Small Group SAT Course
A small-group SAT course capped at 5 students, the right balance between the focused attention of 1-on-1 tutoring and the accessibility of a group program. Designed for motivated students who want structured, expert-led prep alongside a small cohort of peers working toward the same goal. The course runs twice a week for 2.5 months: 1.5-hour live virtual sessions, totaling 30 hours of instruction. Every cohort is capped at 5 students so the group stays small enough that I can know each student's strengths, weaknesses, and progression patterns individually, not the way you'd be lost in a class of 20. The course begins with a full-length proctored diagnostic SAT for every student before the cohort starts. I review every diagnostic carefully so I'm walking into the first session already knowing where each student stands and where they need to focus. Throughout the course, students take additional full-length proctored practice tests under real conditions, and we work through detailed reviews of every test together. Each session focuses on the highest-leverage SAT material: Reading and Writing strategy, Math fundamentals and pattern recognition, time management, and the test-design insights that separate top scorers from average ones. All curriculum, materials, and practice tests are included in the course. Students don't need to purchase additional prep books or services. One of the things that sets this course apart from typical group SAT programs: I do bi-weekly individual parent check-ins and session summaries after each session for every student. Group prep can feel anonymous to families paying for it; mine doesn't. Every class parents will get a session summary, and every two weeks, parents get a direct touchpoint where I share that specific student's progress, what they're working on, what's improving, and where they still need to focus. The course is designed for students at any starting score band, strong students aiming for 1500+, mid-range students working toward 1400+, or students rebuilding fundamentals on their way to a competitive score.
What's included
This is a structured small-group course, not a one-on-one engagement, but also not a passive class where students sit and listen. With only 5 students per cohort, I run each session interactively: every student is engaged in working through problems, asking questions, and getting real feedback within the session. I know each student's strengths and weaknesses individually, and I adjust my teaching across the cohort accordingly. My approach is built on pattern recognition, test strategy, and disciplined execution, not endless practice tests. The SAT rewards students who understand how the test is designed, where the traps are, and how to manage the clock. That's what I teach across the course, in a structure that's rigorous but accessible. Outside of class, students have direct messaging access for time-sensitive questions, and parents get session summaries and bi-weekly individual check-ins so they always know how their student is progressing. The course is the right fit for students who are motivated, want structured prep, and value learning alongside a small cohort of peers, but who also want a coach who actually knows them as an individual, not as one of 20 names in a class.
- A full-length proctored SAT diagnostic at the start of the course, with detailed analysis of patterns and focus areas
- 30 hours of expert-led group instruction across 2.5 months — twice-weekly 1.5-hour live virtual sessions
- A small cohort capped at 5 students, ensuring individual attention within a group format
- All curriculum and prep materials included — no additional textbooks or subscriptions required
- Multiple full-length proctored practice tests under real conditions throughout the course, with full review
- Comprehensive coverage of Reading and Writing strategy, Math fundamentals, time management, and SAT-specific test design
- Bi-weekly individual parent check-ins for each student — progress, focus areas, and recommendations
- Direct messaging access during the course for time-sensitive questions
- A clear path into 1-on-1 tutoring after the course if additional work is needed
Meet your expert
Simi K.
SAT Expert | Perfect 1600 Score | 16+ Years, 3,000+ Students Coached
I work with students aiming for top outcomes: a 1400+ SAT, a 700+ GMAT, or admission to highly selective colleges and MBA programs. Over 16+ years and 3,000+ students across six continents, I've built a practice around one idea: most students don't need more work, they need the right work, structured the right way. My career started at Prep Zone in Singapore, where I helped expand the company into Shanghai before returning to New York and joining some of the city's top test prep and admissions firms, including Veritas Prep, Bespoke Education, and Advantage Testing. I went on to found my own practice, Global Scholars, where I now work with students across six continents. On the testing side, my students average 200+ point gains on the SAT and 100+ on the GMAT. This is driven by pattern recognition, test strategy, and disciplined execution rather than brute-force practice. On the admissions side, my work is about coherence. Smart students often arrive with strong but scattered pieces: academics, extracurriculars, a story they haven't fully figured out. My job is to help them put it all together: a sharp narrative, a strategic school list, and essays that actually sound like them. 95%+ of my students are admitted to at least one of their top-choice schools, including Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Columbia, MIT, UChicago, NYU, and UCLA. I graduated from NYU and earned my MBA from Columbia Business School, which gives me a current, first-hand perspective on both undergraduate and MBA admissions. If you want a structured, strategic partner, not generic advice, let's talk.
