SAT Private Tutoring in Cambridge (Massachusetts)

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The SAT is an established part of applying to college and university undergraduate programs, and for those students looking to maximize their potential and score in the highest percentiles, look no further than Manhattan Review. When it comes to mastering this anxiety-provoking exam, students need every advantage available to them. It isn't enough to simply be confident in your knowledge of the material…you need to be confident in your knowledge while also knowing how to manage your time and pace yourself, ensuring you have the stamina to complete this lengthy exam. You also need to know how to effectively and efficiently identify the type of question you're being asked in order to use the correct strategy to solve for the right, or best, answer. While many students are comfortable learning in classroom-style group settings, certain students find this more distracting than helpful. If you know you learn best through one-on-one attention and customized instruction, we invite you to contact us about our SAT private tutoring programs. We have highly skilled and experienced tutors right here in Cambridge ready to work with students just like you. 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. 

Those students who prepare for the SAT with Manhattan Review learn the most helpful test-taking tips and strategies and receive guidance and support from an instructor with first-hand knowledge of the SAT. We've analyzed and deconstructed the SAT, then used our insights to break down each section, providing you with cutting-edge educational instruction and test readiness tools. 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.

We have been working with students preparing for the SAT in Cambridge and the greater Boston metropolitan area since 1999, and if you desire a customized SAT study program, we invite you to consider working with one of our private tutors. Working with a private tutor offers many important benefits: you can accelerate your learning and retention of the material, you can improve your test-taking abilities, and you can significantly boost your own confidence when it comes to taking an important test. Our private tutoring programs are uniquely designed for each individual, carefully crafted by taking your learning needs, strengths, and areas of desired growth into consideration. 

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. 

One of the most effective ways to take your SAT prep to the next level is by working with a private tutor. Our Cambridge-based tutors are world-class educators and instructors, dedicated to helping others learn and perform to their full academic potential. Our tutors are eager to support future college students as they achieve their own success and are committed to helping learners prepare for the SAT across all stages of the preparation process. No two students learn in the exact same way, so rather than attempting to change how you learn best or trying to piece together your own study plan, let us help you achieve the success you deserve by learning in a way that makes most sense to you. Your private tutor will work closely with you in each session, identifying your personal learning style, noting the strengths you already possess and might be unaware of, and teaching you to overcome any areas of weakness that might negatively affect your SAT performance. We regularly receive student feedback praising our friendly and professional instructors, and they know just how to keep you moving forward and making progress while mastering our respected syllabus, allowing you to prepare for and take the SAT with the utmost confidence. 

Those students who live in and around the Cambridge area know just how competitive college acceptances can be…there are always more eager applicants than there are freshmen class spots available. It is more important than ever that you make your application stand out, and one of the best ways to ensure your application is noticed is by presenting an impressively high SAT score. By taking preparing for the SAT seriously, you demonstrate your commitment to learning and show prospective colleges why you deserve a seat in their incoming class. 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. The companies looking to hire college graduates are more selective than ever and given the dynamic marketplace we live in, they have hundreds of applicants to choose from for each position. 

Companies want to employ people who attended colleges with instant name recognition, particularly if you plan to remain in the Cambridge area, so in order to secure the employment you ultimately envision yourself having, you must start by considering how you can make yourself a desirable applicant. Graduating from a top-tier university always makes a strong, positive impression, and attending the college of your dreams is a major steppingstone on the path to creating the life you want for yourself. Remember, you don't have to do this alone—our tutors are here to support you and provide you with everything you need to excel on the SAT. 

Whether you plan to attend a university in Cambridge, the greater Boston area, on the East Coast, or if you plan to move elsewhere, Manhattan Review has you covered by offering the best test prep options available for your schedule. Whether you prefer to prepare in-person or online, our tutors are available at times and locations convenient for you. Wherever you might be in the SAT preparation process, we can help you get to where you want to go through our tried-and-true instructional methods. Contact us today to learn more about our private tutoring options. Together, we can set you up for SAT success, allowing you to apply to colleges with confidence and pride in your SAT score.

Meet a Cambridge SAT Tutor: Morenike O.

Morenike O. grew up in Montreal and moved to New York City at a young age. "For as long as I can remember, I've been into pictures and visual media," she recalls. "I can't draw to save my life, but I remember being a kid and creating collages by cutting out pictures from magazines. I liked how pictures could evoke moods and make people feel things, and I knew I wanted to do something with that." Morenike created flyers and online advertisements for her childhood friends, announcing lemonade stands, garage sales, and pet sitting services. "At first it was just me doing things for my friends, but then some of their parents started asking me to help them with things like business cards or branding ideas," Morenike recalls, "and the first time I actually got paid for creating digital art, I felt like I was on top of the world."

Morenike dreamed of attending the Rhode Island School of Design, a world-respected leader in graphic design programs. "I knew getting in there would be like getting into Harvard, so I needed all the help I could find to help me ace the SAT." Morenike began working with a private tutor through our Manhattan Review office, learning how to approach each question to apply the most useful strategic technique. "I took so many practice tests, I began to develop a good sense of how much time I had left in any given section," says Morenike with a laugh. "But after working with my tutor, I knew I was ready to take the test, and I wasn't surprised by anything on it." Morenike's hard work paid off, and she obtained an almost perfect SAT score, earning herself a spot at the Rhode Island School of Design, as well as generous financial aid.

After graduating with a degree in graphic design, Morenike accepted an advertising position in Cambridge and after working hard to build up her portfolio, she slowly began taking freelance work, finding her own customers and creating beautiful, eye-catching designs for clients. Morenike eventually started her own advertising and branding company focusing on digital media, and while she loved being her own boss and setting her own schedule, something was missing. "I wanted to do more than just educate the public about companies or products…I wanted to have a positive impact directly on people's lives." Morenike had completed student teaching projects during college and was familiar with leading online and in-person workshops, which led her to completing a Master of Teaching certificate from the University of Southern California. "There are a lot of similarities between tutoring and working with ad clients," Morenike shares. "In both instances, I'm presenting someone with something I want them to remember. The question is, what's the best way to help the material make enough of an impact so that it is, in fact, memorable?" Applying her knowledge and skills to our study syllabus, Morenike quickly became one of our most popular SAT tutors, particularly for students who identify as visual learners. When she isn't preparing the next generation of high school students for college success, Morenike enjoys skateboarding, volunteering at the local Humane society, and going out into nature to improve her photography skills.