The new Digital SAT (dSAT) is here, and many colleges and universities still want applicants to have good SAT scores. All 4 sections (2 math, 2 reading/writing) are computer-adaptive, which makes it that much harder to reach that high score ceiling of 1600. For Natalie’s dSAT tutoring, she helps students use the knowledge they already have to beat the test and score high! Some increased their SAT scores by 100 points after just 5 lessons, while others studied for over 6 months and got 1490 on their first SAT test. She uses official practice materials and other trusted resources during lessons.
Digital SAT test prep
dSAT Math
Natalie has tutored so many high school students for the SAT math sections. The new Digital SAT Math (dSAT) is computer-adaptive, calculator-friendly — and just as rigorous, with more concepts and the pressure to reach that high score ceiling. Students work with her through practice sets and practice tests so they can learn how to dissect problems in a quick, practical way and find the right answers. Their time management and test-taking skills improve through regular test prep as they navigate both sections. She then drills students through practice material so they are prepared for the test format and can aim for that perfect score of 800.
dSAT Reading and Writing
With Natalie’s help, students have conquered the SAT Reading and SAT Writing/Language sections since 2015. In the combined, computer-adaptive Digital SAT Reading and Writing section, students must tackle reading comprehension, grammar rules, and writing skills simultaneously. She helps them dissect the paragraphs given to quickly and efficiently answer the questions using good strategies and time-saving techniques. They go through practice tests and practice questions so they are fully prepared for dSAT testing day.
Tutoring includes:
Study plan based on previous dSAT score results or initial practice test scores
Complete review of dSAT concepts and strategies with targeted practice
Recommended resources for dSAT Math + dSAT Reading and Writing
Weekly feedback on student progress and homework completion (available for both sections)
FAQ about Natalie’s test prep
Do you offer a full test prep program or classes?
I offer one-on-one lessons, not classes, where my tutoring adapts to the needs of every student. I guide students through their test prep with targeted concept review, strategies, and time management techniques. I do not have a one-size-fits-all approach or set curriculum for everyone to follow.
What does a typical lesson with you look like?
Test preparation is a combination of concept review and test-taking strategies. I help my students not just get to the right answer, but also understand how they got to the right answer and what makes it correct. They also learn how to methodically approach questions and answers. A typical lesson for a reading comprehension test section would be working through a number of passages with test-specific questions, for example, or for math test sections, working through practice questions and any needed concept review for those questions at the same time. A good amount of lesson time is spent on mastering strategies and building good time management skills. By understanding how a test works and how the testmakers have created the questions, students better learn how to take that test with minimal stress and maximum success.
Can you guarantee a score increase on the actual test?
Successful test prep depends entirely on a student’s commitment to a study plan, daily practice, and application of strategies and techniques learned during lessons. I personally cannot promise that any student will definitely raise scores just because of my tutoring. However, students who practiced diligently and listened to my advice during lessons — and applied it — did in fact raise their scores significantly.
How many lessons will my child need?
Some students need more support, while others need less. Guessing how many lessons a student needs requires more information. To start, I always ask for practice test results or previous test results to help me see where we need to focus our efforts the most. I also ask about what test prep, if any, you have done so far, and what your specific test score goals are. Your test preparation should start as early as possible before a test date. If your child has any struggles or gaps in a specific subject area, like math, reading or vocabulary, then they will most likely need more tutoring than the average student.
Parent and Student Reviews
“My daughter wanted help in math for Precalculus for school and to boost her SAT score. Natalie thoroughly reviewed my daughter’s math quizzes and tests and helped her prepare for her final exam. My daughter scored the highest she’s ever scored on a final exam; she was so happy. As for the SAT prep, Natalie’s strategy was perfect. My daughter’s score was boosted dramatically, almost 100 points in the Reading/Writing section alone.”
— Susan, SAT prep (all sections)
“My son has been working with Natalie on SAT practice tests, mainly on the English portion of the SAT. Her style of teaching is to help him think through the problems and the ways to tackle them. So at the end of the day, my son is learning the tools to solve a problem/answer a question correctly. When he is doing the tests himself, Natalie’s approach is stuck with him. Overall, his time in Natalie’s class has been well spent. I am also glad to see that with all these remote learning at his school, he is able to get one-on-one attention every week to truly learn something and get him prepared for SAT.”
— Pu S., SAT Reading and Writing prep
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