SAT Prep Courses in Cambridge (Massachusetts)

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If you're a Cambridge student looking to take the SAT and want to maximize your ability to obtain a top score, look no further than Manhattan Review. Our industry-leading approach to test preparation will ensure you have all the resources you need to excel on the day of your exam. The SAT is the most widely taken standardized test in the world and is an important step in preparing for a college education. Rather than leaving anything to chance and then regretting a piecemeal study process, let us show you how to master this test and obtain the score you need to attend the college of your dreams. At Manhattan Review, we've deconstructed and analyzed this exam to fully understand every section, and we've used our knowledge to create the most comprehensive SAT prep courses in the test instruction industry. Preparing for this exam can be more than a little intimidating, but there's no need to be overwhelmed or stressed…by partnering with our knowledgeable and accomplished instructors, we can show you how to learn and retain the information you need to score in the highest percentile. There's no need to create your own study plan or simply hope you're studying the most relevant topics…we've taken the guesswork out of getting an impressively high score on the SAT, and we're here to help you achieve your own academic and professional dreams. We are pleased to offer multiple SAT prep options, including group classes, online interactive courses, and one-on-one private tutoring. 

If you plan on attending a prestigious college or university, it is imperative to score in the top percentiles on the SAT. While this may seem daunting, the reality is that the SAT can be mastered. This can be done by working with the gifted professional instructors at Manhattan Review. Not only do our instructors have first-hand experience with a wide variety of standardized tests, they are also exceptional teachers with a passion for education and ensuring those they work with learn and retain the material they need to achieve their own success. Our tutors have helped countless students in the United States and around the world gain the skills and confidence they need to perform to their highest potential on the SAT. Set yourself up for the success you deserve by partnering with the most sought-after and respected test prep instructors in Cambridge. 

Manhattan Review has offered world-class test prep materials and courses since 1999, and we are thrilled at the successes our clients continue to achieve. Our experienced instructors will break down each section of the SAT, explaining confusing concepts and clarifying the most effective and efficient test-taking strategies certain to boost your score. We are proud to offer Cambridge's most student-friendly, flexible, and results-driven SAT prep course. Whether you enjoy learning alongside others in a classroom-style setting or prefer the individualized attention only available through private tutoring, we have a study program that is just right for you. We offer traditional prep courses in-person, as well as online, and our courses are offered during daytime, evening, and weekend hours, ensuring there is a time that will work with your current schedule and obligations. 

The SAT is composed of two sections: Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and Math. Each section has a possible range of scores from 200 to 800. Based on accumulated statistics, the average SAT scores for the top twenty universities in the United States are as follows: 711 to 768 for Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, 740 to 797 for Math, and 1450 to 1554 for total SAT score. While these are merely guidelines and every college or university will vary, the importance of exceptionally high SAT scores cannot be underestimated. In order to be competitive for the most respected institutions of higher education, it is imperative to demonstrate a strong performance on the SAT. 

Taking the SAT has become an expected part of completing high school and preparing your application for undergraduate programs, and Manhattan Review offers courses and materials intentionally crafted to help you perform to your highest capability on exam day. You can be confident knowing you're prepared and setting yourself up for the education that will ultimately lead to the career of your dreams. Those students who work with Manhattan Review consistently gain admission into the most prestigious colleges and universities in the United States and around the world, including Stanford University, Johns Hopkins University, Yale University, Oxford University, Harvard University, Dartmouth College, Cambridge University, Columbia University, Cornell University, the University of Chicago, the University of California at Berkeley, the University of Southern California, the University of Texas at Austin, Rice University, MIT, CalTech, Northwestern University, and elsewhere. 

At Manhattan Review, we understand the importance of having a college application that immediately stands out, and there is truly no better way to make a positive first impression on the Admission Committee than by obtaining an impressive SAT score. If you are motivated to achieve the highest score possible, find out how we can help you build on the academic strengths you already possess while finding ways to overcome any areas of weakness that might negatively impact your SAT performance. Our prep courses are designed with students in mind, and our comprehensive syllabus is unparalleled in the test prep industry. We are pleased to offer these services in Cambridge, and we are eager to help you succeed by attending college and continuing your education. 

For those living in the greater Boston metropolitan area, the competition for college acceptance is extremely fierce, and it is not enough to have a long list of extracurricular high school activities. You need to ensure your college application stands out and commands the attention of those considering it, setting you apart from other eager applicants. Attending a world-famous university offers tangible advantages, as well as those that are less easy to quantify but no less important, like professional relationships with professors who can write strong letters of recommendation for jobs or graduate programs you wish to attend. College is the start of creating lifelong connections in the field you're seeking to become a leader in, and one of the best ways to achieve the career you want is to attend a leading college with instant name recognizability. Graduating from a respected university secures your position in a helpful alumni network, and you may find yourself aware of opportunities you otherwise never would have dreamed of. Whatever your undergraduate goals, Manhattan Review can help you achieve the SAT score you'll need for wherever your education takes you.

Meet a Cambridge SAT Tutor: Winston R.

Winston R. describes himself as being "very" familiar with tutoring from an early age. Diagnosed with ADHD when he was a child, Winston struggled to focus in class and repeatedly failed tests "even though I was smart and wanted to do well." Winston's school worked closely with his parents to help him find a tutor who could help him master test-taking strategies, as well as learn to study in ways that allowed him to retain the information he would ultimately be tested on. "Just because I started working with a tutor didn't mean school was suddenly easy for me," he clarifies, "but for the first time in my life, I realized it was possible to learn, to remember things, and to do well on tests. Not only did that help my grades, but it also dramatically helped my confidence, too."

A native of Houston, Winston grew up dreaming of attending Rice University but knew there was no way his family could afford such a prestigious school. "If I was going to go there, I'd have to have financial help," he shares, "and the best way I found to ensure I got that help was to ace the SAT." Winston worked with his tutor to prepare for the SAT, focusing on his ability to pace himself over the lengthy test, in addition to mastering the necessary material he would be tested on. "I've never liked tests," he admits, "but by the time the actual test day rolled around, I'd answered so many practice questions and taken so many practice tests, I knew exactly what to expect, and that made it easier to focus instead of freaking out."

Winston's hard work and perseverance were duly rewarded when he received his official acceptance letter to Rice University. And not only was he accepted…he also received a generous financial assistance package that made it possible for him to attend, due almost entirely to his SAT score. Winston graduated from Rice with a degree in education before obtaining a master's degree from Columbia University, specializing in education policy. Winston relocated to Cambridge when he accepted a job with an educational consulting company where he was able to work with local, national, and international schools on better serving the academic needs of students with learning differences. 

Passionate about ensuring equal access to education for everyone, Winston began offering weekend seminars for neurodiverse high school students on how to prepare for the SAT, using the skills he'd developed from his own tutoring experiences. His courses became incredibly popular and when he was invited to join the team at Manhattan Review, it was a win-win situation for all. "I love working with students who think differently, who see the world differently," says Winston. "They give me hope for the future, because doing things the same way we've always done them clearly isn't going to solve anything. We need leaders who aren't afraid to think outside the box." When he isn't making the SAT a little less terrifying, Winston enjoys building furniture, cheering on the Patriots with friends, and going to outdoor music festivals.