The SAT
Our SAT curriculum consists of three main parts:
- Test-taking strategies, including time management and handling test anxiety
- Individual question type strategies
- Academic knowledge
We give students the knowledge and confidence to do their best on the test. Our group classes focus on the strategies and academics for the test, while our one-on-one instruction provides each student with individual attention and a customized learning plan. This has resulted in our students achieving a number of perfect scores over the years. Our instructors are all college graduates, from such schools as the University of Pennsylvania, Bucknell, Wesleyan, and Johns Hopkins. Each instructor has deep expertise; the only tests we teach are the SAT, PSAT, ACT, and the ISEE/SSAT. See below for more information on our test prep offerings.
Taking the essay?
Crimson Review has created a new course to specifically address the essay portion of the new SAT. In this course, students will learn:
- How the new essay is scored, and how to score highly in each area
- Use of common rhetorical devices to improve content
- Outlining techniques
- Proofreading to avoid common errors
- …and much, much more
The course includes group instruction combined with 1-1 sessions, and includes scoring and feedback on 3 written essays, all for only $295.
Upcoming SAT Dates
Questions? Scheduling concerns? Give us a call at 610.688.6441. Class sessions below are listed according to the SAT test date. View Monthly ScheduleJune 1st, 2019
April 6th – initial diagnostic exam
April 14th – first group class
April 15-May 31 – 1-1 instruction (Full Course only)
April 28th – second group class
May 4th – practice exam #2
May 5th – third group class
May 12th – fourth group class
May 18th – practice exam #3
May 19th – fifth group class
May 25th – practice exam #4
May 26th – sixth group class
May 28th – sixth group class (alternate date, 6:00pm)
Class times will be 12:30pm and 3pm on Sundays. Exam times will be 9am and 1pm on Saturdays in Wayne and 10am in Malvern.
Summer 2019 Bootcamp
For students with PSAT / SAT scores of 1000-1200, classes start July 9th and meet Tuesday – Thursday – Saturday.
For students with PSAT / SAT scores of 1200+, classes start July 8th and meet Monday – Wednesday – Friday.
Class times are from 9am – 3pm. There is an optional study period from 3pm-5pm on class days.
For full information see: Summer 2019 Bootcamp or give us a call at 610.688.6441.
August 24, 2019
July 6th – initial diagnostic exam
July 13th – initial diagnostic exam (alternate date)
July 14th – first group class
July 15- August 23 – 1-1 instruction (Full Course only)
July 21st – second group class
July 27th – practice exam #2
July 28th – third group class
August 4th – fourth group class
August 10th – practice exam #3
August 11th – fifth group class
August 17th – practice exam #4
August 18th – sixth group class
Class times will be 12:30pm and 3pm on Sundays. Exam times will be 9am and 1pm on Saturdays in Wayne and 10am in Malvern.
The PSAT
For most students, the PSAT provides a useful tune-up prior to taking the SAT. It gives a representative idea of how the student might score on the SAT if they don’t take any further actions; if they do want to improve, it gives guidance as to which areas will need the most work.
THE NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
For students who expect to score near the top of the range (top 10%), some preparatory work for the PSAT can help students to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship competition. Information on the requirements can be found here . For those students, Crimson Review provides practice PSAT tests and 1-1 tutoring to help them achieve their best possible score. Contact us for more information regarding PSAT test preparation and the scholarship program.
Our Policies
- A $100 nonrefundable deposit is required to assure a place in all courses.
- Group classes will be assigned to keep students of the same abilities together. Students are assigned based on scoring of the diagnostic exam.
- There will be one Saturday make-up date for students who are unable to take one of the practice tests.
- Students in the Group course are not eligible to make up missed classes.
- We require 24 hours notice to move or cancel a 1-1 appointment. For students in the courses, late cancellations or no-shows will be considered taught. For hourly students, there will be a $50 charge.
- Students in the Full or Basic courses are eligible for additional 1-1 hours at the reduced price of $125 / hour.
- A student who withdraws from a course after their first week and returns all materials will receive a refund of all fees paid minus a $100 administrative fee. Students who withdraw later will receive a pro-rated refund based on the number of classes taken at the time of withdrawal. No refunds will be given for 1-1 hours not used by the given SAT test date.
