Applying to American universities requires writing either the ACT or SAT, which can leave Canadian students feeling overwhelmed by the nature of these tests and the overall process. Advanced planning and strategic preparation are important to increase confidence and perform to the best of one’s abilities.
The SAT is typically written by students in grade 11 or grade 12. It is 3 hours in length (or 3 hours and 50 minutes with the optional essay) and consists of four sections: reading, writing and language, math (with a calculator) and math (without a calculator). There is also an optional essay portion.
1-to-1 Courses for the SATs:
Comprehensive Package:
This program can be done long-term or as an intensive study plan. It provides extended strategy and skill development in each test section. Comprehensive individualized homework is assigned.
Lesson Hours: 30
Proctored Practice official SAT Tests + Personalized Analyses: 3
Supplementary drills, reference sheets, and practice tests specific to the needs of the student
Extensive lessons on common questions that appear on the SAT
Guided practice essay-writing techniques
A copy of the official SAT Study Guide
Total hours: 42
Condensed Package:
This program provides skill and strategy development in each test area or in focused areas. Condensed individualized homework is assigned.
Lesson Hours: 16
Proctored Practice official SAT Tests + Personalized Analyses: 2
Supplementary drills, reference sheets, and practice tests specific to the needs of the student
Extensive lessons on common questions that appear on the SAT
Guided practice essay-writing techniques
A copy of the official SAT Study Guide
Total hours: 22
Overview Package:
This course is an overview of strategy and skills needed for each section or focused review in one area. Strategic individualized homework is assigned.
Lesson Hours: 10
Proctored Practice official SAT Tests + Personalized Analyses: 2
Supplementary drills, reference sheets, and practice tests specific to the needs of the student
Extensive lessons on common questions that appear on the SAT
Guided practice essay-writing techniques
A copy of the official SAT Study Guide
Total hours: 16
Group Courses for the SAT
We host overview group classes for the SAT a few times a year. Please check the group class schedule here.
Why Prepare with Us?
Our test prep specialists are experienced teachers who have advanced math degrees in their subject areas and have professorial experience working in schools in Canada and the US.
Many of them have also studied in the United States and have written the SAT themselves. They have expert knowledge of the SAT and the skills necessary for students to feel confident going into the test.
Students begin their preparation with a full SAT diagnostic test. The specialists then analyze the results and create individualized plans for each student that provides an in-depth review of the exam material and targets the student’s challenges. There is focus on test-taking strategies and tips that play to the strengths of each student and improve on areas of weakness.
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SAT FAQ
The SAT is a standardized test designed and administered by the College Board, a non-profit organization in the United States. The SAT tests a student’s skills and aptitude in critical reading, writing, and mathematics through a series of multiple choice and written response questions. The test lasts roughly 3 hours and 45 minutes. Students can write the SAT anytime between grades 10 through 12, although most write it in grade 11 or 12. The test is used by most American post-secondary institutions as part of their admission process to determine whether a student’s academic performance meets their admissions criteria. Click here to learn about the changes to the SAT.
Both the ACT and SAT are used by admissions departments of top American colleges. Tests differ in format and content, and some students prefer writing one or the other. Learn more about the differences here.
High SAT scores can greatly improve students’ chances of acceptance into the American post-secondary institutions they prefer.
Thorough test preparation is vital for SAT success because strong test-performance is different than strong content knowledge; it is a learned skill. Comprehensive test preparation familiarizes students with the exam material and effective test-taking strategies, enhancing confidence, and providing a competitive edge. If a student enters unprepared, there is a high risk that they will become overwhelmed or frustrated while writing the test, and thus perform poorly.
We hire REAL teachers, who have taught in Ontario and international classrooms. Our teachers are highly experienced in teaching both the SAT and Ontario Curriculum Expectations, and understand the prior knowledge that Toronto students will have when preparing for this American test. Teachers are selected, not only for their skill level, but the ability to relay information in a warm and encouraging manner.
The course is designed for high school students who are planning to attend American post-secondary institutions. Students who need to prepare for the SAT will find this course provides the most up-to-date, detailed, and relevant information for the test. This course is particularly beneficial for students who are intimidated by standardized tests and are unfamiliar with test-taking strategies. We also have significant experience preparing students with learning differences, ADD/ADHD, and Executive Functioning issues.
There will be homework and/ or timed practice sections assigned between lessons. Students are strongly advised to review and complete the homework in order to be successful. Students should discuss their schedules with their Learning Specialist to devise a homework plan that is realistic and effective, and takes into consideration exams, school assignments, and extra-curricular commitments.
Yes. We offer private, semi-private and group classes.
Lessons are usually 1-2 hours and are scheduled around a student’s personal timetable and his or her official SAT test date. Students should plan to schedule a minimum of two lesson hours per week.
You can find information on registering for the test, including deadlines and instructions for creating a profile for the test here.
Many students take the SAT between March and June of their grade 11 year. The test is held at various locations. Many students take the official SAT more than once. For more information on test locations, please visit the official site.
The SAT has two main portions: Math and Evidence-Based Reading and Writing. Each of those sections are scored similarly, where every correct answer equates to one point, and both skipped questions and incorrect answers count neither for or against the score. This “Raw Score” is then converted to a “Scaled Score.” The scaled score for both the Math and the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing sections will fall between 200 and 800. The maximum total combined score is 1600.
The essay portion of the SAT is also scored, with results in three areas (reading, writing, and analysis). The scores from the separate areas are not added together as a total score. The essay score does not count for or against the score out of 1600 from the other two combined sections.
For more information on scoring, please visit the official site.
