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 course to specifically address the essay portion of the 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 is based on small group instruction 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 ScheduleOctober 5th, 2019
August 10th – initial diagnostic exam
August 18th – first group class
August 19th – October 4th – 1-1 instruction (Full Course only)
August 25th – second group class
September 7th- practice exam #2
September 8th – third group class
September 15th – fourth group class
September 21st – practice exam #3
September 22nd – fifth group class
September 28th – practice exam #4
September 29th – 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.
November 2, 2019
September 14th – initial diagnostic exam
September 22nd – first group class
September 23rd – November 1st – 1-1 instruction (Full Course only)
September 29th – second group class
October 5th – practice exam #2
October 6th – third group class
October 13th – fourth group class
October 19th – practice exam #3
October 20th – fifth group class
October 26th – practice exam #4
October 27th – 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.
December 7, 2019
October 12th – initial diagnostic exam
October 20th – first group class
October 21st – December 6th – 1-1 instruction (Full Course only)
October 27th – second group class
November 2nd – practice exam #2
November 3rd – third group class
November 10th – fourth group class
November 16th – practice exam #3
November 17th – fifth group class
November 23rd – practice exam #4
November 24th – 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.
