs—whether you need intensive 4-week prep, focus on a particular section, or help with test anxiety. Once matched, you can work with your tutor on a schedule that fits your timeline before test day.