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Students who are reviewing for the SAT may be interested in a San Francisco Bay Area SAT prep course that Varsity Tutors can help you find. This class can provide you with a review that's more thorough than the one you might be doing alone. This preparation for the Scholastic Assessment Test is a major step for students about to enter college, who can enhance their prep by seeking out help to improve their performance during the test. Varsity Tutors can help you find an SAT course that can help you with practice exams and other resources for the test.
A test-taker opting for a San Francisco Bay Area SAT course will enjoy several study benefits. For instance, signing up allows you to attend online classes with other students and instructors. This learning environment helps people collaborate with one another and get immediate responses from instructors. Students could get reminders about topics to review, as well as updates about each upcoming review session. Another benefit to signing up are the tips students might receive about the SAT's coverage and format. By learning about the topics included and the running time of the exam, you'll be able to maximize your time by focusing the review on those topics straight away.
When a senior from Henry M. Gunn High School is applying for admission to college, chances are this won't be an easy task. They'll be facing tough competition from other high school seniors eyeing the same school. It's, therefore, crucial to achieve high scores on the SAT, as college screening committees consider this in deciding what to do with each applicant. This reinforces the importance of signing up for a test prep course to help you try to score well on your SAT.
SAT test prep instructors can help students by briefing them on the Math, Reading, Writing and Language, and Essay sections that comprise the exam. The SAT is given over the course of about three hours, with fifty minutes added for those answering the optional Essay part. Each section is designed to provide insight into a test-taker's areas of opportunity as well as strengths. What subjects are covered by San Francisco Bay Area SAT prep?
SAT test prep can help students prepare for the Math section, which is composed of fifty-eight questions that need to be solved in eighty minutes. This section requires exercising your skill in solving equations, analyzing expressions, and applying mathematical knowledge in real-life scenarios. Test-takers will be faced with questions involving algebra and other advanced math topics taught in high school. The Math section is split into two parts, with one being the calculator portion and one being non-calculator. For the former, students will be allotted fifty-five minutes to answer thirty questions. The latter will take twenty-five minutes and contain fifteen questions. Students can better prepare for the Math section by having an instructor brief them about algebraic equations, graphs, and other familiar math concepts.
Students will also receive info regarding Writing and Language, which will task students with understanding text, giving them sentence errors to correct, and arguments to critically think about. For instance, the section will challenge students to scrutinize written passages and answer questions regarding them. Another challenge of verbal reasoning would be English language mastery. Being knowledgeable in fixing sentence lapses is important in college since professors prefer documents that are thought-out and easy to understand. To properly manage your time for this section, take note that it has forty-four questions, with thirty-five minutes given for you to answer each. Your instructor can also discuss the Reading section, which has fifty-two questions and administered for sixty-five minutes. In this section, you will be given passages that relate to Literature, History, Science, Psychology, Economics, and other related areas. You will be required to read these thoroughly so that you can provide answers to questions that follow. For example, there are context clues and pieces of evidence in the passages that you'll have to spot and then cite in order to come up with a solution. This will measure how precisely and quickly a student can analyze topics in social studies, history, and science.
What benefits can a San Francisco Bay Area SAT course bring to help me prepare?
You may have many worries about test prep for the SAT. Some students, for instance, might have existing obligations outside of study, lack of knowledge about what to study, and the like. SAT prep courses are held in online sessions that has video chat so that students and instructors can converse regarding review topics. This means that a student from The Harker School, perhaps, can have some leeway in planning his or her study schedule for the SAT.
Besides online learning, test prep courses are available in two-week or four-week sessions. This is to accommodate different review paces of students since some might have less time to review the sections of the SAT.
The schedule-friendly benefits of SAT prep courses make them a resource worth investing in. Taking advantage of this type of assistance makes sense since students might be juggling a lot during their final years in high school. For example, they might need to study for final exams, scout possible colleges to apply to, or look for summer jobs while waiting for their admissions results. With the scheduling flexibility provided by online SAT test prep, you can opt to take a class any time it works for you, whether that's during your lunch hour or over the weekend. A student who's already working part-time might already have his or her schedule filled during weekdays, but there are several different sections of prep classes available. The educational consultants at Varsity Tutors can help you enroll in a class where the schedule fits with yours.
It's a smart idea to contact Varsity Tutors immediately to receive more details about SAT test prep courses. As soon as you reach our team, we can help set you up with an SAT test prep class very quickly, so you can get started right away.
Mei: San Francisco SAT course instructor
...different from most tutors and educators is my strategic mindset. Most teachers recite their curriculums like clock work and take the key details for granted. For example, when solving for the length of the longest side of a right triangle "ABC" (Pythagorean theorem), they will show 2 examples in class without explaining why side "C" is "C". Then on standardized test, the sides are now labeled "EFG", and the child struggles to properly choose the...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- PSAT
- Algebra 2
- +31 subjects
Abigail: San Francisco SAT course instructor
...were aimed at students much younger. In order to keep him engaged, I had to get creative. We would practice reading comprehension using the sports section of the newspaper, and did short creative writing exercises. I learned a lot about how to get students excited about subjects that at first seem intimidating or frustrating, how to think on my feet, and how to connect with and engage students from different backgrounds than my own. In...
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- University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- Test Prep
- College Essays
- +19 subjects
Kristine: San Francisco SAT course instructor
I graduated from Rutgers University with a double major in Genetics and Psychology. Currently, I am applying for dental school with a DAT score in the 98th percentile. For more than eight years, I have taught students in many different subjects such as DAT, SAT, Chemistry (General and Organic), Biology, and Physics in both classroom and tutoring environments. Besides academics, I have even taught swimming and dance. My tutoring style focuses on tailoring the lesson...
Education & Certification
- Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelors, Genetics and Psychology
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ASVAB
- SAT Subject Tests
- DAT
- +30 subjects
Audrey: San Francisco SAT course instructor
...essays. I have also captained an award-winning collegiate mock trial team for several years, which involves mentoring younger students in oral and written communication skills. In addition to my experience, standardized testing has always been a forte of mine. I am enthusiastic about sharing the skills and strategies that I have picked up along my way. If you are seeking a patient, energetic, and articulate tutor for your student, please reach out. I look forward...
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- Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- PSAT
- ACT English
- +36 subjects
Kevin: San Francisco SAT course instructor
...being a successful tutor. In my opinion, the most important part of tutoring is understanding each individual's needs and learning methods. Everyone is different and to be a successful tutor, you cannot apply the same teaching methods to every student. Understanding how quickly students learn, what types of strengths they have, and their motivations for receiving tutoring is key to helping a student achieve their academic goals. My tutors have been some of my greatest...
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- Georgetown University - Current Undergrad, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +16 subjects
Jennifer: San Francisco SAT course instructor
...from ESL students to students with multiple languages to elementary-aged students just learning to read and write for the first time. And although it may sound silly, I get really excited about reading, writing, researching, and editing, and even more so, I look forward to working with students! I'm available to help, instruct, and work collaboratively with anyone looking for the additional guidance, practice, or instruction needed to achieve their personal goals.
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
- Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- GED
- ASPIRE
- PSAT
- +128 subjects
Shannon: San Francisco SAT course instructor
...advanced algebra, geometry, Spanish and college-level algebra. I think based on the amount I have tutored and my overall experience, my favorite subject to tutor is math because there is always one, and only one, right answer. Through effective communication and patience, the student is not only able to learn the mathematical process, but also the ability to think analytically. I would say that my tutoring philosophy is based on encouragement and always validating the...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Davis - Bachelors, Biological Sciences & English (Double Major)
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Math
- 10th Grade Reading
- Study Skills and Organization
- +48 subjects
Cody: San Francisco SAT course instructor
...graduating I began my undergraduate education at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, recently ranked by US News as the number one university in the country. At MIT I am pursuing a degree in mathematics. During this time I have acquired great experience in tutoring and teaching. I have a total of 8 years of experience tutoring mathematics, particularly calculus. I also have 5 years of experience tutoring in the sciences, such as...
Education & Certification
- Massachusettes Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- SSAT
- Advanced Placement
- +127 subjects
Josh: San Francisco SAT course instructor
My favorite word is "why." And why is that, you may ask? Well, I am subject to a never-ending flow of knowledge because I perpetually wonder why. The search for answers to any question beginning with "why" has taught me everything I know -- and put me in a position to disseminate my knowledge to other people. Tutoring is the best possible way for me to do that.
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Current Undergrad, Physics, Economics
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- PSAT
- Advanced Placement
- +66 subjects
Helene: San Francisco SAT course instructor
...of the subjects I am comfortable teaching, of course Math and French are what I have the most experience with. But I would love to be given the chance to tackle new things as well! For instance, I have an enduring love for literature and writing, and I am also completely fluent in German, having lived in Germany for fourteen years. I would love to be given the occasion to teach some German, English literature,...
Education & Certification
- Mills College - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology/Anthropology
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ISEE
- SAT Subject Tests
- SSAT
- +57 subjects
Izabel: San Francisco SAT course instructor
...Calculus and Economics, and for a variety of ages: from kindergarteners to my peers at college. Math has definitely been my favorite subject to tutor; I find joy in helping people who are struggling get to a point where concepts finally make sense. There is a sort of instant gratification when you are able to find a solution to a tricky math problem. Through my experience with standardized tests like the SAT, I have found...
Education & Certification
- Tulane University of Louisiana - Bachelor of Science, Economics, International Relations
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SSAT
- PSAT
- Calculus
- +15 subjects
Evan: San Francisco SAT course instructor
I'm an academic by profession and a writer by habit. I have over three years of teaching experience at private tutoring companies, UC Berkeley, UC Berkeley's Summer Bridge Program, and as a freelance political science/calculus tutor (there's more overlap than you think). In 2014, my paper "Set Theory and Fuzzy Sets: Their Relationship to Natural Language" was published in the Newsletter of the American Political Science Association Organized Section for Qualitative and Multi-Method Research. I'm...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- Pre-Algebra
- 4th Grade Reading
- +130 subjects
Robert: San Francisco SAT course instructor
...with evidence-based scholarship and give them the tools they need to succeed. I firmly believe that I and Varsity Tutors can fill this gap in education and in a student's learning by supplementing what schools cannot provide though teachers and professors are very passionate and heartfelt and genuinely care about their students. This is the unique role of the tutor. I can tutor most writing-related courses: AP English courses, AP History courses, SAT Reasoning (reading...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, History
- San Francisco State University - Masters, English
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- ACT Reading
- +24 subjects
Joshua: San Francisco SAT course instructor
...to all the subjects I tutor. Because I am studying science, I am most passionate about physics and math, but I excel in every subject I teach. Throughout my life, I have had many wonderful opportunities that resulted from my excellent education. It is important to me that my students receive an excellent education to improve their quality of life. In my free time, I enjoy playing guitar and bass, writing fiction, and improving my...
Education & Certification
- Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English
- San Francisco State University - Master of Science, Physics
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- +52 subjects
Samuel: San Francisco SAT course instructor
...as a private English tutor in Madrid, and with both private and non-profit academic support and enrichment programs. Over the years I've taught just about every subject. I love helping students develop a positive, can-do attitude in relation to subjects that used to make them feel anxious and confused. (In my experience this is often math or standardized tests, but I also love to tutor writing and general study skills.) In my spare time I...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
- Lesley University - Masters in Education, Education
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- PSAT
- GED
- SAT Subject Tests
- +64 subjects
Elizabeth : San Francisco SAT course instructor
...offered each year. I am very confident in my abilities to teach or tutor in difficult Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Calculus classes, as well as math subjects below that level. Outside of tutoring, I am working towards an entrepreneurship minor. I am currently the COO and CFO of two early-stage medical device startups, and I will be employed as a healthcare consultant after the upcoming summer. I working towards an MBA. I have a passionate...
Education & Certification
- Washington University in St Louis - Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- Environmental Science
- Elementary School
- +47 subjects
Jean: San Francisco SAT course instructor
...in using technology to teach concepts in visual, interactive, and fun ways. Lately, when Im not working remotely as a CRM consultant or shooting photography, Ive been working on Prezi presentations and reviewing various test prep books to gather meaningful and common practice problems to teach. I would credit my teaching philosophy to my mom - a college psychology professor prior to immigrating to the U.S. The methods she used to help me learn and...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelors, B.S. Mathematics/Economics
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ISEE
- ACT
- Economics
- +30 subjects
Talia: San Francisco SAT course instructor
I obtained my B.A. from Williams College in 2008, double majoring in Psychology and Sociology. In 2011, I received my California Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential. I have been working in classrooms, providing academic support, since 2004. I have extensive experience working with individuals with special needs, from moderate to severe, and the gifted population. I am highly adept in tailoring education to fit each learner's needs, while maximizing output, motivation, and self-confidence. I sincerely enjoy...
Education & Certification
- Williams Collegee - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology & Sociology
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- STAAR
- HSPT
- SSAT
- +43 subjects
Anna : San Francisco SAT course instructor
...taught full-length LSAT courses and provided private LSAT tutoring for a test preparation company. Indeed, I have a special place in my heart for the LSAT, and I think it's a test that becomes much more manageable with a lot of practice and a solid understanding of its mechanics. I just moved to the Bay Area from Alaska, where I clerked for a judge in Dillingham, a remote town accessible only by plane. Needless to...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Russian and French
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- PSAT
- Study Skills and Organization
- College Essays
- +23 subjects
Alexander: San Francisco SAT course instructor
...given in these classes, as well as the areas students most often need help with on tests and exams. I am also happy to work with college students. I have worked with almost every variety of Calculus course, as well as differential equations, linear algebra, etc. Finally, I also help students preparing for standardized tests such as the SAT and GRE tests. Though my college career eventually became focused on Mathematics, I work with students...
Education & Certification
- Swarthmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Elementary School Math
- Arithmetic
- GRE Quantitative
- +22 subjects