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Varsity Tutors provides a connection to a Boston SAT prep course that can help any high school student seeking assistance for SAT preparations. When you join a Boston SAT prep course, you will receive access to vast resources that can improve your knowledge of SAT testing materials and can boost your confidence when your test day arrives. The SAT is designed to assess a student's understanding and skills before their admission to a college. Current high school students like the ones who attend Boston College High School often seek additional assistance during the application process for college. If you are a student attending Boston Latin School or other high schools in the area that wishes to attend a college or university, you have to complete this step before you are accepted.
The SAT is a national standardized test administered to prospective and future college students throughout the United States. It is comprised of three sections that you are required to complete: Math, Reading, and Writing and Language. The testing time for students is 3 hours to complete the necessary sections, and an additional 50 minutes if you choose to complete the optional essay. Only correct answers are scored. However, if you must offer a guess because you are uncertain about a reply, you can do so, and the result can be beneficial.
What does a Boston SAT class cover?
Throughout your Varsity Tutors course, you will have an extensive review of the test sections. Within your review, your instructor will address the types of questions you are likely to encounter. The first section is Math and contains 58 questions. You will be given 80 minutes to respond to each item. The vital areas of math to know are problem-solving, data analysis, algebra, and some advanced math provide the fundamental elements in which each question is built. Once you begin the Math section, you will notice there are two parts; the first part you will answer 30 questions with a calculator and the second you will not. Your task in this section is to show your knowledge of math comprehension.
In the Reading section, you will have 65 minutes to complete 52 questions. Your score in this section is combined with your score on the Writing & Language section. You will be provided with multiple passages from a range of topics that you must read, examine, and evaluate. The reading material will consist of contemporary or classic literature, founding US documents, social science, and scientific concepts. The Reading section of the SAT provides you the chance to show your command of evidence and your ability to provide the basis for valid conclusions. You will need to reflect your strengths to identify the relationships between various data sets.
Once you enter the Writing and Language portion, you are required to read passages and answer 44 questions. The time allotment for this portion of the SAT is 35 minutes. The readings you are to respond to may include charts, tables, and graphs. Some questions may ask you to improve the material content by adding supporting details and emphasizing the claims made in an argument. As you navigate through the Writing and Language section, you should demonstrate your proper use of syntax by providing suggestions that improve word choices, style, and tone of the written material. You will also be asked to show your ability to identify ways to strengthen clauses, punctuation, and sentence structure.
If you want to write the optional essay after you finish the required sections, you will get an additional 50 minutes to complete your writing. After you critically read the provided article, you will have to evaluate the author's argument effectively. You must support your reasoning, develop ideas, and use persuasive elements that directly relate to what the author is trying to convey to the reader. Your task is to compose a cohesive essay that responds to the passage that you have just read. You should use correct grammar, tone, and sentence structure to communicate your response to the author.
How will a Boston SAT course benefit me?
Varsity Tutors offers several classes that can assist you with SAT preparation. After you complete your enrollment, you will be placed in a class with other students who are also preparing for the SAT. Your instructor is specifically chosen to teach your Boston SAT course because of their experience with teaching in an online environment. For each class, you will join live sessions with other students and follow a typical classroom structure. Each instructor's goal is to try to make the language, format, and content of the test clear.
The Boston SAT course provides the benefit of fully helping you understand all of the aspects that play a part in the SAT test-taking experience. Your teachers will give you an overview of the scoring process, teach you tips and techniques for different response types you will encounter, and encourage your participation in practice tests and group assignments to ensure your understanding of SAT testing materials.
Another benefit of being in a Boston SAT course is the opportunity for group interaction with other students who are also looking to increase their skill and performance for the SAT. Engaging in discussion and activities with your classmates provides excellent feedback, clarification, and support. The dialogue shared between classmates in real-time within the virtual classroom also assists in a better understanding of the materials that the SAT may include.
Your Boston SAT course is made to help each student work toward achieving their educational goals and crafting a personalized study plan for their future. By enrolling you have completed the first step towards learning useful test-taking strategies and developing an in-depth, comprehensive understanding of the material covered on the exam.
How do I begin taking a Boston SAT class?
Signing up with Varsity Tutors to connect to a Boston SAT class is fast and easy. The online platform allows for easy navigation of class materials and the resources they offer. Once you enroll, you'll be assigned to a class and you can begin learning. Being prepared in advance points you in the direction of educational success and to performing well on the SAT, allow Varsity Tutors to guide you along your educational journey for years to come.
Marianne: Boston SAT course instructor
...where 2000+ high schoolers come to MIT to take classes from MIT students on any subject imaginable. My time in ESP got me addicted to "spreading the joy of teaching and learning". I love my work as a manufacturing consultant and enjoy spending my weekends teaching online small-group classes and tutoring students. When tutoring, I specialize in Math, Physics, English Grammar and Syntax, and Microsoft Excel since those are all skills and concepts I tutored...
Education & Certification
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- STAAR
- ACT
- STAAR Grades 3-8
- +74 subjects
Aneri : Boston SAT course instructor
...all the way up to college students. Currently I am a sophomore at Cornell University studying neuroscience as my major and math as my minor. Even at college I have continued tutoring. I am on the E-board for our tutoring club. I also lead a study section for college students currently taking Comparative Physiology. For Varsity Tutors I tutor in the following subjects: biology, psychology, algebra, geometry, calculus, Latin, statistics, test prep, essay editing, writing,...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- PSAT
- Advanced Placement
- SAT Subject Tests
- +66 subjects
Olivia: Boston SAT course instructor
...that each individual student has a unique approach to learning, and I try to pinpoint the most effective study and comprehension strategies for each of my students, so that he or she feels that his or her time is being used effectively, and so he or she can utilize new tools for success in future classes. In my spare time, I enjoy theater (whether that be participating as a performer or singing along to songs...
Education & Certification
- Harvard University - Current Undergrad Student, Biomedical Sciences
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- High School English
- +44 subjects
Gillian: Boston SAT course instructor
...Colgate University in the spring of 2020 with a degree in neuroscience and I am currently pursuing a law degree at Boston University School of Law. I can tutor in many disciplines, but I most enjoy tutoring for standardized tests to prepare students to excel on the LSAT, GRE, and SAT. I am enthusiastic about helping students reach their goals, and I am confident that I can help anyone make a significant improvement in their...
Education & Certification
- Colgate University - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
- Boston University - Juris Doctor, Legal Studies
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- Science
- AP Biology
- +45 subjects
Zachary: Boston SAT course instructor
...verbal) due to my knowledge of the subject at hand. I also have much experience with adolescents through my tutoring experience, coaching ice hockey, and working at a summer camp. I am proficient in mathematics and most fields of science with special concentration in Calculus (1-3) and Physics (1-2), and have used these skills as an electronics tester and designer at Draper Labs. I have a passion in these fields and look to enhance students'...
Education & Certification
- Northeastern University - Current Undergrad, Physics (with Business Minor)
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Advanced Placement
- REGENTS
- ACT
- +38 subjects
Laila: Boston SAT course instructor
...me an analytical thought process that allows me to tackle the "why" from multiple perspectives, allowing me to thoroughly explain concepts to students. I think learning is extremely important, and adding a level of intellectual stimulation into daily life adds an unquantifiable quality of life. I have lots of experience working with kids. I used to teach kids between the age of about a year to young adults in their 20s how to swim with...
Education & Certification
- Boston University - Bachelor in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- PSAT
- +78 subjects
Darian: Boston SAT course instructor
...doesn't make sense. Other people might say that it does, and that makes you feel a little bad. I have been in that situation so many times and I know exactly how that feels. But I have always decided to keep going, no matter how hard the obstacles. I have worked hard in school and I hope that I can help make learning easier for you! Over the years of studying in college I have...
Education & Certification
- Boston University - Current Undergrad, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- AP Chemistry
- SAT Reading
- College Biology
- +15 subjects
Stephanie: Boston SAT course instructor
...a 7th grade math teacher and a private tutor. I graduated from Dartmouth College with a degree in Psychology and Education, and have a masters degree in Teaching. I'm passionate about helping my students build a love for learning and develop strong problem solving skills. I specialize in math and psychology tutoring. I scored an 800 on SAT math, and a 5 on BC Calculus and Statistics APs. I believe that all students have a...
Education & Certification
- Dartmouth College - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
- Charles Sposato Graduate School of Education - Masters in Education, Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT Math
- +12 subjects
Daniel: Boston SAT course instructor
...with knowledge that we have acquired. As a tutor, you can always expect me to be happy, passionate and focused on your success. My goal as a tutor is to make sure that you understand the material down to its very basics, and that you get enough practice to ensure that no test question will ever leave you puzzled. Everyone that I have ever tutored has walked out more passionate about the subject, even if...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- Advanced Placement
- SAT Subject Tests
- +65 subjects
Zoe: Boston SAT course instructor
My name is Zoe Fullerton and I am current student at Harvard Medical School. I attended Vassar College as an undergraduate where I studied Science, Technology and Society. I am a patient teacher and eager to work with students of all ages. ... I try to cater each lesson to address that student's learning style. I like to cater to a person's strengths in an attempt to meet them halfway in the learning experience.... Get to know my student and the way they learn so that we can better customize the approach that will work best moving forward.
Education & Certification
- Vassar College - Bachelors, Science, Technology, and Society
- Harvard Medical School - Current Grad Student, MD
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- PSAT
- SSAT
- +104 subjects
Isaac: Boston SAT course instructor
I am a passionate science educator with experience teaching high school students, college students, and adults. I like to teach by building frameworks of understanding with my students, and make sure to treat each case individually.... Every student is different. Instead of covering everything taught in the class, I prefer to focus on problem areas.... I believe that learning is a personal process, and the role of a good teacher or tutor is to facilitate and guide the learning experience. Because of this philosophy, I like to push students to grasp concepts as much as possible, instead of focusing on memorization.
Education & Certification
- University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelors, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- ISEE
- SSAT
- +48 subjects
Christine: Boston SAT course instructor
...visual, aural, verbal, etc., and teach in the manner that the student responds to best. The student may not know at the beginning of our tutoring sessions what kind of learner they are, but after we have figured it out together they will have gained an important tool in becoming independent learners because they will know the best way for them to receive information and thus will be able to educate themselves more easily. My...
Education & Certification
- Emerson College - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Elementary School Reading
- Spanish 1
- Creative Writing
- +27 subjects
Ilya: Boston SAT course instructor
...my tutoring philosophy. While I am a firm believer that each student requires a strategy specifically tailored to them, I have found that there are a few general strategies that students respond well to. I make it a point to ensure that students understand the conceptual jump from material they are comfortable with to the material they are currently learning. This makes it possible for them to both understand the material on a deeper as...
Education & Certification
- Tufts University - Bachelor of Science, Physics
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- AP Physics 1
- Algebra 2
- +13 subjects
Mike: Boston SAT course instructor
...am a likeable tutor who listens and observes well, and provides clear direction. I am able to understand subject matter deeply while being able to break down complex methods into small and easily understandable steps. I am very creative in coming up with unique ways for you to understand concepts that you are struggling with. I can work with you to come up with and execute a good plan to achieve your goals.... My teaching philosophy is that every student can lean with the right help. My approach is to make the student feel comfortable, understand their learning goals, and work with the student to come up with and execute a plan to achieve those goals.
Education & Certification
- University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
- University of Massachusetts Amherst - Masters, MBA
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Reading
- Pre-Calculus
- Math
- +23 subjects
Peter: Boston SAT course instructor
...I have experience tutoring students in high school, community college, and students attending Swarthmore. I most enjoy tutoring math and physics, since these are the subjects I love studying most on my own time. Explaining abstract ideas as a TA, as a volunteer in local schools, and as a frequent contributor to the student science magazine were some of my most rewarding experiences in college. Outside of academia, I love the outdoors, especially camping and...
Education & Certification
- Swarthmore College - Bachelors, Physics
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- PSAT
- Algebra 2
- +44 subjects
John: Boston SAT course instructor
...class. Additionally, I worked as an intern in a graduate-level biochemistry lab researching the metabolically reversed reduction of aldehydes to alcohols. I have 3 years of experience tutoring as an NHS Officer in a wide array of subjects. Additionally, I am experienced in the college applications process, including the drafting/editing of personal statements and school-specific essays. I believe that, with persistence and grit, students can develop an extremely solid foundation of learning that can aid...
Education & Certification
- Boston University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- Math
- Social Sciences
- +70 subjects
Matthew: Boston SAT course instructor
...Club and then at a hospital in Atlanta before moving to Boston for graduate school. I got my MPH at Tufts and began medical school at Tufts as well before deciding to take some time away from school to reevaluate my career goals and to enjoy myself a bit! I love spending time with my dogs, playing various sports, teaching, and learning new things for myself as well! I look forward to getting the chance...
Education & Certification
- Vanderbilt University - Bachelors, Medicine, Health and Society
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- Spanish
- Graduate Test Prep
- +60 subjects
Erin: Boston SAT course instructor
...a lab assistant in an introduction to computer science class at my undergraduate institution. I was recently selected to serve as a teacher's assistant for an introduction to communication class during my first semester of graduate school. I received my Bachelor of Arts in English degree from Union College in Schenectady, N.Y., in June 2016. I also minored in computer science. I graduated summa cum laude with departmental honors and was elected to Union's chapters...
Education & Certification
- Union College - Bachelors, English
- Boston University - Current Grad Student, Journalism
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- PSAT
- Test Prep
- +24 subjects
Meghan: Boston SAT course instructor
...I am currently working on my PhD in American Literature. I tutor a mix of test preparation, English, Literature, and Writing. In helping students with reading and writing skills, I enjoy using multiple different approaches to develop a well-rounded understanding of the techniques, while making the sessions fun. I'm a strong proponent of keeping studying dynamic. It is important to me that my students come away from our sessions with not only the scores or...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, English
- University of Connecticut - Doctor of Philosophy, American Literature
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- PSAT
- +33 subjects
AJ: Boston SAT course instructor
...more visual approach and looking at the big picture, to working through problems to figure out areas of difficulty. In my free time, I really enjoy playing alto saxophone and electric guitar, as well as working out at the gym and swimming laps in the pool. I have also been known to binge-watch TV shows and movie series on Netflix. I look forward to meeting and getting to know you as well as passing on...
Education & Certification
- Boston University - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Advanced Placement
- ACT
- ISAT
- +73 subjects