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If you're in the midst of SAT prep, Varsity Tutors can help get you started in a Chicago SAT course that offers a more intricate review that you might be able to get on your own. The SAT is an important component of college admissions, and it is important to be prepared so that you can receive the higher education you desire. Whether you're a student or a working professional who is preparing for the SAT, you might be wondering where to begin your preparation.
A Chicago SAT class could be the perfect solution for those looking for outside help as they begin or continue their studies. If you choose to pursue outside help through Varsity Tutors, you will take collaborative online classes led by an expert instructor. The SAT is a big hurdle to clear on your way to higher education, and SAT classes provide awareness of the content and layout of the tests, making for a perfect option for those who are looking to prepare themselves to perform at the best of their abilities.
What concepts could a Chicago SAT course assist me in reviewing?
The SAT contains four sections: Math, Reading Writing and Language, and the optional Essay section. Taking a maximum time of three hours, plus 50 minutes if you decide to take the optional Essay section, the SAT consists mainly of multiple-choice questions. Scores are based on the number of correct answers, and each section also receives a separate sub-score to provide insight into a student's individual strengths. You will need to know a wide array of skills, so seeking out the wisdom you can find in a Chicago SAT course is a great idea. Let's have a look at each individual section.
The Math section allows you 80 minutes to complete 58 questions. It is important to note that this is a two-part section. One section allows the use of a calculator and the other does not. The no calculator section contains 15 multiple-choice questions and 5 grid-ins, while the calculator section has 30 multiple-choice questions and 8 grid-ins. Some parts include several questions about one single scenario. The Math section covers content areas including algebra, problem-solving and data analysis, and advanced math. These content areas are tailored to assess skills such as fluency, conceptual understanding, and applications.
Then there is a 52-question Reading section. In this section, you will have a total of 65 minutes to showcase the following skills: command of evidence, words in context, and analysis in history, social studies, and science. These skills will be tested through the reading of various selections, the first being a passage from contemporary or classic U.S. or world literature. The next portion will involve reading one or a pair of passages from one of the U.S. founding documents or another passage from the Great Global Conversation documents. Additionally, a social science selection related to sociology, psychology, economics, or related areas will also be featured on the test. Finally, you will read two to three science passages examining developments and foundational concepts in physics, chemistry, biology, or Earth science.
Next, you will take the Writing and Language section. This section allows you 35 minutes to complete 44 multiple-choice questions, which all are based around provided written passages that may include tables, graphs, and charts. No math is required for this section, and prior knowledge of the information contained in the passages is not a part of this test. In terms of scorings, the Writing and Language section is combined with the Reading test for one-half of your composite SAT score. The skills assessed in this section include words in context, analysis of written passages, clarity of expression in ideas, and standard English conventions.
Lastly, there is an optional SAT Essay section. The Essay allows you 50 minutes to answer one question in which you read a passage and consider the author's use of evidence, reasoning in developing ideas and connecting the claims and evidence, and stylistic and persuasive elements. The purpose of this section is to write an essay evaluating the author's argument and persuasive abilities, which will assess your reading, analysis, and writing skills. The essay you write should not explain whether you agree with the author, but assess the author's argument.
Some additional things to know about taking the SAT include the times you'll be allowed to enter and leave the testing site. You will start by 8:00 am and be released at either 12 pm or 1 pm, depending on whether you decide to take the optional Essay section. Throughout the test, you will also be allowed one 10-minute break and one five-minute break. Lastly, it is important to remember the fact that there is no penalty for guessing, so it is always in your best interest to answer every question in each section.
How can a Chicago SAT course help me to prepare?
A Chicago SAT class can be an excellent supplement to classroom learning. Unlike in a traditional school setting where you have to wait for report cards, an SAT class will allow you to get continuous feedback. The tutors are able to give immediate, specific, and relevant answers to your questions, as well as provide tips and strategies for test taking. In the positive, encouraging work environment of an SAT class, you will not only receive assistance on your SAT prep, but you will also build general study skills that work for you personally and can be used for the rest of your life.
How can I find a Chicago SAT prep course?
Aside from helping you prepare for the SAT, taking a prep course is an investment in your future. Varsity Tutors can get you enrolled in a prep course that fits your schedule. No matter what your long-term goals are, you've put a lot of time and effort into your education already, so why not invest the time you've set aside to prepare in a convenient, comprehensive way to review? Contact Varsity Tutors today to get more information on how a Chicago SAT course could help you as you work toward completing the SAT and let us help you prepare for the future.
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Lee: Chicago SAT course instructor
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Alyssa: Chicago SAT course instructor
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Ben: Chicago SAT course instructor
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David: Chicago SAT course instructor
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Alex: Chicago SAT course instructor
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Rebecca: Chicago SAT course instructor
...Northwestern University where I received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Religious Studies. I am currently pursuing a masters degree in social work at the University of Chicago's School of Social Service Administration. I am passionate about tutoring because I want everyone to be able to perform academically at their highest possible level. I also think it is important that learning is not just for one assignment or one test, but...
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Marvin: Chicago SAT course instructor
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- The University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
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Katie: Chicago SAT course instructor
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Samantha: Chicago SAT course instructor
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Brad: Chicago SAT course instructor
I received my Bachelor's in Computer Science from MIT, and am passionate about helping others! Learning has always come easy to me, and it's something I want to pass on to those around me. I was also the Valedictorian of my high school in colorado and was a top10 all-purpose football player at MIT. Everybody learns differently, and I want to help you achieve your goals!
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Ruthie: Chicago SAT course instructor
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Ilana: Chicago SAT course instructor
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Andrea: Chicago SAT course instructor
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Peter: Chicago SAT course instructor
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Jessica: Chicago SAT course instructor
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Hallie: Chicago SAT course instructor
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Isabel: Chicago SAT course instructor
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Quinn: Chicago SAT course instructor
My main areas of speciality are French and English writing, reading, and grammar. In addition to scoring perfectly on the SAT Writing and Verbal sections, I have completed graduate-level coursework and an honors thesis at Northwestern University. Having lived and worked in Paris, France, I am capable of teaching French comprehension and structure with confidence and a great deal of experience. ... I believe strongly in assessing strengths, and using these areas of strength and confidence in a subject to master trickier concepts. Overall, mine is a confidence and positivity-based approach that encourages and facilitates my students' discoveries of answers in a way that feels less like being instructed and more like gaining mastery through their own abilities.
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Nandini: Chicago SAT course instructor
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