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 *
- Dec 25-Feb 12 (2018-12-25-Long-TUE)
- Jan 01-Feb 19 (2019-01-01-Long-TUE)
- Jan 08-Feb 26 (2019-01-08-Long-TUE)
- Jan 15-Mar 05 (2019-01-15-Long-TUE)
- Jan 22-Mar 12 (2019-01-22-Long-TUE)
- Jan 29-Mar 19 (2019-01-29-Long-TUE)
- Feb 05-Mar 26 (2019-02-05-Long-TUE)
- Feb 12-Apr 02 (2019-02-12-Long-TUE)
wednesday long Courses *
- Dec 26-Feb 13 (2018-12-26-Long-WED)
- Jan 02-Feb 20 (2019-01-02-Long-WED)
- Jan 09-Feb 27 (2019-01-09-Long-WED)
- Jan 16-Mar 06 (2019-01-16-Long-WED)
- Jan 23-Mar 13 (2019-01-23-Long-WED)
- Jan 30-Mar 20 (2019-01-30-Long-WED)
- Feb 06-Mar 27 (2019-02-06-Long-WED)
- Feb 13-Apr 03 (2019-02-13-Long-WED)
thursday long Courses *
- Dec 20-Feb 07 (2018-12-20-Long-THURS)
- Dec 27-Feb 14 (2018-12-27-Long-THURS)
- Jan 03-Feb 21 (2019-01-03-Long-THURS)
- Jan 10-Feb 28 (2019-01-10-Long-THURS)
- Jan 17-Mar 07 (2019-01-17-Long-THURS)
- Jan 24-Mar 14 (2019-01-24-Long-THURS)
- Jan 31-Mar 21 (2019-01-31-Long-THURS)
- Feb 07-Mar 28 (2019-02-07-Long-THURS)
saturday long Courses *
- Dec 22-Jan 26 (2018-12-22-Long-SATDY)
- Dec 29-Feb 02 (2018-12-29-Long-SATDY)
- Jan 05-Feb 09 (2019-01-05-Long-SATDY)
- Jan 12-Feb 16 (2019-01-12-Long-SATDY)
- Jan 19-Feb 23 (2019-01-19-Long-SATDY)
- Jan 26-Mar 02 (2019-01-26-Long-SATDY)
- Feb 02-Mar 09 (2019-02-02-Long-SATDY)
- Feb 09-Mar 16 (2019-02-09-Long-SATDY)
sunday long Courses *
- Dec 23-Jan 27 (2018-12-23-Long-SUN)
- Dec 30-Feb 03 (2018-12-30-Long-SUN)
- Jan 06-Feb 10 (2019-01-06-Long-SUN)
- Jan 13-Feb 17 (2019-01-13-Long-SUN)
- Jan 20-Feb 24 (2019-01-20-Long-SUN)
- Jan 27-Mar 03 (2019-01-27-Long-SUN)
- Feb 03-Mar 10 (2019-02-03-Long-SUN)
- Feb 10-Mar 17 (2019-02-10-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+)
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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.