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 *
- Apr 30-Jun 18 (2019-04-30-Long-TUE)
- May 07-Jun 25 (2019-05-07-Long-TUE)
- May 14-Jul 02 (2019-05-14-Long-TUE)
- May 21-Jul 09 (2019-05-21-Long-TUE)
- May 28-Jul 16 (2019-05-28-Long-TUE)
- Jun 04-Jul 23 (2019-06-04-Long-TUE)
- Jun 11-Jul 30 (2019-06-11-Long-TUE)
- Jun 18-Aug 06 (2019-06-18-Long-TUE)
wednesday long Courses *
- May 01-Jun 19 (2019-05-01-Long-WED)
- May 08-Jun 26 (2019-05-08-Long-WED)
- May 15-Jul 03 (2019-05-15-Long-WED)
- May 22-Jul 10 (2019-05-22-Long-WED)
- May 29-Jul 17 (2019-05-29-Long-WED)
- Jun 05-Jul 24 (2019-06-05-Long-WED)
- Jun 12-Jul 31 (2019-06-12-Long-WED)
- Jun 19-Aug 07 (2019-06-19-Long-WED)
thursday long Courses *
- May 02-Jun 20 (2019-05-02-Long-THURS)
- May 09-Jun 27 (2019-05-09-Long-THURS)
- May 16-Jul 04 (2019-05-16-Long-THURS)
- May 23-Jul 11 (2019-05-23-Long-THURS)
- May 30-Jul 18 (2019-05-30-Long-THURS)
- Jun 06-Jul 25 (2019-06-06-Long-THURS)
- Jun 13-Aug 01 (2019-06-13-Long-THURS)
- Jun 20-Aug 08 (2019-06-20-Long-THURS)
saturday long Courses *
- Apr 27-Jun 01 (2019-04-27-Long-SATDY)
- May 04-Jun 08 (2019-05-04-Long-SATDY)
- May 11-Jun 15 (2019-05-11-Long-SATDY)
- May 18-Jun 22 (2019-05-18-Long-SATDY)
- May 25-Jun 29 (2019-05-25-Long-SATDY)
- Jun 01-Jul 06 (2019-06-01-Long-SATDY)
- Jun 08-Jul 13 (2019-06-08-Long-SATDY)
- Jun 15-Jul 20 (2019-06-15-Long-SATDY)
sunday long Courses *
- Apr 28-Jun 02 (2019-04-28-Long-SUN)
- May 05-Jun 09 (2019-05-05-Long-SUN)
- May 12-Jun 16 (2019-05-12-Long-SUN)
- May 19-Jun 23 (2019-05-19-Long-SUN)
- May 26-Jun 30 (2019-05-26-Long-SUN)
- Jun 02-Jul 07 (2019-06-02-Long-SUN)
- Jun 09-Jul 14 (2019-06-09-Long-SUN)
- Jun 16-Jul 21 (2019-06-16-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.