City Smarts Winter SAT Mastery Clinic (2025)
Designed for juniors planning to take the SAT between March and June, our newly redesigned Winter SAT Mastery Clinic equips students with the strategies, skills, and confidence they need to succeed on the SAT. Over ten 90-minute classes and two full-length, proctored exams, students will receive targeted instruction in reading, writing, and math. The course begins and ends with diagnostic tests, giving students a clear picture of their growth.
At City Smarts, we’re always trying to innovate, and this program 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.
Students leave this clinic well prepared for spring test dates. Those who wish to deepen their prep can seamlessly transition into targeted private tutoring or small group work tailored to their individual needs.
SESSION 1: MANHATTAN
Dates: Sundays from October 26th to February 15th
Time: 3 to 4:30 pm
Location: 11 Hanover Sq. #500 NY, NY 10005
Cost: $1050
Classes: 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 1/11, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8
Mock Tests:
Intro Assessment: 10/26
Final Assessment: 2/15 or 3/1
SESSION 2: BROOKLYN
Dates: Sundays from October 26th to February 15th
Time: 3:30 to 5 pm
Location: 337 Smith St.
Brooklyn, NY 11231
Cost: $1050
Classes: 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 1/11, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8
Mock Tests:
Intro Assessment: 10/26 at 9 am
Final Assessment: 2/15 or 3/1
SESSION 3: VIRTUAL
Dates: Sundays from October 26th to February 15th
Time: 5 to 6:30 pm
Location: Zoom (Virtual Classroom)
Cost: $950
Classes: 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 1/11, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8
Mock Tests:
Intro Assessment: 10/26 at 10 am
Final Assessment: 2/15 or 3/1
** Students will have the option of taking their final assessment on 2/15 or 3/1
Clinic capped at 10 students
City Smarts keeps classes much smaller than other companies, ensuring ample time for individual attention and support.
ADAPTIVE + RIGOROUS CURRICULUM
Not only have we crafted a comprehensive curriculum for the Digital SAT, we’ve also developed our own adaptive mock exams. Students consistently tell us that our tests feel more realistic—and more challenging—than the College Board’s Blue Book exams, giving them a truer sense of what to expect on test day.
90 Minutes of Instruction
We’ve found that 90 minutes is the ideal length for focused, effective SAT instruction—long enough to build stamina, but short enough to keep students engaged.
DELIBERATE, DEEP LEARNING
Longer than our standard clinic, this class takes a deeper dive into SAT concepts. Rather than overwhelming students with every possible strategy, we focus on mastering core skills—so students leave class knowing exactly where to focus next.
Diagnostics & MILESTONES
The course begins and ends with a full-length proctored exam. These assessments—paired with detailed score reports—help students measure progress and identify priorities for future prep.
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, some students will pivot to highly targeted test prep or individual study. Cost is the primary consideration here. Instead of needing 3 or 4 months of private tutoring, our class-takers will only need a short sequence of individualized 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 let us know about any anticipated absenses to discuss make-up options.
** 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.
