The SAT Test

More than two million students a year take the most popular test for college admissions. Choosing the right college is one of the most important decisions in any young student's life and doing well on the SAT will open a wide door of opportunities. Appelrouth Tutoring guarantees 100 points better on the test, but increases of 200 to 300 points are not uncommon. We offer a wide array of services that are customized to fit the educational profile of each and every student.

Tutoring Services

  • SAT Private Tutoring
    Ideal for students who need fine tuning in certain areas, have scores outside of the group range, have distinct learning styles, or simply thrive in a one-on-one learning environment.
  • SAT Small Groups (4-6 students)
    Ideal for students needing a comprehensive survey of the SAT who have individual section scores (Math, Critical Reading, and Writing) between 500 and 700. 20 hours (8 sessions), 5 analyzed mock SATs, and 4 private tutoring hours to review mock results are the essentials to mastering the SAT. Basic materials are included with enrollment fee.
  • SAT 2 Prep
    Private tutoring is available for SAT 2 subject tests.

Take a Mock Test

Practice makes for better scores!

Students are strongly encouraged to take at least two proctored, full-length practice tests after they begin tutoring. Benefits include more reliable results in the progression of improvement and insights to managing anxiety and timing issues. While tutoring and homework may solve for the content and strategy of the test, it is mock tests where students gain confidence and endurance.

Click here to learn more and signup for a mock SAT test.

Register for the SAT

After all that hard studying and mock testing it's time to take the plunge: the real SAT. There are two ways to signup:

Registering online has the added benefit of giving you instant feedback on your choice of test dates and locations. If you need to pay by check, we suggest you register by mail.

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SAT vs. ACT

With the recent revisions to the SAT and the ACT, these two tests now overlap more than ever. Roughly 75% of the content is the same: reading comprehension, grammar, the essay, and mathematics. Most colleges and universities will accept either test so we generally recommend starting with SAT prep and adding on ACT prep as a supplement.

The SAT

  • Places greater emphasis on vocabulary strength
  • Has more difficult reading comprehension
  • Asks math questions that are relatively abstract, often with confusing language
  • Requires the essay- the first section of every test
  • Is a longer test and requires greater mental endurance
  • Requires more complicated strategies

The ACT

  • More closely resembles students' academic coursework
  • Places less of an emphasis on vocabulary
  • Places greater emphasis on time management
  • Tests higher level math, such as Trigonometry
  • Includes a science section which requires rapidly interpreting data
  • Has an optional essay at the conclusion of the test

Still interested? Read more about the differences between the SAT and ACT in an article by Appelrouth Tutoring Services founder Jed Appelrouth.