The SAT doesn't start in 11th grade — it starts with reading in 9th.
Most SAT test-taking techniques can be picked up in a few months — but vocabulary and reading comprehension can't be crammed. They are built over years. For students planning to take the SAT next summer, 9th grade is the golden window to lay the reading foundation a 1550+ score stands on.
Saturdays 4:30–6:30 PM · Sept 11 – Dec 18
Through long-term, systematic close reading — not premature SAT drilling — students steadily grow:
The goal isn't to rush students into SAT questions — it's to use these valuable 9th–10th grade years to genuinely raise Vocabulary + Reading Comprehension. Once that foundation is in place, formal SAT prep becomes far easier, and 1550+ becomes a realistic target.
Dr. Hardin
10+ years of SAT teaching experience. Best for 9th–10th graders who plan to prepare early and aim high — because high SAT scores can be trained, but reading ability takes time to grow. The earlier you start, the bigger the advantage.
Fall semester · Saturdays 4:30–6:30 PM (start time can be coordinated with enrolled students).