City SMARTS Fall SAT CLINIC (2026)
City Smarts' signature SAT clinic is designed for incoming juniors taking the SAT in the fall or winter. Through discussion, drills, and activities, students will build an exceptional foundation for effective SAT test-taking. The class concludes with a full-length proctored exam — a structure that gives students a clear measure of their progress and a meaningful data point heading into the December and March test dates.
At City Smarts, we've always tried to innovate, and our fall SAT clinic is no exception. In designing this class, we've strived to strike a middle ground between maximalist SAT programs that cost a fortune and exhaust students with impossibly long lessons, and budget options that lack the depth that effective test-taking requires.
Over the course of eight 90-minute sessions, students will study the reading, writing, and math portions of the SAT. By the end of this course, students will be well prepared for the November exam. Those who wish to go deeper into their individual challenge areas will be ready to transition to pinpoint private prep or small group work for the December and March dates.
Brooklyn — Smith St.
Sep 27 – Nov 22
9/27, 10/4, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22
No class Oct 11
3:40 – 5:10 PM
337 Smith St., Carroll Gardens
Manhattan — Hanover Sq.
Sep 27 – Nov 22
9/27, 10/4, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22
No class Oct 11
4:45 – 6:15 PM
11 Hanover Sq., Financial District
Online via Zoom
Sep 27 – Nov 22
9/27, 10/4, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22
No class Oct 11
5:00 – 6:30 PM
Live Zoom — link sent upon enrollment
Clinic capped at 9 students
City Smarts keeps our classes much smaller than other companies in order to allow time for individual support.
90 minutes of instruction
The SAT is a challenging exam that requires sustained testing endurance. Our 90-minute format affords students the opportunity to engage in rigorous testing assignments in a classroom setting.
FOUNDATIONAL FOCUS
Our curriculum covers the SAT's core content areas thoroughly rather than trying to do everything. Students will be prepared to sit for the December SAT, with a strong foundation for continued study ahead of the March exam.
Diagnostics & MILESTONES
This course ends with a full-length mock exam. The score reports and analysis will serve to measure progress and reveal priorities for targeted prep or individual study.
Frequently asked questions
** my child is a strong/weak test taker. who is this class for? **
It is a function of class-based SAT prep that not every student will be on the same level. This class is leveled for average to moderately advanced students and may not be a perfect fit for exceptionally strong or weak students. For more specialized prep, consider private tutoring with City Smarts.
** other companies run much longer SAT courses. why don't you? **
We don't believe that a class is the best way for most students to reach their highest score potential on a standardized test. In the course of preparing for a standardized test, most students reach a point where their needs will begin to differ from their peers. So instead of running a semester-long course that attempts to cover everything, our course is intended to give students a strong, broad foundation. After concluding our course, most students should pivot to highly targeted test prep or individual study. Cost is the primary consideration here. Instead of needing 3 to 6 months of private tutoring, our class-takers will only need a month or two of private support to finish their preperation.
** how do you handle anticipated absences? **
While City Smarts discourages students from missing classes, we realize that conflicts do come up. Please notify City Smarts of any anticipated absenses to discuss a makeup plan.
** how much homework should my child expect? **
Regular, focused practice is an essential, non-negotiable component of effective test prep. Students should be prepared to devote several hours a week to completing homework and will be expected to come prepared to each class having completed all assigned work.
** is enrollment refundable? **
Yes. We will happily issue a full refund up to a week before the first class. After that, City Smarts will consider a partial refund on a case to case basis.
