SAT Course That Suits Your Needs
The SAT is a standardized, multiple-choice test that measures your logical reasoning skills. The SAT score is often required if you apply to universities in the United States and Europe (e.g., at Bocconi University or IE University).
The SAT is unlike usual school tests at school as it does not assess your knowledge. Instead, it verifies your ability to read and understand academic texts, calculate and solve mathematical problems, as well as your command of grammatical structures and ability to create coherent texts. The final score is often determined by both – the speed at which you complete tasks and your problem-solving and decision-making skills.
The SAT, or Scholastic Assessment Test (read more about it here) evaluates if a university applicant will thrive in a new academic environment and whether they are ready to pursue a degree.
Currently, some universities in the United States offer the possibility of submitting documents without the SAT scores. However, if you are considering top-ranked universities, stating your SAT score is often a requirement, and it can allow you to be accepted into your dream college. Read about whether it is worth taking the SAT here.
THE SAT IN A NUTSHELL
FORMAT, DATES AND LOCATIONS
The SAT underwent significant changes in 2023. Students take the test digitally, using the Bluebook Exams application on their laptops (Windows, MacOS) or iPads. Still, the test organizer (College Board) requires students to be present in a test center. In Poland, you can take the SAT on March 9, May 4, and June 1 (2024) in Warsaw, Gdańsk, and Cracow.
See below the list of test centers in Poland:
You can retake the test multiple times, as there is no limit. Your results will be valid for 5 years. It is recommended to take the SAT in the third year of high school and to start studying for the test in advance (even a year earlier, in the second year of high school) in order to obtain the highest possible score.
SAT STRUCTURE
Students have exactly 2 hours and 14 minutes to complete the SAT. It is composed of two sections:
- Module 1 = Reading and Writing, 27 questions, 32 minutes (mixed difficulty questions – easy, medium, difficult)
- Module 2 = Reading and Writing, 27 questions, 32 minutes (generally medium or difficult questions, depending on your performance on the first module)
In total: 54 questions, 64 minutes
- Module 1 = Math, 22 questions, 35 minutes
- Module 2 = Math, 22 questions, 35 minutes
Module 1 consists of mixed difficulty questions, while module 2 is considered more difficult by students. In addition to multiple-choice questions, the math section includes open-ended questions in which students have to enter the answer (known as a student-produced response).
In total: 44 questions, 70 minutes
Each module includes two pretest questions which are not graded.
You can see a sample test from the College Board here.
SCORING SCALE
For each correct answer on the SAT, you can get one point. The points from the humanities and math sections are then added up and calculated according to a dedicated grading scale which may vary slightly from test to test. You can get a maximum of 1600 points – from 200 to 800 points in each section.
1500+ is considered a very good score. Check out our 10 tips for scoring 1500+ on the SAT.
SAT COURSE AT AVY COLLEGE - NEW APPROACH TO TEST PREPARATION
Many years of experience in SAT preparation enabled us to design our own curriculum and schedule adapted to a student. When deciding on a course at Avy College, you can choose comprehensive SAT preparation or master only the sections that you find most challenging.
COMPREHENSIVE SAT PREPARATION:
Reading and Writing (reading comprehension and grammar)
Math
During this course, you will learn strategies and tips that will help you answer questions from each section of the SAT. The number of classes will be determined after an individual consultation.
SAT COURSES AND SKILLS TESTED ON THE SAT:
Reading Comprehension – an intensive reading comprehension course that introduces you to speed reading strategies and formal language, as well as provides you with tips to help you achieve a high score on the Reading section.
SAT Grammar – if you feel that grammar is not your strong point, and the topics covered in school are repetitive, this course is for you. It covers the most common grammatical errors that appear in everyday language and are tested on the SAT.
SAT Vocabulary – a course aimed at students who want to master formal SAT vocabulary. It is crucial to know the academic vocabulary in order to score high on the test and understand the texts in the Reading and Writing section.
Math – a course focused on the revision of mathematics topics discussed at school, supplemented with topics tested on the SAT. During this course, you will learn test-taking strategies and terminology.
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During the meeting, you will answer test questions and then discuss them with a tutor. We will suggest which course will be best for you and together we will work out a course plan.
Classes are held onsite and online.
New students join every week
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