<p>How much does getting SAT tutoring generally improve your score? I am looking into a six session private tutoring program(2 hrs per session) and homework is given. I would like to improve 200-250 points. Is that a reasonable goal?</p>
<p>Depends. Did you take a test yet? What is your starting point.
6 sessions with a tutor is typical.
Bottom line, 12 hrs plus homework isn’t enough. You have to continue studying on your own by doing fully timed practice tests, etc. Check out CC on self-study tips.</p>
<p>I have taken it twice without studying either time and got an 1810</p>
<p>So, why did you take it twice without studying.
Bottom line, if you don’t put the work/time in, the score won’t go up by itself and no tutor can help.</p>
<p>I took it twice without studying because i wanted to know what i needed to work on, and not waste time studying things that I already knew. My score actually went up 100 points between the first and second time, probably because I was less nervous going into it my second time. And I absolutely agree, i will be studying hours on my own this summer, in addition to getting tutoring. Thanks for your feedback. </p>
<p>You took it twice to know what you needed to work on… and not waste time.
“priceless”
Dumbest thing I ever read on CC.</p>
<p>I don’t consider it dumb considering I went up 100 points and didn’t waste time studying,and between the two I did a lot of SAT practice in my English class at school. </p>
<p>You don’t get bonus points for not studying nor do you get a badge of honor.
Tell that to an admissions officer of some top school and they will reject your application.
“Priceless”
Most HS teachers don’t know a damn thing of how to approach SAT problems. But hey, don’t waste your time. “Priceless”</p>
<p>@TomsRiverParent, if you are just going to be unpleasant then don’t say anything at all. </p>
<p>OP, I think it’s great that you took the test TWICE without a class forcing you to. Since you obviously have self-motivation, I would suggest just working through the book on your own. Classes are best for people who would not force themselves to study otherwise. Then again, if you want to have a teacher who can go over individual questions with you, and don’t mind spending the extra money, then the class might be a better choice. But, as you learned by taking the second test, familiarity is really the best thing that can prepare you for the test. As I’ve taken practice sections, I’ve started to see the patterns of the test and what answers they are usually looking for. </p>
<p>I would just think about how self-motivated I was and whether I had the resources on my own to look at answer explanations, because studying practice sections is worthless without answer explanations.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>Loves2ride,
“Self-motivation”… another Priceless comment.
Not studying for 2 tests is “self-motivation”… smh
Classes are a waste of time regardless of who teaches them. Proven. Unless you are in the 400’s trying to get to 500.</p>
<p>Sarahmb, I think tutoring may be helpful once you narrow down your weak areas; then you can just focus on those. But if your weak areas are all over the board then you probably need to do some more self-study/analysis first. You need to look closely at all the answers on the test, including the ones you got right, in order to truly understand how the SAT questions are presented. Hopefully, you are using tests from the “Blue book” which is published by the college board (the folks that actually write the test), versus Kaplan and PR. You can also sign up for their online tutorials that explain the answers to each question, or you can get the “SAT Black book” (look it up on Amazon). Although it’s not published by the college board, It goes hand in hand with the Blue book explaining answers and provides excellent strategies which you won’t get in the online course. Lastly, I recommend you do a search in the SAT prep forum on CC and look for posts by Xiggi (he’s a legend around here when comes to SAT prep). </p>
<p>Best of luck and don’t despair!</p>
<p>TomsRiverParent: I never said “I get bonus points or a badge of honor” for not studying. I think that you think that I’m bragging about not studying, but I’m not. Between the first and second time I took it, I went up 100 points in math. The fact is: This was very helpful(not at all wasteful) because now I know that my main focus will be on studying CR for the next time I take it. If I hadn’t taken it the second time, I would not have known this. My family was able to afford for me to take it twice without studying, and I really had nothing to lose by taking it the second time. Also I have plenty of self motivation. It is not uncommon for me to study 8-10 hours for a test. I am not the kind of student that can look over the material for 15-20 mins and make an A. I work extremely hard for every single A that I receive. Between the two SAT’s I was not sitting on my butt. I was working extremely hard to keep my GPA high at school, and involved in numerous extra-curriculars. So actually I have loads of self-motivation. Which is why I will be studying for the SAT a lot this summer in addition to tutoring(As I said earlier.) Having said that, If you personally wouldn’t have taken it twice without studying thats fine, but you do not gain anything by talking negatively about someone that you have never met. </p>
<p>I think anyone who takes an SAT test without studying before it is a just plain DUMB.
You did it twice!
What would that make you… braindead?
You can take a fully timed practice test and figure out your weaknesses. DUH! </p>
<p>Loves2Ride: Thanks that is great advice. I have already scheduled 2 sessions. I think I will go to those, and then decide if I would be better off by studying solely on my own. Even if I decide to do the full 6 sessions of tutoring, I will definitely still be studying on my own all summer, just as you suggested. </p>
<p>TuckerTroy: Thanks that is great advice. I will definitely keep my eye out for posts by Xiggi! And, yes I have the college board blue book!</p>
<p>TomsRiverParent: Taking a timed practice test is not the same as taking the actual SAT. There is a lot more pressure when taking the actual SAT, and when I took it the second time I gained more practice under pressure. It is shocking to me that an adult would waste their time online insulting a highschooler seeking advice. Do you not have a job? Had I not seen your username I would have assumed you were a middle school girl. Because you never support your points, and just come back with illogical insults, there is really no point in me wasting my time talking to you. Have a nice day! </p>
<p>^Well said. I hope you don’t mind I shared your post with readers on another thread. </p>