SAT
The SAT is a requirement for most four-year colleges.
Most high school students take the SAT during junior or senior year.
In my experience, University of California (UC) schools focus more on numbers: SAT and grades.
In my experience, Ivy League schools take a more holistic approach and weigh SAT, grades, and "soft" factors like extracurricular activities.
Two-year community colleges do not require the SAT, but use the SAT as a placement exam.
You should begin preparing for the SAT as early as freshman year.
Most schools offer the PSAT during junior year to familiarize students with the format.
My approach:
In my opinion, the SAT measures one's test-taking ability, rather than innate knowledge.
This means that you can improve on the SAT through preparation, no matter where you start.
I teach you the techniques of test-taking, and practice them until they become intuitive.
FAQ:
1. Why should I choose you as a SAT tutor?
There are a lot of smart people, but there are few people who have the passion and empathy to teach. I am an excellent teacher.
2. How can I improve my SAT math?
The SAT math is different than high school math courses.
High school math courses focus on algebraic equations (i.e. 2x + 3y = 5).
SAT math tests a one's ability to translate verbal sentences into algebraic equations (e.g. "twice as many red apples as yellow apples").
I first teach you a solid foundation of SAT math.
I then teach you deductive strategies so you can come up with an answer when you get stuck.
On the SAT math, there is more than one way to skin a cat.
3. How can I improve my SAT reading?
The key to doing well on the SAT reading is process of elimination on the multiple choice - A) B) C) D) E)
I share with you the techniques I learned in law school on close reading.
I then teach you techniques in process of elimination so that you can slice through any question like a warm knife through butter.
4. How can I improve on the SAT essay?
Every essay question on the SAT involves two sides.
I teach you how to draw a "pro-con" chart so that you can organize your thoughts before you start writing.
In order to improve your structure and grammar, I work with you line-by-line to revise your practice essays.
5. How can I improve on my SAT writing?
The key to SAT writing is grammar.
I teach you a foundation of grammar rules.
I then practice each grammar rule one at a time, until they become intuitive.
You will learn how to break down any sentence into subject and verb.
6. What if I cannot commute to you?
I can work with you on the phone or on Skype.
7. What is the difference between the SAT and ACT?
The ACT de-emphasizes math, and adds a science section.
The SAT is weighted 50% math, while the ACT is weighted only 25% math.
Many students take both the SAT and ACT.
I help you choose which exam to take based on your strengths and weaknesses.
The SAT is a requirement for most four-year colleges.
Most high school students take the SAT during junior or senior year.
In my experience, University of California (UC) schools focus more on numbers: SAT and grades.
In my experience, Ivy League schools take a more holistic approach and weigh SAT, grades, and "soft" factors like extracurricular activities.
Two-year community colleges do not require the SAT, but use the SAT as a placement exam.
You should begin preparing for the SAT as early as freshman year.
Most schools offer the PSAT during junior year to familiarize students with the format.
My approach:
In my opinion, the SAT measures one's test-taking ability, rather than innate knowledge.
This means that you can improve on the SAT through preparation, no matter where you start.
I teach you the techniques of test-taking, and practice them until they become intuitive.
FAQ:
1. Why should I choose you as a SAT tutor?
There are a lot of smart people, but there are few people who have the passion and empathy to teach. I am an excellent teacher.
2. How can I improve my SAT math?
The SAT math is different than high school math courses.
High school math courses focus on algebraic equations (i.e. 2x + 3y = 5).
SAT math tests a one's ability to translate verbal sentences into algebraic equations (e.g. "twice as many red apples as yellow apples").
I first teach you a solid foundation of SAT math.
I then teach you deductive strategies so you can come up with an answer when you get stuck.
On the SAT math, there is more than one way to skin a cat.
3. How can I improve my SAT reading?
The key to doing well on the SAT reading is process of elimination on the multiple choice - A) B) C) D) E)
I share with you the techniques I learned in law school on close reading.
I then teach you techniques in process of elimination so that you can slice through any question like a warm knife through butter.
4. How can I improve on the SAT essay?
Every essay question on the SAT involves two sides.
I teach you how to draw a "pro-con" chart so that you can organize your thoughts before you start writing.
In order to improve your structure and grammar, I work with you line-by-line to revise your practice essays.
5. How can I improve on my SAT writing?
The key to SAT writing is grammar.
I teach you a foundation of grammar rules.
I then practice each grammar rule one at a time, until they become intuitive.
You will learn how to break down any sentence into subject and verb.
6. What if I cannot commute to you?
I can work with you on the phone or on Skype.
7. What is the difference between the SAT and ACT?
The ACT de-emphasizes math, and adds a science section.
The SAT is weighted 50% math, while the ACT is weighted only 25% math.
Many students take both the SAT and ACT.
I help you choose which exam to take based on your strengths and weaknesses.
