SAT Private Tutoring in Berkeley (California)

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Are you a Berkeley-area student planning on taking the SAT as part of applying to college? If you're searching for the highest quality, most results-driven support to help you achieve your highest possible score, look no further than the test prep professionals at Manhattan Review. The SAT is an established part of applying to college and university undergraduate programs, and for those motivated students looking to score in the highest percentiles, set yourself up for the success you deserve and let our dedicated and experienced tutors guide you to SAT success. Many students are perfectly comfortable learning in classroom-style group settings, deriving meaningful benefit from interacting with their peers and finding their learning expanded by others' questions and comments. Other students, however, know that they do not perform at their best in a group setting. They worry about not grasping information as quickly as other students, fearing that they are holding the group back or alternatively, they find themselves frustrated when they have mastered something but cannot move on until the rest of the group has caught on. If you find learning complex information in a group more distracting than helpful and know you retain important concepts best through one-on-one instruction, consider working with one of our world-class tutors at Manhattan Review. 

Our skilled and professional tutors are located right here in Berkeley, ready to help students just like you understand everything you need to know to obtain a stellar SAT score. We take great pride in pairing private tutoring clients with just the right instructor, ensuring you receive access to our comprehensive and industry-leading resources that are curated to produce the highest SAT scores. There is no question the SAT can provoke a significant amount of anxiety, given the importance undergraduate programs place on standardized tests scores, and students need to take advantage of every resource available to them. When taking the SAT, it is not enough to simply be confident in your knowledge of the test content…you also need to be confident in your test-taking skills, including identifying the particular type of question you are facing, selecting the most effective strategy for arriving at the correct, or best, answer, and pacing yourself in order to manage your time over the course of this lengthy exam. 

The SAT is composed of two sections: Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and Math. Each section has a possible range of scores from 200 to 800. Based on accumulated statistics, the average SAT scores for the top twenty universities in the United States are as follows: 711 to 768 for Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, 740 to 797 for Math, and 1450 to 1554 for total SAT score. While these are merely guidelines and every college or university will vary, the importance of exceptionally high SAT scores cannot be underestimated. In order to be competitive for the most respected institutions of higher education, it is imperative to demonstrate a strong performance on the SAT. 

Since 1999, Manhattan Review has been helping students perform to their full potential on standardized tests, and we are proud to offer our industry-leading resources and materials to Berkeley-area students. If you desire a customized preparation program for the SAT, we encourage you to consider working with one of our private tutors. Research has consistently demonstrated numerous benefits of working with a private tutor, including accelerated learning, improved information retention and recall, and improved self-esteem and confidence. We work hard to pair each student with just the right tutor, and your private tutoring program will begin with your tutor understanding your unique learning style, identifying the academic strengths you already possess while helping you overcome any areas of weakness that might negatively impact your SAT performance. Our private tutoring programs are uniquely designed for each individual student, carefully crafted by taking your learning needs, strengths, and areas of desired growth into consideration. 

When you work with Manhattan Review to prepare for the SAT, you receive access to our unparalleled study syllabus, as well as our resources and materials carefully designed to help you learn and apply the most effective and efficient test-taking strategies. Our private tutors have firsthand experience with the SAT, having obtained their own impressive scores on a variety of standardized tests, but they are not only exceptional test-takers…they are exceptional instructors with strong backgrounds in education and learning theory, and they are eager to share their knowledge with hard-working students like you. If you are seeking guidance and support from a personable and accomplished tutor, we have deconstructed the SAT and analyzed every question to ensure you will be familiar with every aspect of this exam before test day. We are exceptionally proud to see our clients consistently accepted into the most prestigious and competitive colleges and universities in the United States and around the world, including Harvard University, Yale University, Johns Hopkins University, Dartmouth College, Princeton University, Oxford University, McGill University, the University of Chicago, Northwestern University, the University of Pennsylvania, Northeastern University, the University of California at Los Angeles, Stanford University, the University of Virginia, and elsewhere.

Working with a private tutor is an established way of taking your SAT preparation to the next level, and our Berkeley-area tutors are respected around the world for their dedication to their students, as well as their ability to help students unlock their potential and achieve the test score they need to take the next step in their personal and/or professional journey. Let our tutors help you achieve your own success. Regardless of where you are in the SAT prep process—whether you have been preparing for some time or have only just begun thinking about how you need to prepare—at Manhattan Review, we can construct just the right private tutoring program for you that meets your test-related needs while also fitting into your already busy schedule. There is no need to attempt to piece together your own study plan, hoping you are covering the most relevant material and spending enough time on particular topics. Rather than wasting your time worrying, spend your time focusing on the most effective methods of mastering the SAT. 

Bay Area students know how competitive applying to colleges and universities can be, and there will always be more applications than there are available spots for incoming freshman. It is imperative to make your college application stand out from other high-achieving students, and one of the best ways to ensure your application is memorable is by achieving an impressive SAT score. In our global economy, it is not enough to simply attend college; you want to attend the best college possible, since it truly does matter where you receive your undergraduate degree, and a high SAT score will open countless educational doors for you that will ultimately lead to a satisfying and rewarding career wherever your life might take you. Our tutors are eager to support future college students as they achieve their own successes and are committed to helping learners prepare for the SAT at times that are most convenient for you with instruction delivered in-person or online. We encourage you to contact us today to learn more about our private tutoring options, and we look forward to partnering with you on your path to SAT success.

Meet a Berkeley SAT Tutor: Derrick R.

Derrick R. grew up in Quebec and moved to Salt Lake City at a young age. "I was so sad to leave my grandparents and my friends," he recalls, "and one of the ways I coped with such a big change was through art." Derrick discovered a love of drawing and painting at an early age, and he derived great enjoyment from creating his own comic books as a child, telling stories through colorful artwork and imagining a variety of characters each with a different backstory. "I found so much comfort in a pencil and a blank piece of paper," he shares. "I was incredibly shy and it was tough getting to know new people, but my parents signed me up for art classes shortly after we moved, and it was easier making friends when I connected with them through a medium I loved." As he grew older, Derrick began using various graphic design programs on his computer, although he never outgrew his love of drawing and illustrating by hand. "Using a computer just opened up so many new options," he explained. "It was incredible to see things come to life when before, they'd only existed in my mind."

Derrick dreamed of becoming of a professional illustrator and artist and set his sights on attending the Pratt Institute in New York, a respected leader in all forms of artwork. "I knew getting in to such a prestigious program would be like getting into Harvard or Yale, so I was willing to accept all the help I could get," he recalls. "One of the best ways to make my application stand out—and to qualify for scholarships—was to do well on the SAT, so I made that my goal." Derrick worked with a private tutor, learning how to approach test questions and select the most effective strategy for arriving at the best answer. He took countless practice tests, familiarizing himself with time management and pacing skills, as well as the content he would be expected to know. "After working with my tutor, I knew I was much more prepared than I ever could have been on my own, and on the day of the real test, I didn't panic or feel overwhelmed…I knew I could do well, and I wasn't surprised by anything." Derrick's hard work and diligence paid off, and he obtained a near-perfect SAT score, earning himself a place at the Pratt Institute, as well as numerous financial aid awards. 

Derrick continued to live in New York City after graduating from the Pratt Institute, and in addition to accepting a job with a graphic design company, he also accepted a position teaching art in a local after-school program. "I loved connecting with students, and I hadn't expected to find myself so inspired by the things they came up with." Derrick went on to obtain a master's in education from New York University, and when his wife was offered the chance to transfer within her company to Berkeley, he couldn't wait to find new ways to continue supporting students. Derrick continued working with graphic design clients, and he also began accepting freelance work with local design companies and completing illustrations for an established film company in the Bay Area. When a position opened up for an SAT tutor at the Berkeley office of Manhattan Review, Derrick applied and was quickly brought on board. His students appreciate his sense of humor, as well as his sharp eye for details. When he isn't helping future college students master the SAT, Derrick can be found skateboarding, volunteering at the local animal rescue shelter, and taking beginner photography classes with his wife.