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If you want to give yourself the best chance possible to improve your SAT test prep process, you can contact Varsity Tutors and sign up for an online Philadelphia SAT course. You can sign up for two- or four-week sections, and they're designed to be as convenient as possible. New classes start each week, and different sections run at different times of the weekdays and weekends.
In a class, a professional instructor leads a group of students like you in a live, interactive classroom. You have the benefit of both professional instruction and classmates who can share ideas and tips they might have learned along the way.
Each college or university you apply to will consider your SAT score along with the rest of your application materials, and it will help admissions boards make choices. Your score may also be used to decide which classes you should be placed in for your freshman year. Why not take advantage of a high-quality SAT course to enhance your test prep studies?
What subjects will I be able to study in a Philadelphia SAT course?
The SAT has three required sections: Math, Reading, and Writing and Language. There's also an optional Essay, which is not necessarily optional as certain schools or major programs might require this score. Be sure to look into this before deciding whether or not to complete the SAT Essay. Let's take a brief look at each section you'll examine in depth during your Philadelphia SAT class sessions.
The Math section has 58 questions that you must complete in 80 minutes. Of those, there are 20 questions that don't allow you to use a calculator. Your abilities in algebra, data analysis, problem-solving, and advanced math topics will be tested. You need to be able to solve problems quickly using inspection, finding shortcuts, and applying the solutions to real-life scenarios.
The Reading section consists of 52 questions for you to answer within 65 minutes. You'll answer multiple-choice questions about five to six passages. You'll be evaluated on your command of evidence, understanding of words in context, and ability to make inferences and draw conclusions from the information presented. You must also understand how word choice can affect style, tone, and even the meaning of a passage.
The Writing and Language section is set up similarly to the Reading section, in that it consists of passages followed by a total of 44 multiple-choice questions. You have 35 minutes to answer them all. You'll be tasked with improving text in a number of ways, such as sharpening the claims made, adding relevant details to support claims, improving word choice through context clues, and using more appropriate words to convey the correct tone and style. You'll also correct things like punctuation, sentence structure, and other standard English language conventions.
The Essay task allows 50 minutes to complete the entire process of reading a passage, analyzing it, organizing your response, and writing it clearly and concisely. You will assess the author's use of evidence to support their claims, logical reasoning to connect ideas and claims, and persuasive elements to sway the reader. You're not responding with your opinion or personal response, but rather analyzing the piece for its effectiveness.
The material on each section of the SAT will be covered in as much detail as needed. If you need more instruction on something the rest of your classmates seem to have mastered, you can request individual time with your instructor outside of sessions to get caught up, so there is no reason to worry about missing anything.
How do Philadelphia SAT classes help me prepare for the exam?
Studying in a collaborative environment could increase a student's ability to learn and retain information and skills. An SAT course allows you to work virtually alongside students studying for the same test as you. This is one way your class can help you prepare for the SAT.
Standardized exams like the SAT aren't the same as classroom quizzes and tests. They're developed for an entirely different purpose, and therefore, they look different and have their own set of rules and guidelines. There's a lot you can do to prepare for the SAT in addition to content review.
For example, your instructor may spend part of your Philadelphia SAT course describing the details of the test day. No matter where you are, the doors to the testing location open at 7:45 AM and close at 8:00 AM. You must arrive on time. The testing then begins between 8:30 and 9:00 and lasts for 3 hours for the required sections plus an extra 50 minutes for the Essay. You're given one 10-minute break and one 5-minute break, and finish up either at about noon or 1:00 PM, depending on whether you write the Essay. Your instructor can also go over other helpful information, like what you may and may not bring with you into the testing location.
This type of information can help you feel familiar with the exam process even before you ever take the SAT. Many people have testing anxiety, which can be exacerbated by the test's importance. Much of this anxiety is experienced due to fear of the unknown, so becoming as informed as possible about all aspects of the exam can help alleviate a lot of that anxiety.
How can I get signed up for a Philadelphia SAT prep course?
Fitting a Philadelphia SAT course into your schedule is simple and convenient when you reach out to Varsity Tutors. You may want to meet with your SAT classmates while you sip coffee at Uncle Bob's Coffee and Books before your classes begin at Germantown Friends School, in an empty classroom during your study hall period at Conestoga Senior High School, or at home on the weekend. Varsity Tutors can find you an option that meets your needs. To get signed up for a Philadelphia SAT class, contact Varsity Tutors today. We can set you up with an SAT course that starts as soon as you like.
Bill: Philadelphia SAT course instructor
...since 2014. I truly enjoy discussing syntax, content, and structure, not only because I may impart my own knowledge and experience, but because I may learn from the incredible diversity and uniqueness with which people approach language. I believe tutoring is mutual, and I am excited to work with as many different students as possible. I enjoy novel writing, playing guitar and piano, programming, playing RPGs (I'm a big Final Fantasy fan), and meeting new...
Education & Certification
- University of Maine - Bachelors, English and Philosophy
- University of Maine - Masters, English
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- GRE Verbal
- GRE
- ESL/ELL
- +13 subjects
Shayan: Philadelphia SAT course instructor
I'm a pre-health student at the University of Pennsylvania, and have an extensive background in the sciences. I can also rock the SATs and MCAT, so I've got that going for me. I love learning with students and trying to make the tedious work of learning as fun as possible. I think and teach in examples and make abstract concepts easily understandable. I also love sports, adventures, travelling!... My teaching philosophy is to teach in a way that makes materials understandable, accessible, and applicable to the real world!
Education & Certification
- University at Buffalo - Bachelors, Biology, General
- University of Pennsylvania - Current Grad Student, Pre-Health
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Physiology
- SAT Mathematics
- College English
- +26 subjects
Kevin: Philadelphia SAT course instructor
...Windsor Plainsboro School District, so I understand how stressful and competitive academics can be in and around this area. I tutor several subjects though I am strongest in the humanities particularly in preparation for the AP European/American History exams as well as the AP American Government/Comparative Politics exams. I also offer ACT/SAT Writing, ACT/SAT Reading, SAT Verbal and ACT English tutoring. My approach to tutoring is centered on the belief that nothing is particularly difficult...
Education & Certification
- American University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- AP United States History
- English
- +15 subjects
Ziyue: Philadelphia SAT course instructor
...teach to the your strengths, and make learning a really fun experience! Learning language can seem like a long task, but I like to set goals and use weekly agenda to improve your general study skills over a short amount of time! I also assign movies and fun videos to watch in Chinese. It is the most spoken language in the world, therefore, having this extra skill is extremely rewarding. In my free time, I...
Education & Certification
- Swarthmore College - Current Undergrad, Biology and Art
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- Mandarin Chinese 1
- Mandarin Chinese
- +13 subjects
Michael: Philadelphia SAT course instructor
...the LSAT in the admissions process, however, I am particularly passionate about helping students master this test. I know from personal experience that the LSAT can be frustrating, but I will help students to break down each section and minimize the test's intimidation factor. With patience, repetition, and an understanding of how the test writers think, the LSAT can become predictable and even enjoyable. I want to help students get to that point so they...
Education & Certification
- Middlebury College - Bachelors, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- AP English Language and Composition
- Geometry
- Pre-Algebra
- +26 subjects
Steven: Philadelphia SAT course instructor
...I was a peer tutor who would help struggling classmates in many math and science subjects. I also served as a merit badge counselor in my Boy Scout troop, teaching scouts (ages 12-17) in subjects such as First Aid and Emergency Preparedness. These experiences inspired me to continue this passion, striving to make learning a fun, insightful, and a lifelong process while helping students learn in the easiest and most effective way possible. My favorite...
Education & Certification
- Drexel University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- High School Biology
- +51 subjects
Aakash: Philadelphia SAT course instructor
...of fellowships for postgraduate research, including a US-UK Fulbright Award and a Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship. My areas of competency include English, Art History, Rhetoric, Spanish, and French. I am also proficient in SAT, GRE, and GRE Subject Test in English. My first Master of Arts is in English from the University of Sussex (UK) and my second is in Rhetoric from UC Berkeley. I am happy to work with students at all...
Education & Certification
- Swarthmore College - Bachelors, English Literature
- University of California-Berkeley - Masters, Rhetoric
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- PSAT
- Test Prep
- Homework Support
- +46 subjects
Kathy: Philadelphia SAT course instructor
I'm a recent Duke grad with experience in Resume Writing, Statistics, Mandarin Chinese, Art History, and Math. I'll be available starting in July through August to tutor. In September, I'll be pursuing my Masters Degree in London at the Sotheby's Institute of Art.... I believe there is no model that fits any one student and that getting to know that student and his or her learning process is integral to teaching him or her effectively and productively.
Education & Certification
- Duke University - Bachelors, Economics and Art
- Sothebys Institute of Art - Masters, Modern and Contemporary Asian Art
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- ACT Writing
- +28 subjects
Aaron: Philadelphia SAT course instructor
...group at Tufts for two years and gained experience working with students one-on-one to teach difficult passages and sections of songs. I currently am a Music teacher at a local Sunday school in Somerville, and enjoy working with children and young adults of all ages. I have taken the LSAT and tutor the entire test, though I feel particularly strong about the Logic Games and Logical Reasoning sections. I look forward to working with you!
Education & Certification
- Tufts University - Bachelors, Economics
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Elementary Math
- Other
- Business
- +22 subjects
Ronit: Philadelphia SAT course instructor
...me assessing where you are as a student in the topic at hand, asking you what you want out of our sessions (and me suiting your need to that desire as much as possible), and beginning a lesson plan. My SAT tutoring is split into 3 sections; the student takes home each part of a practice test and completes it, and once our session begins we review your answers and try to pinpoint where your...
Education & Certification
- CUNY Hunter College - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Differential Equations
- Pre-Calculus
- Trigonometry
- +22 subjects
Michael: Philadelphia SAT course instructor
College student driven to help other students excel academically. I personally like teaching through real world examples and through doing practice problems to gain understanding.... I typically teach by offering examples to gain understanding. I also enjoy offering additional problems to work through so that the student feels completely comfortable with the coursework.
Education & Certification
- University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Current Undergrad, Actuarial Mathematics/Economics
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- Middle School Math
- +36 subjects
Mary: Philadelphia SAT course instructor
...because of these experiences, my favorite subjects to help with tend to be those most involved with language - Latin, Spanish, Reading/Writing skills - as well as Psychology, a more recent passion. I'm also happy to assist students with math for test prep like the SAT and GRE. As a tutor I would consider my style to be supportive but challenging - I want my students to realize how capable they are, and to do...
Education & Certification
- College of the Holy Cross - Bachelor in Arts, Classics (Latin and Greek languages)
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- TOEFL
- SAT Subject Tests
- Quantitative Reasoning
- +32 subjects
Alex: Philadelphia SAT course instructor
...explain it in such a way that you understand it and can apply the knowledge to future problems. The second important ingredient to successful learning is a positive attitude by the student. When tackling tough math problems, many students begin to feel overwhelmed by the material. I make sure to teach the material at a level the student can understand before progressing to more difficult problems. I have found that this approach allows the student...
Education & Certification
- Drexel University - Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering
- Drexel University - Current Grad Student, Biomedical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- REGENTS
- SAT Subject Tests
- SSAT
- +17 subjects
Eric: Philadelphia SAT course instructor
...pursuing a technical degree I have diverse interests and I believe that my liberal arts background help me connect and communicate effectively as a tutor. I want to help you or your child understand the core concepts of any field instead of rattling off formulas and techniques for specific questions. To me, the mentor/mentee relationship is one of the most important human relationships --I will take any request seriously and put in my best effort.
Education & Certification
- Swarthmore College - Current Undergrad, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Advanced Placement
- ACT
- SSAT
- +92 subjects
Krishna: Philadelphia SAT course instructor
...minor in Business and Administration. Over the last five years, I have reconciled my passion for teaching and my desire to interact with fellow students through tutoring. While I have tutored in a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about science, math, and English. Having taught many students, each of whom were different in terms of personality and learning style, I understand the importance of tailoring the lesson to the student's strengths. As...
Education & Certification
- Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- PSAT
- ACT
- Pre-Algebra
- +51 subjects
Beckett: Philadelphia SAT course instructor
...or passing it on to others. I have helped a diverse range of people understand subjects from Spanish to drumming, improv comedy to calculus, up to this past year with AmeriCorps when I spent all my time tutoring literacy to struggling elementary schoolers. Through these experiences I've learned how to discover and draw out the strengths that each student brings to the table; how to be sympathetic to students' frustrations while also pushing them to...
Education & Certification
- Oberlin College - Bachelors, Comparative Literature
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- PSAT
- College Essays
- SAT Reading
- +62 subjects
Winnie: Philadelphia SAT course instructor
...really like working with students on the verbal and writing portions of the SAT because I find that, when approached the right way, these sections of the test are a lot of fun. In terms of my teaching philosophy, I like to keep things as active as possible. I think it's important that students feel they are engaged in a dynamic process; I view tutoring much like a conversation. If students have questions, I always...
Education & Certification
- Princeton - Bachelor in Arts, Comparative Literature
- Georgetown University - Master of Arts, Middle East Studies
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- TOEFL
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +38 subjects
Clifton: Philadelphia SAT course instructor
...I have yet to meet a student who I haven't been able to help in some way and I will never stop trying to help a student succeed. If my methods aren't the most effective, then I will find new ways to ensure that the sessions are productive and that the students goals are met. I am a laid back person who likes to make the sessions easygoing and fun but at the same time...
Education & Certification
- Tulane University of Louisiana - Unknown, Legal Studies/History
- Eastern University - Masters in Education, Multicultural Education
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- English Grammar and Syntax
- Middle School Math
- +46 subjects
Shua-Kym: Philadelphia SAT course instructor
...have attended a high school that allowed me the opportunity to offer academic support to my peers. There were no material incentives - the rewards were intrinsic. Thus, I learned to love teaching for its own sake. When I came to college, the opportunities only expanded. I was able to support myself through the first year of college on this skill alone. It continued to be something I enjoyed, and it ultimately led to me...
Education & Certification
- Swarthmore College - Bachelors, Economics
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Advanced Placement
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +128 subjects
Grant: Philadelphia SAT course instructor
...German, math, and English. I have been tutoring students in German, Algebra, Geometry, and SAT preparation for almost ten years. I have worked with eighth-graders preparing for private school entrance exams, have taught Algebra in public school, and I currently teach philosophy at a New Jersey community college. I enjoy helping my students learn to solve problems on their own, think for themselves, and learn the strategies to excel at standardized tests. In my free...
Education & Certification
- Texas A & M University-College Station - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology/Mathematics
- Princeton Theological Seminary - Masters, Theology
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- PSAT
- ISEE
- SSAT
- +33 subjects