Digital SAT Prep

Benefits of Digital SAT Private Tutoring at SLC
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The Digital SAT is not only an important part of the college admission process, but also crucial in helping students obtain scholarships for college. At SLC we've helped thousands of students achieve their goals; and we will make the process painless - and even enjoyable - for your teen. 

We first gain an understanding of your teens' needs and strengths by assessing their skills through a practice Digital SAT test.  We then meet with the family to go over results, learn individual goals, and map out a personal plan and timetable for your student.

Next, a key element is pairing your child with certified, experienced math and English teachers who specialize in tutoring for the Digital SAT.  They will engage and motivate your teen, as they strike the perfect balance between targeted skill building, effective SAT strategies, and test taking practice.  The personal relationship that teens develop with their SAT tutors creates an atmosphere of collaboration and responsibility.

Finally, the best part: teens' increased confidence and motivation as their scores rise!  Most of our students achieve an increase of over 100 points on each Digital SAT section!  In addition, parents report that their child actually enjoys his or her SAT prep classes.  As an added bonus, our instruction always achieves benefits in school and beyond... better skills for college and improved grades in math and English classes! 

Digital SAT Test Taking Tool Kit

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Individual

Approach

A personal learning program is designed to maximize scores.  Students can prepare for all sections or target specific parts.  Experienced, certified teachers, who know the Digital SAT inside-out, provide individual instruction and homework follow up.

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Skills

Improvement

Our goal is for students to understand the concepts tested. Teens improve their underlying skills and correct gaps. They learn to tackle each type of Digital SAT question, and focus on specific skills they need to improve.

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Effective

Strategies

Students learn test-taking strategies and time management techniques that suit their individual abilities and learning styles. Students practice timed online SAT sections to develop stamina and mental endurance and analyze results

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Dramatic

Results

Our students achieve consistent results of over 100 points increase per Digital SAT section! They develop confidence and optimism for taking the test!

Digital SAT Test Dates

2024

August 24
October 5
November 2
December 7

2025
March 8

May 3
June 7

Digital SAT Format

 

 

The SAT is now digital and just two hours fifteen minutes long. Students take the test on their chrome books or laptops at a test center such as the student's school. The Digital SAT has two sections - Reading and Writing, and Math - each with a possible score of 200 to 800.

Each section has two modules and is computer adaptive. The first module is the same for all students and serves as a baseline with a mix of easy, medium, and hard questions. Depending on performance on first module, students will be placed into an easier or more difficult second module.  A student placing into the easier second module will have his or her maximum score capped at approximately 550/600.

Here's an example flow of a math section from module 1 to module 2:

Digital SAT Content

Reading & Writing

1 Hour 4 Minutes

  • Two modules: each 32 minutes long with 27 questions
  • Each module has both reading comprehension and writing questions
  • One short reading passage (25-150 words) per question
  • All questions are multiple choice
  • Each module has 2 experimental questions (unknown to student) that will not count in the final score
  • 10 minute break is allowed at completion of this section

Reading Content

Reading questions are organized by domain and then question type.
Difficulty increases within each question type:

  1. Craft and Structure (~28%, 13-15 questions)
    a. Words in Context
    b. Text Structure & Purpose
    c. Cross-Text Connections
  2. Information and Ideas (~26%, 12-14 questions)
    a. Central Ideas and Details
    b. Command of Evidence (textual & quantitative)
    c. Inferences

Writing Content

Writing questions are organized by domain and then question type.
Difficulty increases within each question type:
  1. Standard English Conventions (~26%, 11-15 questions)
    a. Boundaries
    b. Form, Structure, and Sense
  2. Expression of Ideas (~20%, 8-12 questions)
    a. Rhetorical Synthesis
    b. Transitions

Math

1 Hour 10 Minutes

  • Two modules: each 35 minutes long with 22 questions
  • Multiple choice (33) and student-produced (11) questions
  • Each module has 2 experimental questions (unknown to student) that will not count in the final score
  • Desmos graphing calculator is available onscreen during both modules. Students can also bring their own calculator. Scrap paper is allowed

Math Content 

Difficulty increases with progression of each module. Questions types are mixed throughout each module:

  1. Algebra  (~35%, 13-15 questions)
    linear equations, linear functions, systems of linear equations, linear inequalities
  2. Advanced Math (~35%, 13-15 questions)
    Equivalent expressions, nonlinear equations, systems of equations, nonlinear functions
  3. Problem Solving & Data Analysis  (~15%, 5-7 questions)
    Ratios, rates, proportional relationships, percentages, distributions, models and scatterplots, probability, margin of error, evaluating statistical claims
  4. Geometry and Trigonometry  (~15%, 5-7 questions)
    Area, volume, lines, angles, triangles, right triangles and trigonometry, circles

Should My Student Take the Paper or Digital SAT in 2023-24?

Well, that depends, of course!
 
Seniors Fall 2023: Paper SAT!
  • 12th graders have four more opportunities to take the SAT: August 26, October 7, November 4, and December 2. These will be on paper. The August and October SATs results come back in time for early action and early decision college application deadlines. The November and December test results make the colleges' regular application deadlines.
Juniors 2023-2024: You have options!

 

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What Parents Are Saying...

After Thomas finished SAT tutoring at Somerset Learning Center, his SAT score ranked in the 96 percentile - and he received over $51,000 in scholarship money for Rochester Institute of Technology. His writing and comprehension skills improved so much. The cost of the tutoring was repaid many times over by the scholarship money and that he got into the college of his choice - his top choice! Thank you!
Thomas' mother, grade 12, Bridgewater NJ
The morning of the SAT exams, Brad came downstairs dressed and ready to go. He was eager and wanted to get going. I had to remind him that a little bit of test anxiety was a good thing. He told me not to worry, he knew what to do. When he returned, he knew he had done well. His reading, math and writing scores were all in the 700's and appropriate for college admissions. He said he wants to take the SATs again because he is sure he could get 800’s!
It is never easy to convince a teenager to do more work. Their days are full. My decision to send Brad to Somerset Learning Center for SAT prep was based on 1) the SAT tutoring sessions focused on his needs and 2) the flexibility in scheduling sessions.
Some of Brad’s classmates did not score as well as they hoped on the SATs. Brad said, “Mom, they should have gone to Somerset Learning Center.” It’s one thing to convince moms, but this is a pretty strong endorsement from a teenager. Brad will be back to review in the fall just to see if he can get 800's. Please extend my thanks to your teachers for focusing on the skill review, but even more for getting his head in the right place. Thank you!
Brad’s mother, grade 11, Basking Ridge NJ
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