SAT SPRING FOUNDATIONS
This seven-session course is designed to introduce sophomores to the rigors of the SAT.
Each ninety-minute class will include instruction, discussion, and skills exercises intended to help students build an exceptional foundation for effective SAT test-taking.
Students will develop focused approaches to each section of the test: better time management and passage analysis skills on Reading, better editing skills for Writing, and stronger foundations in Math. Students will be taking partial and full-length SATs as homework assignments each week.
SEVEN SESSIONS
Dates: Sundays from April 11th through June 6th
4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 6/6*
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Platform: Zoom Classroom
*Students will take a mock test on the morning of 6/6
Price: $695
A graduate of Williams College (B.A.) and NYU (M.A.), Chando is a master SAT instructor. He has been helping City Smarts students achieve meaningful score-increases since 2018.
Clinic capped at 8 students
City Smarts keeps our classes much smaller than other companies in order to allow time for individual support.
90 Minutes of Instruction
We believe that 90 minutes is the ideal amount of time for SAT instruction: just the right length to keep your child engaged and motivated
FOUNDATIONAL FOCUS
We’ve opted for a foundational format rather than a kitchen-sink approach. We think a fall class / spring private prep or group sequence strikes the best possible balance between effectiveness and affordability.
Diagnostics & MILESTONES
Enrolled students will have the choice of taking a mock test on either 2/28 or 3/7. The score report 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. In the event of an absence, we are generally able to set up a private make-up lesson at a pro-rated price.
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.
