Santa Cruz SAT Prep Course
Featured Santa Cruz SAT Teacher
Our Santa Cruz SAT Math instructor has a deep knowledge of how to perform well on the quantitative section of the exams. With a B.S. degree in Operations Management and a minor in Statistics from the University of Maryland, our Santa Cruz SAT instructor learned all the core math concepts in their entirely. He currently works as a full time instructor taking on private tutoring and classroom assignments at various local colleges, focusing on SAT Math, Algebra, Statistics and Geometry.
SAT Student Review (Santa Cruz | California)
I've learned a lot and my SAT score has improved significantly. Fred is super relate-able. He was always prepared and the SAT course materials were well covered.
-Lena
Santa Cruz - SAT Vocabulary – List
- collaborate -- (v) to cooperate, work together
- Students collaborate with one another while preparing to succeed on the SAT test.
- compassion -- (n) sympathy, helpfulness or mercy
- The SAT instructor demonstrated compassion when he saw one of his students lagging behind and slowed his pace.
Recent College Admissions Student Success
I wanted to take the opportunity and thank you for your support and effort during the last couple of weeks, especially as you have also committed time on the weekends and during holidays!! This is much appreciated. I think that we managed to produce some very good essays in the end, which will hopefully be recognized by the schools.
-Dennis
Why Us: Our Competitive Advantages
- Study with our network of 500+ Elite Ivy League Teachers in person or online around the world.
- 10+ years helping students at all levels achieve top scores in GMAT, GRE, TOEFL, SAT, ACT, LSAT and MCAT.
- Passionate & experienced instructors who scored in the 99th percentile
- Proven track record getting applicants into dream schools
- Staff includes former admissions committee members at Ivy League universities and Graduate (including Business) Schools
SAT Course (In-Person/Online)
- Regular Price: US$975 (US/Canada/Online); US$1475 (International)
- Promotional Price: US$925 (US/Canada/Online); US$1425 (International), 14-day advance payment
- 6 weekends or 8 weekdays (once a week), 28 hours
- Typical Class Time: 6:30-10:00pm on Weekdays, 2-6:30pm on Weekends (Local Time)
- Included for Free: Unlimited Class Access, Digital Guides Collection
- Structured to benefit both novice and expert test-takers
- Free Access to 300+ hours of Online Live Class Recordings
- Free Admissions Consultation
- Unlimited Support via Email, Chat & Phone (7 days a week; all messages will be returned as soon as possible within 24 hours)
- Within 24-48 hours after your payment, you will receive an email with a questionnaire, digital course links, score improvement advice, and more so that you can start prepping for the test with us right away! Instructor bios and testimonials available upon request.
- US$200 study with friends/refer a friend: $100 off each person
SAT Prep Course Overview
- Mix of lectures and exercises in each session
- ample time allotted for answering sample questions and receiving personalized attention from the instructors
- In-depth analyses of successful strategies to arrive at correct solutions
Sample SAT Long Course Schedule
- Math 1 of 2 – Arithmetic; Algebra I
- Math 2 of 2 - Algebra II; Problem Solving and Data Analysis; Advanced Math
- Verbal 1 of 2 - Reading: 1) Command of Evidence; 2) Relevant Words in Context
- Verbal 2 of 2 - Writing Topics: 1) Expression of Ideas; 2) Standard English Conventions
- Mock Test Review 1 of 2 - Student will take the first teacher-assigned test in advance of the session
- Mock Test Review 2 of 2 - Student will take the second teacher-assigned test in advance of the session
Upcoming SAT Prep Long Courses (In-Person/Online)
tuesday long Courses *
- Nov 19-Jan 07 (2019-11-19-Long-TUE)
- Nov 26-Jan 14 (2019-11-26-Long-TUE)
- Dec 03-Jan 21 (2019-12-03-Long-TUE)
- Dec 10-Jan 28 (2019-12-10-Long-TUE)
- Dec 17-Feb 04 (2019-12-17-Long-TUE)
- Dec 24-Feb 11 (2019-12-24-Long-TUE)
- Dec 31-Feb 18 (2019-12-31-Long-TUE)
- Jan 07-Feb 25 (2020-01-07-Long-TUE)
wednesday long Courses *
- Nov 20-Jan 08 (2019-11-20-Long-WED)
- Nov 27-Jan 15 (2019-11-27-Long-WED)
- Dec 04-Jan 22 (2019-12-04-Long-WED)
- Dec 11-Jan 29 (2019-12-11-Long-WED)
- Dec 18-Feb 05 (2019-12-18-Long-WED)
- Dec 25-Feb 12 (2019-12-25-Long-WED)
- Jan 01-Feb 19 (2020-01-01-Long-WED)
- Jan 08-Feb 26 (2020-01-08-Long-WED)
thursday long Courses *
- Nov 14-Jan 02 (2019-11-14-Long-THURS)
- Nov 21-Jan 09 (2019-11-21-Long-THURS)
- Nov 28-Jan 16 (2019-11-28-Long-THURS)
- Dec 05-Jan 23 (2019-12-05-Long-THURS)
- Dec 12-Jan 30 (2019-12-12-Long-THURS)
- Dec 19-Feb 06 (2019-12-19-Long-THURS)
- Dec 26-Feb 13 (2019-12-26-Long-THURS)
- Jan 02-Feb 20 (2020-01-02-Long-THURS)
saturday long Courses *
- Nov 16-Dec 21 (2019-11-16-Long-SATDY)
- Nov 23-Dec 28 (2019-11-23-Long-SATDY)
- Nov 30-Jan 04 (2019-11-30-Long-SATDY)
- Dec 07-Jan 11 (2019-12-07-Long-SATDY)
- Dec 14-Jan 18 (2019-12-14-Long-SATDY)
- Dec 21-Jan 25 (2019-12-21-Long-SATDY)
- Dec 28-Feb 01 (2019-12-28-Long-SATDY)
- Jan 04-Feb 08 (2020-01-04-Long-SATDY)
sunday long Courses *
- Nov 17-Dec 22 (2019-11-17-Long-SUN)
- Nov 24-Dec 29 (2019-11-24-Long-SUN)
- Dec 01-Jan 05 (2019-12-01-Long-SUN)
- Dec 08-Jan 12 (2019-12-08-Long-SUN)
- Dec 15-Jan 19 (2019-12-15-Long-SUN)
- Dec 22-Jan 26 (2019-12-22-Long-SUN)
- Dec 29-Feb 02 (2019-12-29-Long-SUN)
- Jan 05-Feb 09 (2020-01-05-Long-SUN)
Prices & Payment - SAT Courses (In-Person/Online)
Our highly effective SAT instructors have the expertise to help you achieve a top score on your SAT exam!
"Kara tutored me in person for the SAT with Manhattan Elite Prep, and she has done a great job! she helped me develop my writing skills, improve my reading comp skills, and understand how to conquer the Mathematics section. I recommend Kara as an SAT tutor to all sections of the SAT to anyone wishing to pursue a high SAT score. All in all, Manhattan Elite Prep has offered me a great private SAT Prep course with an outstanding private tutor. I will definitely seek Kara's help for any test covered by Manhattan Elite that I may have to take in the future!" Omer H. (5 out of 5 Rating on Google+)
Save $50 on the $975 SAT Long Course if you sign up 2 weeks before the course start date!
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SAT Courses & Tutoring Comparison
| Long Course | Online Long Course | Private Course | Private Tutoring | Online Library / Self Study Pack | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student Preferences | 1) 2 months study time; 2) Steady study pace | 1) No travel; | 1) Customized instruction; 2) Flexible schedule | 1) Help on specific test sections; 2) 1-on-1 instruction | 1) Independent Study; 2) Need strategy & tips via live recordings |
| Format | In-Person | Online | In-Person/Online | In-Person/Online | Online |
| Hours | 28 | 28 | 20 | 2+ | 20+ |
| Cost (US / Canada) (14-day Early Payment Class Discounts) | US$975 | US$975 | US$1580 | Advance (>10hrs):US$75/hr; Basic (<10hrs):US$85/hr; Elite Pack:US$200/hr | US$150; US$250 |
| Cost (International) (14-day Early Payment Class Discounts | US$1475 | US$975 | US$1980 | US$125/hr | US$150; US$250 |
| Local Class Time (Except Online Classes EST) | Weekdays, 6:30-10 PM; Weekends, 2-6:30 PM | Saturdays, 10-1:30PM; Sundays, 12-3:30PM | Personalized | Personalized | On Demand |
| Course Duration | 6-8 Weeks | 8 weeks | Personalized | Personalized | On Demand |
| 1-on-1 Instruction | N/A | N/A | √ | √ | Online Library: N/A; Self-Study Pack: 2 hrs |
| Course Materials Included | √ | √ | √ | Elite Pack: √; Basic/Advanced Pack: Sold Separately | Online Library: Sold Separately; Self-Study Pack: √ |
| SAT Online Library (50+ Hours) | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Digital Guides Collection | √ | √ | √ | √ (Different Access for Different Packs) | N/A |
| Free Admissions Evaluation | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| 7-Day Staff Assistance | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
Santa Cruz - Address
Manhattan Elite Prep - Santa Cruz | California Tentative Venue
Please call our headquarters to confirm before visiting the venue:
Santa Cruz Hampton Inn:
1505 Ocean St
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Tel: 1-888-662-6738
Santa Cruz - Location
SAT Real-Time Exercise & Feedback
- Mix of lectures and exercises in each session
- Feedback on essays
- Plenty of time for answering sample questions
- In-depth discussions and step-by-step analysis of arriving at the correct answer
- Participate in Mock Tests; Practice test review material
Building & Improving SAT Skills
Evidence-based Reading & Writing:
- Multiple-Choice Questions Reading: Testing the use of grammatical rules (Command of Evidence skills);
- Improving Sentences & Paragraphs (Relevant Words in Context skills)
- Writing: Testing the expression of ideas and Standard English conventions through passages relating to Careers, History/Social Studies, Humanities and Science.
Math: Arithmetic, Algebra, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Advanced Mathematics
- Number Theory, Operations; Equations, Factoring, Inequalities, Functions; Triangles, Solid Geometry, Points and Lines
- Other Math Concepts and Advanced Topics
Time Efficiency & Cost Effectiveness
- The most limiting factor in SAT preparation is time. We will teach you what you need to know in the least amount of time.
- It takes significantly more teaching experience and techniques to prepare a student in less time.
- Our high-quality and dedicated instructors are committed to helping every student reach her/his goals.
- Both novice and expert test-takers will learn valuable test-taking techniques.