The SAT is a huge test, and many students aren’t sure what they should be doing to get ready for it.  This class is designed to get them started and build their confidence.  Students are encouraged to bring all their test-related questions such as… 

- When should I take the test? 
- Where do I register? 
- How much should I study? 
…and their content-related questions like… 
- How do you use a semicolon? 
- What is the definition of flabbergasted? 
- How can I tell the difference between the main topic and a detail?

There have been a lot of changes in the test-taking industry over the past few years, including the movement toward test-optional admissions policies and the switch to a digital SAT.  As a result, students may hear confusing, conflicting, and incorrect information from their teachers, parents, and peers. One goal of this class is to ensure that all learners have access to a caring test-prep professional who will listen to their questions and give reliable answers and encouragement.   

The second goal of this class, and the one that will take the majority of class time, is to introduce students to the format, question types, pacing, and topics on the reading and writing portion of the SAT.  In every class, we will look at several SAT questions, and analyze them together.  The teacher will also give a mini-lesson on a topic that is covered by the SAT, including…
-	Vocabulary building
-	Punctuation Rules
-	Sentence structure 
-	Finding the main idea or main purpose of a passage
-	Determining the function of a sentence
-	Selecting the appropriate data from a chart or graph
-	Rhetorical synthesis
-	Supporting or weakening a claim
-	Cross-text connections
-	And more!

These topics will not be taught sequentially, so students can join the class at any time and stay for as many weeks as they need.  There will be no required homework for this class, but the teacher will provide the students with a practice SAT each month to try on their own. 

About the Teacher: 
Passionate about helping her students achieve their college dreams by being their coach and cheerleader as they prep for the SAT and ACT, Heather Krey is an experienced instructor with teaching certificates in math, physics, chemistry, and English. She knows the best tips and strategies for these tests – and she also understands that students need encouragement and practice to do their best. With dual bachelor's degrees in industrial engineering and psychology from Lehigh University, she also holds masters of education degrees in mathematics from DeSales University and in teaching from Kutztown University. She is a test prep author and a founding member of the National Test Prep Association.  Ms. Krey lives in Allentown, PA, with her husband and three children.

More Classes Taught by Ms. Krey:
SAT Study Group - Math  https://outschool.com/classes/sat-study-group-math-aF7Ww5oS
SAT Study Group - Reading and Writing https://outschool.com/classes/sat-study-group-reading-and-writing-HSQMeLVg
Perfect for students who are just getting started and want to build test familiarity and confidence.  The focus of these classes is answering students’ test-related questions (When should I take it? How do I sign up? What should I study?) and working on practice problems together.  Homework will always be optional.  Register for the Math and Reading & Writing portions separately.

Prepare for the Digital SAT https://outschool.com/classes/prepare-for-the-digital-sat-uwfte9pb
This class is designed for students who have an SAT in the future and want to raise their score by 50-150 points.  Students are given about an hour of homework each week, and we’ll spend some time each class analyzing the homework questions that gave them trouble.  The rest of class time will be spent learning new test-taking strategies and building skills in math, grammar, and vocabulary.

Advanced SAT Prep https://outschool.com/classes/advanced-psat-prep-for-the-national-merit-scholarship-XZl0ylay
This class is for students who are already scoring above a 1300 on the SAT and want to take it to the next level. The homework assignments will be the same as in the “Prepare for the Digital SAT” class, but the lessons will focus on the highest difficulty questions. 

Private Tutoring for the SAT and/or ACT https://outschool.com/classes/private-tutoring-for-the-sat-andor-act-Rczl6eIj
Make your learner a VIP!  Every aspect of this class will be customized, including the schedule, homework, content, and pace.  We’ll listen carefully to your goals and needs and work with you every step of the way.

*Each of these classes are taught in the ongoing format.  You can join the class at any time and will remain in the class until you withdraw.  
*It is this teacher’s policy that all students remain visible on camera for the duration of the class. 
* Save $5 off your first class with me by using the code KREYSAVE5 when you register.