Each of our student's programs is customized to best meet his or her needs. Most lessons are 90 minutes, and we assign at least one hour of homework per session.
Please note that we provide support for all our students beyond the formal lessons, from advice about where and when to test, what to do on test day, and good-luck texts or phone calls, to course refreshers and extra materials for students who choose to take the test again ... we'll be there until it's all over!
All lessons take place at the student's home or a location of his or her choice, such as the local library.
We offer free SAT and ACT practice tests and can help you make an informed choice about which test to take and how many lessons are needed. Typically our programs consist of 12 90-minute lessons beginning three to six months before the test date. Students can also opt for fewer lessons and/or emphasis on just one or two subject areas of the SAT or ACT.
Because the PSAT is basically a shorter version of the SAT, prep for both tests can be combined. We’ve seen excellent results with students who start prep in the summer, continuing after the PSAT, and culminating with a December (or early spring) SAT test date.
We've had a number of students qualify for National Merit through the PSAT. More information on National Merit can be found here.
We offer preparation for the SAT II Literature. Because the Subject Tests are based on specific courses rather than general skills, these programs tend to be shorter – usually around three lessons.
All of our programs incorporate multiple practice tests. Besides providing valuable insights about specific areas a student has mastered or needs to work on, these tests help students build the endurance needed to sit for a four- to five-hour test. These tests require many skills and it takes it takes practice to put them all together!
Families can pay on a per-lesson basis or opt for a payment schedule.
Our standard rate is $100/hour, but we offer discounts if this presents a financial hardship.
Small group rates are available; please inquire for details.