SAT Blitz Classroom Prep

Course code:20-CD-107
Dates:February 16 - March 8, 2020 Alternate Course Dates
Meets:Su from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, 4 sessions
Location:VCU Hibbs Hall 430
Fee: $449.00

Description

The SAT Blitz is an intensive test prep program that provides students with the tools they need to prepare for and ace the SAT. The SAT Blitz is offered during the academic year to prepare students to reach the test date of their choice at peak performance. These courses meet once per week, allowing time to practice new skills during the week. Our multi-week format of the SAT Prep Class leads to greater opportunities for learning and interaction with our expert instructors. Classes are conveniently scheduled in the weeks leading up to the most popular SAT dates and include 16 hours of instruction.

The SAT Blitz covers:

Test Taking Strategies

  • Introduction to the New SAT
  • Question formats
  • Time management
  • Process of elimination
  • Informed guessing

    Quantitative Subjects

  • Solution strategies
  • Equations and inequalities
  • Exponents
  • Fractions, percentages, and averages
  • Rates, ratios, and proportions
  • Polynomials
  • Analytic and coordinate geometry
  • Euclidian geometry and trigonometry
  • Word problems

    Reading and Writing Subjects

  • Punctuation and grammar
  • Writing structure and organization
  • Sentence completion
  • Critical reading
  • Reading comprehension
  • Graphical interpretation

    Who Should Take This Course?
    The SAT Blitz is ideal for students who need an intensive preparation program during the academic year. These classes meet once per week, allowing students to also focus on their school work.

    Students generally take the SAT during their junior year of high school. This class is ideal for rising juniors that may be taking the test for the first time, for seniors and other high school students who have already taken the test but wish to improve their score, and those younger students who are curious about the recent changes to the SAT.

    About Our Program:
    VCU's Test Prep program is a partner with Educational Testing Consultants, a leader in higher education test preparation. Each year, Educational Testing Consultants helps thousands of students prepare for the important pre-college standardized tests at major colleges and universities across the United States. Educational Testing Consultants provides a proven program with a record of success and highly trained, top-quality instructors.

    Don't See a Program Near You?
    University Test Prep also offers customized SAT and ACT Test Prep programs for schools, nonprofit organizations, and community groups. If you don't see a program near you or would like details about our custom programs, please call our professional staff at 804-828-1322 or email us at ocpe@vcu.edu


  • Notes

    Registration Deadline: Registrations will be accepted untill February 15 , 2020.
    Please note: A parent/guardian must accompany any SAT Test Prep participant under the age of 18 to the first day of class to fill out the required VCU OCPE Youth Release Form. All students and their parent/guardian should arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled class start time.
    Cancellation/Refund Policy: You may cancel your registration up until 7 days prior to the course start date, and receive a full refund minus any credit card processing fees. Cancellations must be received via email at ocpe@vcu.edu
    In the unlikely event that this program is cancelled or postponed due to insufficient enrollments or unforeseen circumstances, the university will fully refund registration fees, but cannot be held responsible for any other expenses, including change or cancellation charges to include but not limited to airlines, hotels, travel agencies, or other organizations.
    *exempt-this offering is ineligible for waiver use
    Student/Participant Conduct:
    All course and event participants are bound by all policies found at vcu.edu including:
    VCU Honor System
    VCU Code of Conduct
    Sexual Misconduct/Violence and Sex/Gender Discrimination
    For Academic Accommodations, please visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/courses/policies.html#accommodations

    Sorry, we are no longer accepting registrations for this course. Please contact our office to find out if it will be rescheduled, or if alternative classes are available.

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