Quality/rigor of academic courses

Academic performance (grades)

Test scores (SAT, SAT Subject Tests, AP)

SAT Express Practice Test Class

60-HOUR COURSE   |   YEAR-ROUND

Practice Test Class is suitable for students who need to practice for perfection.

Practice Test Class helps students prepare for the SAT by teaching test-taking strategies and working to develop the necessary math, reading, grammar and writing skills to get ready for high scores in short period of time. 

Our SAT Express Practice Test Class includes:

• 30 hours of instruction (ten 3-hour sessions) and 30 hours of exam writing (10 sessions of various test formats, receiving at least 10 full-length practice tests to keep skills sharp).
• Students will take online diagnostic SAT test upon registration, with reporting and essay evaluation simulating official SAT test.
• Comprehensive course materials, including: Official College Board Study Guide, past SAT exams,  practice tests, quizzes, innovative flashcards, short videos, and supplementary materials.
• A comprehensive performance report is generated after each practice test.
• Clear, easy, insightful instruction and coaching.

SAT Premier One-on-one Tutoring

30-HOUR COURSE   |   YEAR-ROUND

Personalized preparation based on your goals, needs & learning style; 1 on 1 attention with your elite tutor; When and where you want to meet.

• Flexible delivery options: Live Online, Flexible Location, Flexible Schedule. On-site tutoring is a popular choice. Students who need distance tutoring can get help online or by telephone. Our online tutoring programs utilize a capable learning platform powering mission critical web conferencing solutions across devices that enables students to interact with their tutors using Screen / Document Sharing, Rich Media Sharing, on-screen Whiteboard, Polls, Q&A, Chat, Audio integration / VoIP, and Video Conference technology.
• Flexible payment options. Flexible hourly tutoring plans are available, as well as prepaid 10- or 25-hour tutoring packages. Students can also opt to complete a full course one on one with a tutor.

SAT Subject Test Private Tutoring - Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics)

10-HOUR COURSE   |   YEAR-ROUND

Biology E/M

SAT Subject Test Biology is for students planning to major in or focus on the sciences (e.g., pre-med, pharmacy, veterinary medicine) in college. By taking the Biology-E or Biology-M Subject Tests, you can indicate this interest as part of your application. The Biology Subject Test assesses your understanding of the major concepts of biology typically learned in high school and is an excellent way to showcase your achievements.

Biology Ecological (Biology-E): Leans more toward biological communities, populations and energy flow. Biology Molecular (Biology-M): Geared toward biochemistry, cellular structure and processes, such as respiration and photosynthesis.

60 of the 80 questions are common to both Biology E and M, followed by 20 specialized questions for each section.

Topics covered in the lessons are the same as those on the test:
• Nucleic acids: DNA and RNA
• Cell biology
• Genetic mutations
• Cell division
• Plant reproduction and growth
• Animal reproduction and development
• Human impact on the environment
• The origin and history of life on Earth
• Phylogeny and the classification of organisms
• Analyzing scientific data

Chemistry

The SAT Subject Test in Chemistry tests a very wide breadth of content, which include common topics taught in a one-year-long college preparatory chemistry class. These topics include Structure of Matter, States of Matter, Reaction Types, Stoichiometry, Equilibrium and Reaction Rates, Thermochemistry, Descriptive Chemistry, and Laboratory Knowledge.

Students will also need to have taken one year of algebra, some experience in the chemistry laboratory, and knowledge of the second-year algebra concept of logarithms.

Extensive lab experience is unnecessary; it is helpful to know what common glassware looks like and for what the different pieces are commonly used.

The SAT Subject Test Chemistry has 85 questions. You'll be tested on your knowledge of fundamental chemistry concepts and your ability to apply and synthesize this knowledge as you solve problems and interpret results from experiments. You'll need to be able to solve word problems using common algebraic relationships and understand the metric system of units. You'll be asked to draw conclusions from graphs and tabular forms of experimental data. You should also know about ratio, direct and inverse proportions and scientific notations. The SAT Chemistry Subject Test will ask three different types of questions: classification, five-choice completion, and relationship analysis. A periodic table will be provided to you on the day of your test.

Topics covered in the lessons are the same as those on the test:
• Structure of matter
• States of matter
• Reaction types
• Stoichiometry
• Equilibrium and reaction rates
• Thermochemistry
• Descriptive chemistry
• Laboratory

Physics

SAT Subject Test Physics has 75 multiple choice questions.  You should be able to use the metric system and apply the basic physics principles and skills you learned in your high school lab to common physics problems. Concepts that you will be tested on include dynamics, energy and momentum, magnetism, electric fields and wave properties. You will also encounter questions on reflection and refraction, the laws of thermodynamics, nuclear physics and relativity. A miscellaneous content area tests your analytical skills and might ask you about the history of physics or concepts like chaos theory. Some questions overlap the different content areas.

The topics covered in the lessons are the same as those on the test:
• Mechanics
• Electricity and magnetism
• Waves and optics
• Heat and thermodynamics
• Modern physics
• Analytical skills
• Contemporary physics

SAT Subject Test Private Tutoring - Math (Level 1 or Level 2)

10-HOUR COURSE   |   YEAR-ROUND

SAT Subject Test Mathematics Level 1 of 50 multiple-choice questions covering four content areas: numbers and operations, algebra and functions, geometry and measurement, and data analysis, statistics and probability. The SAT Mathematics Level 1 subject test is intended for high school students who have completed at least one year of Geometry and two years of Algebra. If you've taken more advanced math classes, including Trigonometry and/or Pre-calculus, the SAT Mathematics Level 2 subject test might be a better choice for you.

Topics covered in the lessons are the same as those on the test:
• Decimals and percentages
• Algebraic linear equations and inequalities
• Matrices
• Sequences and series
• Exponentials and logarithms
• Graphing
• Perimeter, area and volume
• Lines and angles
• Solid and plane geometry
• Probability and statistics

SAT Subject Test Mathematics Level 2, also know as SAT IIC covers the same material as the Level 1 with the addition of trigonometry, series, vectors, and elementary functions, pre-calculus. If you have taken trigonometry or pre-calculus or both and are comfortable using a scientific or graphing calculator you should consider taking the level 2 C test.

Math Level 2 topics include: Algebra, Plane Geometry, Solid Geometry, Coordinate Geometry, Trigonometry, Functions, Statistics and Sets, and Miscellaneous.

Topics covered in the lessons are the same as those on the test:
• Absolute value equations and inequalities
• Polynomials
• Functions in math
• Rational expressions
• Matrices
• Sequences and series
• Basic and advanced coordinate geometry
• 3-dimensional geometry
• Trigonometry
• Data and statistics

SAT Subject Test Private Tutoring - History (U.S. or World)

10-HOUR COURSE   |   YEAR-ROUND

SAT Subject Test - World History covers all historical themes (political and diplomatic, intellectual and cultural, social and economic) from ancient times to the present. Considering only around 11,000 students take the test annually (compared to 110,000+ students for the US history subject test), taking SAT Subject Test - World History can be an opportunity to demonstrate interest in the subject and differentiate oneself in the college admission process.

Unlike the other Subject Tests that are administered monthly, this test is only administered twice a year (December and June). This puts pressure on the applicant, because if the student does poorly, it is difficult to retake it.

SAT Subject Test U.S. History has 90 multiple-choice questions. Questions are to test your knowledge of pre-Colombian history up to 1789, the period from 1790 to 1898 and events from 1899 to present day. Questions will focus on major events in U.S. history and should align with the U.S. history content that you studied in high school. You'll need to understand cause-and-effect relationships and basic geography and know how to perform historical analysis and analyze source materials. You'll also need to be able to recall some basic historical information and understand historical terms and concepts.

Topics covered in the lessons are the same as those on the test:
• Political history
• Economic history
• Social history
• Intellectual and cultural history
• Foreign policy
• Major periods in U.S. history

SAT Subject Test World History has 95 multiple-choice questions covering chronological material and geographical material. Questions will ask you to be familiar with cause-and-effect relationships as they relate to world history. You should be familiar with the major time periods in history, starting with Prehistory. Questions on the test will also cover geographical locations throughout the world. You'll need to be familiar with the methods used in historical analysis and be able to analyze major historical events. You'll also need to be familiar with quoted material from important historical figures and major works of art. For example, you could be shown a picture of a plaque or piece of artwork and be asked to identify which country it originated in.

Topics covered in the lessons are the same as those on the test:
• Prehistory
• Ancient Near East and Ancient Greece
• Dark and Middle Ages
• Renaissance
• Elizabethan era
• 18th century expansions
• Political developments in the 1700s and 1800s
• World events after 1900
• Global and comparative geography
• Major geographical areas

SAT Subject Test - World History covers all historical themes (political and diplomatic, intellectual and cultural, social and economic) from ancient times to the present. Considering only around 11,000 students take the test annually (compared to 110,000+ students for the US history subject test), taking SAT Subject Test - World History can be an opportunity to demonstrate interest in the subject and differentiate oneself in the college admission process.

Unlike the other Subject Tests that are administered monthly, this test is only administered twice a year (December and June). This puts pressure on the applicant, because if the student does poorly, it is difficult to retake it.

SAT Subject Test Private Tutoring - English Literature

15-HOUR COURSE   |   YEAR-ROUND

SAT Subject Test in English Literature has about 60 multiple-choice questions. Test questions focus on literary works of various eras, including the Renaissance and 17th century, 18th and 19th centuries and the 20th century. You'll be given reading selections, which are primarily poetry and prose selections; however, up to 10% of your questions may use a drama selection or other literary works. The test will provide full-length poems or excerpts from fiction, essays and poems. After reading the selected work, you'll have to answer questions about it. To do well on this test, you'll need to be familiar with key vocabulary terms, such as stanza, alliteration and irony.

Topics covered in the lessons are the same as those on the test:
• American literature
• English literature
• Literature of other countries

SAT Subject Test Private Tutoring - Language (Chinese, French, Korean, or Spanish)

15-HOUR COURSE   |   YEAR-ROUND

SAT Subject Test in Chinese with Listening 

SAT Subject Test in Chinese with Listening has about 85 multiple-choice questions. Offered in November only. Must bring acceptable CD player with earphones. You should have at least two years of strong preparation in the  Mandarin Chinese. Bilingual (or multilingual) abilities are achievements that deserve to be highlighted.

Topics covered in the lessons are the same as those on the test:
Listening comprehension
Based on short spoken dialogues and narratives, primarily about everyday topics. Two different kinds of questions are used: (A) a spoken statement, question or exchange, followed by a choice of three possible responses (also spoken); (B) a spoken dialogue or monologue with a printed question or questions (in English) about what was said. 

Usage
Requires structurally and logically correct completion of sentences. Questions are presented in four columns, allowing each question and its answer choices to be shown in four different ways of representing Chinese: traditional and simplified Chinese characters, and phonetic transcriptions in Pinyin Romanization and the Chinese phonetic alphabet (Bopomofo). You choose the one that you are most familiar with. 

Reading comprehension
Tests understanding of main and supporting ideas, themes and the setting of passages. All passages are written in both traditional and simplified Chinese characters, while all questions are in English. Most questions deal with understanding of literal meaning although some inference questions may be included.

SAT Subject Test in French

SAT Subject Test in French has about 85 multiple-choice questions. Offered in Oct, Dec, Jan, May and June. You should have at least two years of strong preparation in the  Mandarin Chinese. Bilingual (or multilingual) abilities are achievements that deserve to be highlighted.

Topics covered in the lessons are the same as those on the test:
Vocabulary in context
Knowledge of words representing different parts of speech and some basic idioms within culturally appropriate contexts.

Structure
Ability to select an appropriate word or expression that is grammatically correct within a sentence. One part of the test contains vocabulary and structure questions embedded in longer paragraphs.

Reading comprehension
Understanding of such points as the main and supporting ideas, themes, and setting of a passage. Selections are drawn from fiction, essays, historical works, newspaper and magazine articles, and everyday materials such as advertisements, timetables, forms, and tickets.