Katya's advice for student 1 (610W, 450M)
Let's start with the exciting potential ahead:
Currently, at 1060 (610V, 450M), you're competitive for about 15-20% of four-year colleges. By reaching 1300+ (650V, 650M), you'll dramatically expand your options to roughly 50-60% of colleges, including many more selective state universities and private colleges. This 240-point improvement could open doors to schools with stronger academic programs and better financial aid packages. Colleges often tie their financial aid packages to your SAT scores.
Math Improvement Plan
(450 → 650):
Your math score indicates COVID-related learning gaps - and that's completely normal. The key is getting the right support to rebuild your foundation. At a 450 level, self-study alone will be challenging because:
- It's difficult to identify why you're making certain mistakes
- You might be using incorrect methods without realizing it
- Basic concepts need to be relearned with proper guidance
Immediate Actions:
School Support
Meet with your counselor and math teacher
- Be direct: "I'm seeing the effects of COVID learning loss in my SAT math performance"
- Request assessment of current math level
- Ask about after-school support programs
Essential Tutoring (Initial Stage)
Start with 1:1 tutoring to build foundations
Our math specialists can:
- Diagnose specific knowledge gaps
- Create a customized study plan
- Build your confidence through guided practice
- Help you understand why you're making mistakes
Remember: At 450 in math, the most important investment is getting expert help to rebuild your foundations. While there are many great self-study resources, trying to figure everything out alone could lead to frustration and inefficient use of your study time. Once you've strengthened your basic skills with a tutor's help, you'll be better equipped to use independent study resources effectively.
Supplementary Resources (Once foundations are stronger)
MathChops ($10/month) - excellent for targeted practice ✨Here is the link✨
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Khan Academy (free) - structured lessons
UWorld ($) - practice questions
Official SAT practice tests
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Verbal Push (610 → 650):
This is a shorter-term goal - we can achieve this in 1-2 months with focused effort:
Grammar/Writing (2-3 weeks)
Master all SAT-specific grammar rules
- Focus especially on:
- Punctuation (especially semicolons and colons)
- Subject-verb agreement
- Parallel structure
- Verb tenses
Take focused practice tests targeting these rules
Reading Comprehension (Concurrent)
Read high-quality non-fiction daily:
- The Economist
- Scientific American
- New York Times Science and Business sections
20-30 minutes of focused reading per day
Practice summarizing main ideas after each article. Use LLMs (ChatGPT, Claude, etc) to check your work.
The key difference in your situation is timing:
While math requires 3-4 months of dedicated rebuilding with expert help, your verbal score can be optimized much more quickly. You already demonstrate strong verbal skills; we just need to fine-tune them.
Your Two-Track Timeline:
Verbal: Intensive 1-2 month push for quick gains
Math: Longer 3-4 month rebuilding process with tutor support
This staged approach means you could see your verbal score improve while still working on math foundations, which can help maintain motivation during the longer math improvement process.
Katya's advice for student 2 (500V, 560M)
I've reviewed your recent SAT score of 1060 (500V, 560M) and see significant potential for improvement. While you haven't specified a target score, I'd like to suggest setting an ambitious but achievable stretch goal of 1300.
Why aim for 1300?
- Expand your college options significantly
- Put you in consideration for more merit aid
- Give you a stronger academic foundation for college
Current Assessment:
Verbal (500 → 650)
- Your current score suggests gaps in:
- Reading comprehension
- Grammar foundations
- Test-taking strategies
Math (560 → 650)
Your math score shows good skills to build on, but we need to:
- Strengthen algebra foundations
- Master geometry concepts
- Improve problem-solving speed
Study Commitment
This 6-month journey requires:
- 3 days verbal practice every week
- 3 days math practice every week
- About 1.5 hours per study day
Recommended Resources and Support:
1. Self-Study Resources
- Khan Academy (free)
- MathChops ($10/month) excellent for targeted practice ✨Here is the link✨
Use my promo code: KATYA25 it works for all subjects and all plans (Monthly, Four Month, Yearly)
- Official SAT practice tests
2. SAT Boost Program
Our comprehensive program offers:
Core Support Structure:
- 20+ live lessons in small groups with Katya
- Personal mentor access
- Three private 30-minute tutoring sessions with your mentor
- One private 30-minute session with Katya herself
Section-Specific Training:
Math Support:
- Dedicated algebra and geometry lessons
- 4 special BOOST-ONLY hard math classes
- Math training videos
- Practice quizzes
- Personalized homework
Verbal Support:
- Monthly updated reading comprehension lessons
- Complete SAT grammar training
- Evidence-based reading strategies
- Writing and language instruction
- Vocabulary building
Additional Benefits:
- Full practice tests with analysis by Katya
- Individual weakness identification
- Personalized study planning
- Regular milestone tracking
- Unlimited "Ask Katya" questions
- Access to SAT community
- Test predictions
Success Track Record
The SAT Boost program has helped students achieve significant score improvements, with some reaching scores above 1500. While these are exceptional results, with consistent effort and engagement in the program, your goal of 1300 is absolutely achievable over six months of dedicated work.
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