Methods & Results
Our Methods
We choose the specific lessons and style of each class after analyzing each student's SAT-relevant strengths and weaknesses, as well as his or her disposition and learning style. Lessons and methods may be all or some of the following:
Content:
- General and Section-specific test taking strategies
- Math, Grammar, and Critical Reading concepts
- Essay writing technique
- Focus & concentration
- Time management
- Test anxiety, material aversion
Methods
- Games & friendly competitions
- Demonstrations and lectures
- Conditioning drills
- Scholastic focus and meditation practice
- Peer tutoring and review
- Practice, practice, practice
Results
We've been collecting data on our methods for over three years, and the results have been encouraging.
Mean Score Improvement 2004-2005: 80 (M), 40 (V), 100 (W), 220 (Total)
Mean Score Improvement 2005-2006: 100 (M), 70 (V), 110 (W), 300 (Total)
Mean Score Improvement 2006-2007: 130 (M), 60 (V), 200 (W), 490 (Total)
Overall Mean Score Improvement 2004-2007: 110 (M), 60 (V), 130 (W), 300 (Total)
"I love this class, it was fun and not deadly boring!"
- Paola, Student