Winter SAT FOUNDATIONS CLINIC
Our SAT Foundations clinic is geared towards two specific groups of test takers:
Students at the beginning of their testing journey who wish to build a strong foundation then pivot to private or small-group tutoring. These test takers will sit for the May and June SATs.
Advanced test-takers looking for weekly support as they prepare for the March SAT.
Each sixty-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.
This foundations course is offered in-person only at our classroom in Carroll Gardens (337 Smith St. Brooklyn, NY 11231). It is taught by our founder, Mark Losinger.
IN-PERSON
Dates: Sundays from January 8th – March 5th
1/8, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/26, 3/5
Time: 2 - 3 PM
Location: 337 Smith St. Brooklyn, NY 11231
Price: $595
Mark Losinger is the co-founder of City Smarts Inc. He has been a leading test prep instructor for over fifteen years.
Clinic capped at 8 students
City Smarts keeps our classes much smaller than other companies in order to allow time for individual support.
60 Minutes of Instruction
This Foundations class is an hour-long, sufficient time for students to engage with a broad range of SAT content.
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 3/6. 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.
Can my child switch between online and in-person sessions?
Although both classes follow the same curriculum, the instructors may introduce topics on different days, and homework assignments may vary. As a result, we do not allow students to switch between sessions.
