SAT Preparation Class for the Redesigned SAT

This class will be taught by one of our most requested tutors, Brett LaFave.

Here's Brett's approach:

I believe that test-taking uncertainty is the biggest factor leading to negative test-taking experiences for students and that a little bit of well-planned preparation can go a long way. This class will prepare students for the updated format of the new SAT exam and the test’s new scoring rubric. The 5-hour-long course will inform students of changes to test format and discuss strategy relative to the new SAT.

I will discuss the new Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section, which includes elements of the former critical reading and writing sections. I will share strategies dealing with common grammatical, stylistic and content-based question types and students will get a chance to practice various question types and to discuss those questions with me and with each other.

I will also give strategies for the new Math section, including a focus on the most common question types and on the skills most critical to success. The class will include a detailed discussion of difficult questions and will discuss problem-solving approaches to challenging questions that are accessible to all students.

I teach students to write effective essays (based upon the grammatical, stylistic and structural criteria examined by the College Board) within a time constraint.

I believe that the single most important factor in determining student test-taking success is confidence, and this class is designed to enhance it through skill-building, positivity and information.

Brett's Credentials

Math Teacher, The Hawthorne Valley School

National Merit Scholarship

SAT scores: 780 math, 770 critical reading.

PSAT scores: 800 math, 770 verbal, 800 reading.