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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.

Kristine: San Francisco SAT course instructor
...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 to target the students weaknesses. I am very attentive and adaptable ensuring a more productive experience. In my free time, I...
Education & Certification
- Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelors, Genetics and Psychology
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- ASVAB
- SAT Reading
- +30 subjects

Mei: San Francisco SAT course instructor
...sides are now labeled "EFG", and the child struggles to properly choose the correct inputs to the equation. Memorizing formulas is good, but understanding how and why is better. Answers are good, but repeatable problem solving skills are better. Doing practice tests is good, but focusing on the troublesome problems is better. Simply - knowledge is good, but intelligence is better. My favorite subject matter to tutor is SAT prep (especially math). The best part...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- PSAT
- Algebra 3/4
- +31 subjects

Abigail: San Francisco SAT course instructor
...a great tutor. I tutor a variety of subjects, including SAT Prep, but my true passion is Classics. As a child, my favorite book was D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths. I have been fascinated by the language, literature, and culture of the ancient Mediterranean ever since. This passion is reflected in my coursework and high level of achievement throughout my academic career. I graduated from the University of Chicago with honors in Classics and received...
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- High School English
- Latin 4
- +19 subjects

Kevin: San Francisco SAT course instructor
...lot in 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...
Education & Certification
- Georgetown University - Current Undergrad, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- PSAT
- +16 subjects

Eric: San Francisco SAT course instructor
...NY with an after-school program where I provided one-on-one instruction for K-12 students in all subject areas but focused in math and literacy. I also worked as a substitute teacher in the Buffalo area providing quality instruction in a variety of disciplines as needed. I plan to continue substitute teaching in the 2015-2016 school year in the San Francisco Bay Area. While my teaching certification is in instrumental music, my primary interest in tutoring is...
Education & Certification
- Vanderbilt University - Bachelor in Arts, Music
- Vanderbilt University - Masters in Education, Education
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- High School English
- Other
- English
- +29 subjects

Jennifer: San Francisco SAT course instructor
...minored in Creative Writing. Currently, I work as a Teaching Assistant and graduate instructor for college-level rhetoric and composition classes, as well as university-level senior thesis and literature seminars. I also work with everyone 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,...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
- Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- TOEFL
- STAAR Grades 3-8
- PSAT
- +128 subjects

Joseph: San Francisco SAT course instructor
...two years for Rutgers Upward Bound TRIO program, in which I helped students ranging from freshmen to seniors in high school learn and practice the fundamentals of writing, reading comprehension, essay writing, SAT Math, SAT Writing, and SAT Reading. In the summer of 2015, I moved to the Bay Area, where I am currently taking fall semester courses at Berkeley City College. Although It was initially hard for me to swallow the stark reality of...
Education & Certification
- Berkeley City College - Current Undergrad, English
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Comparative Literature
- English
- Math
- +15 subjects

Shannon: San Francisco SAT course instructor
...of Arts degree in English, with an emphasis in Literature, Criticism, and Analysis. I have worked as a tutor for six years. During this time, I have had the most experience tutoring pre-algebra, algebra, 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...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Davis - Bachelors, Biological Sciences & English (Double Major)
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Science
- AP Biology
- SAT Writing and Language
- +48 subjects

Jean: San Francisco SAT course instructor
...I like to incorporate into my lessons the psychology behind how we learn new concepts and thereby discover how to apply them appropriately. With both a tech and an artistic background, Im particularly interested 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...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelors, B.S. Mathematics/Economics
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- ISEE
- ACT Science
- +30 subjects

Dallas: San Francisco SAT course instructor
...in just about every science subject they offered- which was reminiscent of High School, when I took just about every AP class my school offered. If you're sensing a theme here, you're right. I can be kind of a nerd. While at Cal I tutored other students in Physics and Chemistry, and also taught an introductory Biology lab. I also spent some time tutoring High School students in various sciences as well as Spanish. I...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Integrative Biology
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Advanced Placement
- CAHSEE
- Spanish 4
- +42 subjects

Edwin: San Francisco SAT course instructor
...tutor high school and college level mathematics and SAT/ACT preparation. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, the subjects that interest me the most are calculus, college level mathematics, and test prep. I have a calm, adaptive tutoring style. I revise my tutoring strategies to fit each student's unique traits and I believe that a calm demeanor causes students to be less stressed, which in turn improves their performance. In my spare time, I...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- CAHSEE
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- +29 subjects

Audrey: San Francisco SAT course instructor
...with college-level 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...
Education & Certification
- Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- PSAT
- ACT
- Public Speaking
- +36 subjects

Eli: San Francisco SAT course instructor
...years as a sportswriter and columnist in Los Angeles. I have worked with students of all ages from kindergarten to adulthood and am a staunch believer that it is never too late to fall in love with learning any subject (even math!). My approach to tutoring is the same way I approach training for a sport. If you are willing to put in the effort, you will get better (and if you're doing it right...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- Science
- +41 subjects

Helene: San Francisco SAT course instructor
...would love to be given the occasion to teach some German, English literature, or composition writing. I've often been my friends' informal editor! In my free time, I love to write, read, and watch movies. I love to ski, though I seldom go. I love to travel. I love to go on bike rides with friends, or sometimes just grab a book and go explore the Berkeley hills on my own. I'll sit on a...
Education & Certification
- Mills College - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology/Anthropology
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ISEE
- SAT Subject Tests
- SSAT
- +57 subjects

Lucas: San Francisco SAT course instructor
...with math, science, English and social studies. I also offer lessons in French, statistics and research/composition skills-- plus test preparation for SAT, ACT, GED and GRE. I am an adaptable and communicative tutor, with a broad knowledge base and varied teaching experiences. After graduating magna cum laude from Georgetown University, I studied and worked on sustainable development issues in Washington, D.C. for several years. I am now pursuing a career in education. I have worked...
Education & Certification
- Georgetown University - Bachelors, Int'l Environmental Studies (B.S.F.S.)
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- Comparative Literature
- +52 subjects

Samuel: San Francisco SAT course instructor
...charter school, 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...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
- Lesley University - Masters in Education, Education
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- GED
- PSAT
- SSAT
- +64 subjects

Jenny: San Francisco SAT course instructor
...areas more focused on writing and math. A core part of my teaching and learning philosophy is that I will have mastered a material if I can teach another person these concepts and come up with my own examples to illustrate my understanding. I will infuse this goal within my tutoring sessions, engaging tutees to really learn and challenge them to think critically. Another important aspect of my tutoring goals is to help the tutee....
Education & Certification
- Claremont McKenna College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- Spanish
- English
- +37 subjects

Cody: San Francisco SAT course instructor
...the number one public high school in the nation by Newsweek. While there I took extensive college coursework in math, physics, chemistry, biology, and the humanities while also completing my high school education. After 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...
Education & Certification
- Massachusettes Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Advanced Placement
- ACT
- GED
- +127 subjects

Grace: San Francisco SAT course instructor
...others. I am a recent graduate from the University of California, Berkeley. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Geology from the Department of Earth and Planetary Science and completed my undergraduate education with honors. While my passion is earth science, I have had experience and academic success in courses related to biology, ecology, environmental science, astronomy, and geography. I have a strong background in math, physics, and chemistry. And although it was not my focus,...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, Geology
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- PSAT
- ACT
- Biology
- +30 subjects

Mustafa: San Francisco SAT course instructor
...of college, and continued to do so throughout my college years. I primarily worked as a private tutor, helping middle school and high school aged students in a wide variety of math and science courses. I also volunteered on a weekly basis at a local community center to provide homework and study help to students. I have also helped students study and prepare for the PSAT and SAT math sections. It is my belief that,...
Education & Certification
- Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Organic Chemistry
- Other
- High School Level American History
- +43 subjects