BASICS
If this a student’s first ACT or SAT and you would like a jump start before you start a self-study program or before you commit to working with me, this is the best option. I offer 5 introductory sessions for the ACT to go over a practice test and 4 introductory sessions for the SAT. This allows you to decide if I am the right fit and/or gives you a foundational knowledge of the test. I also provide guidance after these sessions of what study materials to use and how to study
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If you have been studying for the ACT and SAT alone and you cannot figure out why your score is going up. If you are debating whether the ACT or SAT is the “right test.” If you have a test on Saturday and it is Monday and you are panicked, this is the session for you.
This is just a quick 1.5 hour session (or sessions) where I guide and direct you to the best opportunities to highlight your strengths. I have worked with students who had limited budgets but need support. Some of those have gone on to get their “goal” score and even qualify for National and State scholarships that require a certain ACT/SAT score after 1.5-2 hours.
SAT and ACT READING & WRITING TUTORING INTENSIVE
If you are looking for a specialist for SAT/ACT reading and writing, you came to the right place. I specialize in all areas of the SAT and ACT. That being said, I started in SAT and ACT reading and writing. I specialize in working with students who may have a high math or science score but are struggling to get a comparable reading or writing score. I focus on helping those students relate to reading/writing in the same way they relate to math and science. I work with students who also want to get a perfect score on reading/writing but can’t seem to figure out how. I have had multiple students go on to get perfect scores for SAT and ACT reading/writing. The SAT & ACT reading and/or writing tutoring intensive is typically completed within 3-5 sessions.
SAT & ACT MATH Tutoring Intesive
If you don’t know “what they are asking” for the SAT math or “can’t figure out how to get so many questions done” for ACT math or “can’t figure out what to study “ for either the SAT or the ACT math sections, look no further. In my time as a tutor, I’ve helped multiple students achieve a perfect score in math and helped students improve their math score overall. I help students strategize for the SAT and ACT math students. I work with students in all ranges but this particular intensive is best for students who scored below 500-600 math range and the below 20-27 ACT math range on real or practice tests. I help students learn how to take the SAT and/or ACT math test and work more strategically. The SAT & ACT math tutoring intensive is typically completed within 3-5 sessions.
ACT SCIENCE Tutoring INTENSIVE
Before you explore ACT Science tutoring, do me one favor. Buy For the Love ACT Science book here (this is an affiliate link, I do not get paid by Private Prep to promote this book). This is the most effective book for ACT prep and I use it all the time for ACT Science Tutoring. I have seen student’s scores go up 3-5 points instantly with this book. That may be all you need to do. If you still need help, I can provide support. The ACT Science Tutoring intensive is for students who score between below 20-27 on the ACT science section. While I tutor students who have received a perfect ACT science score and tutor students in the 28-35 range as well, I found the students who received the most benefit from ACT Science tutoring were students whose practice test or actual test scored between 20-27. The ACT science tutoring intensive is typically completed within 3 sessions.
SAT & ACT SELF-STUDY ROADMAPS
First, please access my book recommendations for SAT and ACT self-study here. Also, if you are using Khan Academy for SAT prep and not seeing results, more Khan Academy will not help. Paul Tough’s book Years that Matter Most which is now called The Inequity Machine discusses how the College Board may have not accurately reported the data on Khan Academy’s effectiveness (affiliate link- I was not paid to promote this book). I do not use Khan Academy much with my students. My students see better results with 1600.io free or paid courses. I use 36University (which is a paid subscription) for my ACT students. Sorry, have not found a free tool.
That all being said, if you need someone to support you as you develop a SAT or ACT self-study plan, I am more than willing to support you. The session typically takes 1 hour and I review your SAT/ACT report and develop a roadmap. Many of my students with roadmaps have gone on to improve their scores, get higher scores, and even qualify/win a National Merit Scholarship or Bright Futures Scholarship.
INTENSIVE PREP
Typically if you want to improve 100-200 SAT points or more and/or 2-3 ACT points you will need about 8-12 weeks of prep (depends on the score jump needed and what subject areas you need improvement in. Intensive test prep is for students who have the time to commit and want to work with me to improve their score
Unsure what you need?
Ask. You can also start with 1-5 sessions and return as needed. I refuse to lock students/caretakers into a long-term commitment. If I am not the right fit or your student has met their needs, you are not locked into working with me. There is a contract which details our legal commitments to you but we allow any student to cancel their session 24 hours in advance.