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 ScheduleSeptember 26th and October 3rd - Full Course
N.B. Since the September and October test dates are only 1 week apart, we will run one class for students for either test
August 1st – initial diagnostic exam
August 9th – first group class
August 10th – September 25th – 1-1 instruction (Full Course only)
August 16th – second group class
August 22nd – practice exam #2
August 23rd– third group class
August 30th – fourth group class
** No tests or class Labor day weekend **
September 12th – practice exam #3
September 13th – fifth group class
September 19th – practice exam #4
September 20th – sixth group class
Class times will be 10am and 12:30pm 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 7, 2020 Test Date - Full and Group Course Schedule
September 19th – initial diagnostic exam
September 27th – first group class
September 28th – November 6th – 1-1 instruction (Full Course only)
October 4th – second group class
October 10th – practice exam #2
October 11th – third group class
October 18th – fourth group class
October 24th – practice exam #3
October 25th – fifth group class
October 31st – practice exam #4
November 1st – 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 5, 2020 Test Date - Full and Group Course Schedule
October 10th – initial diagnostic exam
October 18th – first group class
September 28th – November 6th – 1-1 instruction (Full Course only)
October 25th – second group class
October 31st – practice exam #2
November 1st – third group class
November 8th – fourth group class
November 14th – practice exam #3
November 15th – fifth group class
November 21st – practice exam #4
November 22nd – sixth group class
Class times will be 10:00am and 5:00pm 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.
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.
