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Our SAT Tutoring Approach
High school life is filled with many uncertainties, but when it comes to the SAT, proper test preparation ensures you feel calm and confident on exam day. Our 1-on-1 SAT prep program gives you access to knowledgeable guidance and a personalized plan tailored to your specific needs. Each of our SAT tutors brings a wealth of expertise and works with our proven process centered on three fundamental components:
Mastery of Content
Test-Taking Strategies
Applied Psychology
Our SAT prep tutoring methodology ensures every student experiences benefits, wherever they’re at in their test prep journey.
Learn more about our tutoring approach and values.
What is the PSAT?
The PSAT is a slightly less difficult version of the SAT. It gives students insight into the SAT format and a way to evaluate their strengths and weaknesses against this style of test. PSAT scores are a smart jumping-off point for SAT preparation. Most students take the test in the fall of their junior year, and will begin working with a PSAT tutor a few months prior to taking the exam. Those with outstanding performance may qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program. Our PSAT tutoring will help you maximize your score and build a solid foundation for your SAT prep.
SAT & PSAT Prep Rates & Programs
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À La Carte
$195/session
For students who want targeted support without a long-term commitment.
Ideal for filling gaps, getting unstuck, or fine-tuning skills with expert guidance.
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Memberships
Starting at $166/session
For students whose needs span multiple skills or may change over time.
Monthly memberships offer flexible, high-value support across service areas, allowing students to shift focus as priorities change.
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Packages
Starting at $170/session
For students ready to concentrate on one academic priority at a time.
Packages are designed for focused, goal-driven work, pairing expert instruction with a clear plan to build confidence and results.
Interested in a dynamic, supportive group class for SAT prep?
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SAT or ACT?
Make the right choice.
The SAT rewards critical analysis and depth of knowledge, while the ACT rewards quick recall and breadth of knowledge. The other significant difference between the two is the timing. The ACT gives you less time for each question, making pace a more critical factor. Students who excel in math and sciences may find the ACT best suited to their skillset. For more info, review our SAT-versus-ACT resource.
Still deciding which test is right for you? Contact us for additional insight.
SAT Test Sections & Scoring
The SAT consists of two sections: Reading & Writing and Math. The entire exam is delivered via the Bluebook app, and each section comprises two “adaptive” modules. A student’s performance in the first module—a mixture of easy, moderate, and difficult questions—will determine the difficulty of their second module. Not including an optional 10-minute break, the entire exam takes about 2 hours, 15 minutes.
Reading & Writing
Measures students’ reading comprehension, analytical skills, and their knowledge of the rules of punctuation, grammar, and language usage.
Questions are drawn from 11 types of questions, and each question is associated with one short passage.
Each module contains 27 multiple-choice questions to be answered within 32 minutes.
Math
Measures students’ conceptual math knowledge and problem-solving skills.
Content is drawn from Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Data Interpretation, with a heavy emphasis on Algebra.
A calculator is permitted for all questions, and an onscreen Desmos calculator is built into the testing platform.
Each module contains 22 questions to be answered within 35 minutes. Approximately 75% of these are multiple-choice, the remainder being student-entered responses.
Scoring
Reading & Writing modules yield a total section score ranging from 200-800; Math modules are also combined for a total section score ranging from 200-800
Total composite SAT score range of 400-1600
Ready to see how you stack up? Take a free, digital SAT practice test today.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Choosing not to submit SAT scores has advantages and disadvantages. For students with unimpressive test scores, applying test-optional helps keep the focus on application components that may be stronger, like grades and essays. For other students, presenting high test scores helps confirm academic preparedness or even balance out weak components, such as a low GPA.
Since test-optional policies change frequently, students should research schools they’re interested in early on in the process and consider the impact of withholding scores. At many colleges, SAT scores are considered when granting scholarship funds or awarding course credit.
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Most students take the SAT two or three times. We recommend pursuing a serious program of study with an SAT tutor before taking the exam for the first time. Retesting within 3-6 months is often part of a sophisticated testing strategy, and can help students manage SAT prep homework or navigate tricky sports schedules. However, retesting without additional preparation rarely yields better results. If you feel you're studying on your own and hitting a plateau with your scores, hiring an SAT/PSAT tutor can help you break through and reach new heights.
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Superscoring entails considering only the highest test section scores achieved across multiple test dates. Most colleges and universities follow this general policy. However, there are a few schools that recommend students submit all test scores; students are advised to craft their college lists early in order to develop a successful testing strategy.
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While some high schools offer a School Day SAT administered during the week, most students will need to register for the SAT via College Board’s website and take the exam on a Saturday.
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We do not offer score increase guarantees, nor do we track official scores or report on average gains. Each student’s tutoring journey looks very different – from where they start to how long they prepare to how committed they are to improving. What we do guarantee is that every student will get the best support possible, that we will be transparent throughout the process, and that we will be a reliable source of encouragement and information.
We will also be adaptive to whatever needs or challenges arrive. Students will work with their SAT/PSAT prep tutor to set reasonable goals, and for those ready to put in the work, significant gains are attainable.
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Our hourly, 1:1, private SAT tutoring rates and PSAT tutoring services start at $166/session. We offer SAT in person tutoring at our Portland and Lake Oswego locations, and are accustomed to working remotely with clients based elsewhere. Read more about our tutoring pricing and packages.