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.
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 ScheduleOctober 7, 2023 Test Date – Full and Group Course Schedule
August 12th – Initial Diagnostic Exam
August 20th – first group class
August 21st – October 5th — 1-1 instruction (Full Course Only)
August 27th – second group class
September 9th – practice exam #2
September 10th – third group class
September 17th – fourth group class
September 23rd – practice exam #3
September 24th – fifth group class
September 30th – practice exam #4
October 1st – sixth group class
Class times will be 10:15am and 5:15pm on Sundays (students are assigned based on initial diagnostic test scores). Exam times will be 9am and 1pm on Saturdays in Wayne and 9:00am in Malvern.
November 4, 2023 Test Date – Full and Group Course Schedule
September 16th – Initial Diagnostic Exam
September 24th – first group class
September 25th – November 3rd — 1-1 instruction (Full Course Only)
October 1st – second group class
October 7th – practice exam #2
October 8th – third group class
October 15th – fourth group class
October 21st – practice exam #3
October 22nd – fifth group class
October 28th – practice exam #4
October 29th – sixth group class
Class times will be 12:30pm and 3:00pm on Sundays (students are assigned based on initial diagnostic test scores). Exam times will be 9am and 1pm on Saturdays in Wayne and 9:00am in Malvern.
December 2, 2023 Test Date Extension Course
Students taking the December test should follow the November course schedule, and have the following additions:
November 11th – practice exam #5
November 12th – seventh group class
November 18th – practice exam #6
November 19th – eighth group class
Students are also eligible for 2 additional hours of 1-1 instruction in the month of November.
March 9, 2024 Test Date (Digital Test)
January 20th – Initial Diagnostic Exam
January 28th – first group class
January 29th – March 8th — 1-1 instruction (Full Course Only)
February 4th- second group class
February 10th- practice exam #2
February 11th – third group class
February 18th – fourth group class
February 24th – practice exam #3
February 25th – fifth group class
March 2nd – practice exam #4
March 3rd – sixth group class
Class times will be 12:30pm and 3:00pm on Sundays (students are assigned based on initial diagnostic test scores). Exam times will be 9am and 12pm on Saturdays in Wayne and 9:00am in Malvern.
May 4, 2024 Test Date (Digital Test)
March 9th – Initial Diagnostic Exam
March 17th – first group class
March 20th – May 5th — 1-1 instruction (Full Course Only)
March 24th – second group class
March 31st – NO CLASS
April 6th – practice exam #2
April 7th – third group class
April 14th – fourth group class
April 20th – practice exam #3
April 21st – fifth group class
April 27th – practice exam #4
April 28th – sixth group class
Class times will be 12:30pm and 3:00pm on Sundays (students are assigned based on initial diagnostic test scores). Exam times will be 9am and 12pm on Saturdays in Wayne and 9:00am 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 $135 / 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.