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SAT EXAM PREP

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is the schedule?

The SAT exam is offered multiple times throughout the year. The exact dates vary, so it’s best to check the official College Board website for the latest schedule.

In 2024, the SAT is offered 7 times a year in the U.S. and 4–5 times internationally (subject to location)

Registration deadlines are usually 3–4 weeks before the test date (check [College Board] (https://www.collegeboard.org/) for exact dates).

*Digital SAT: Starting in 2024, the SAT is fully digital globally, with shorter duration (2 hours vs. 3 hours) and adaptive questions.

Q2: What does the course go over?

A typical SAT prep course focuses on:

Evidence Based Reading & Writing (EBRW):

  • Reading comprehension (passages from literature, history, science).

  • Grammar rules, rhetoric, and editing skills.

  • Vocabulary context questions.

Math:

  • Algebra, problem solving, data analysis, and advanced math (trigonometry, geometry).

  • Calculator and no-calculator sections (note: digital SAT allows calculators throughout).

Test Strategies:

  • Time management, question prioritization, and process of elimination.

  • Understanding the digital format (for 2024 onward).

  • Practice Tests: Full length exams to simulate test day conditions.

Q3: What is the structure of the class?

Diagnostic Test: Assess starting skill levels and identify weaknesses with scores.

Weekly Sessions (2–3 hours per class):

  • Reading/Writing Modules: Focus on passage analysis, grammar drills,
    and practice questions.

  • Math Modules: Review formulas, problemsolving techniques,
    and calculator shortcuts.

Strategy Workshops: Tackling tricky questions, timesaving hacks, and stress management.

Homework Assignments: Practice problems and miniquizzes.

Full-Length Practice Tests: Taken under timed conditions (often every 2 weeks).

Progress Tracking: Feedback on strengths/weaknesses and score improvements.

Duration: Courses usually run 4–12 weeks, depending on intensity (e.g., crash courses vs. longterm prep).

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