SAT Preparation Course
22.5 Teaching Hours + 4 Practice tests + 4 Complimentary Hoursof Exam Review (including course material) + 2-Hour Essay Workshop
The letters SAT stand for Scholastic Aptitude Test. It is a paper-based standardized test required for application to most colleges
and universities in the US. High SAT scores will increase your chances of securing admission.
Who should take the SAT?
SAT is taken by high school students who wish to pursue higher education in the US. SAT scores also determine a student's eligibility to receive academic scholarships.How the SAT works?
The SAT lasts 3 hours and 45 minutes and tests your critical thinking skills, as well as your ability to analyze and solve problems in math, critical reading, and writing. The 25-minute essay will always be the first section you see, and the 10-minute multiplechoice writing section will always be the last. The other sections can appear in any order.The SAT is graded on a 2400-point scale, with the Math, Critical Reading and Writing sections all worth 200-800 points each.
Mastering the SAT
| Section | Length | Question Types |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Reading | Two 25-minute Sections One 20-minute Section |
19 Sentence Completions 48 Reading Comprehension |
| Math | Two 25-minute Sections One 10-minute Section |
44 Multiple-Choice 10 Grid-Ins |
| Writing | One 25-minute Section One 10-minute Section One 25-minute Essay |
18 Identifying Sentence Errors 25 Improving Sentences 6 Improving Paragraphs |
| Experimental | One 25-minute Section | Can be Critical Reading, Math, or Writing. Does not count towards your score |
Important Figures
What's a Good Score?
What's a Good Score?
| Section | Avg. Score (2009) |
| Writing | 493 |
| Critical Reading | 501 |
| Math | 515 |
| Essay | 7.2(out of 12) |
Why Kaplan?
- Average score improved by an impressive 280 - 300 points among Kaplan students!!!
- "Free retake - Higher Test Scores Guaranteed" policy applies! Provided that you attend all SAT classes, complete all SAT assignments and SAT tests within the duration of the course; in comparison to Practice Test 1, if you score equal or lower in the official exam or Practice Test 4, you may retake the course for free within 6 months!
- Over 70 years of teaching test preparation experience, helping more than 3 million individuals globally achieve their educational and career goals through programs
- Fully-licensed training centre at convenient locations in Admiralty, Wan Chai and Mong Kok
- Flexible swap-class arrangement and availability of video catch-up programs cater to the packed schedules of parents and students
- Experienced Teachers with Excellent Qualifications provide special attention to developing key verbal skills such as vocabulary and reading comprehension.
- Comprehensive Training Program prepares students to excel in all areas of the exam.
- Online tools include personalized student homepage, online make-up classes, Quiz Bank with customized assignments and more than 1700 questions, Smart Reports with performance analysis and personalized recommendations and a lot more??
- Computer-analyzed Diagnostic Tests helps students familiarize with the test and identify strengths and weaknesses.
- Study Materials including a personal on-line account are given to students where they will be able to access even more study materials and watch video of lecturers.
- Personalized mid-way and final reports with teacher comments help students and parents understand and track progress!
Students' Testimonials
How to Register for the SAT?
You can register by visiting www.collegeboard.com and creating a personalized account. The SAT Reasoning Test Fee (with International Processing Fees) is US$45 (+US$26). For test day checklist, please visit here.
SAT Test Dates (2011 & 2012)
| Test Date | Tests Offered | Regular Registration Closes | Late Registration Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2012 | SAT Reasoning Test & Subject Tests | Dec 30, 2011 | Jan 11, 2012 |
| Mar 10, 2012 | SAT Reasoning Test | Feb 10, 2012 | Feb 22, 2012 |
| May 5, 2012 | SAT Reasoning Test & Subject Tests | Apr 6, 2012 | Apr 18, 2012 |
| Jun 2, 2012 | SAT Reasoning Test & Subject Tests | May 8, 2012 | May 16, 2012 |