SAT Prep
Raise your score with expert instruction:
✔ Exceptional tutors from Ivy League and elite universities, including National Merit Scholars and accomplished educators
✔ Each tutor customizes a program for every student
✔ Access to the Achieve College Planning Platform for comprehensive guidance
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We offer one-on-one and small-group instruction in person in Providence, Rhode Island, as well as online coaching for students nationwide. Our programs are designed to build confidence, strengthen core skills, and maximize performance on test day.
Our Programs Include:
✔️ 10, 20, or 30 hours of targeted instruction tailored to each exam: SAT — Reading, Writing & Language, Math
✔️ A full diagnostic test with a personalized study plan based on strengths and areas for growth
✔️ Proven test-taking strategies to improve accuracy and pacing
✔️ Concept review and skill-building exercises for every section
✔️ High-frequency vocabulary flashcards + essential math formulas
✔️ Strategy cards for reading comprehension, math reasoning, and science analysis
✔️ Error-tracking system and performance analytics for rapid score improvementThe program was originally developed by Susan Santucci, an SAT expert and author with a Master’s degree from Harvard and more than 20 years of teaching experience. She has helped thousands of students improve their SAT/ACT scores and gain admission to colleges such as Yale, Duke, MIT, and Virginia Tech.
Today, the program is directed and taught by AAA Ivy League instructors, who continue Susan’s legacy of personalized, results-driven test preparation.
“Nicole’s commitment to Kate’s SAT preparation has been truly unparalleled, not only in the quality of her tutoring, but in the genuine care, encouragement, and confidence she has consistently shown in Kate and her abilities. Her personal investment in Kate’s progress and success goes far beyond tutoring, and in my opinion, the level of support and dedication Nicole provides is simply unmatched.”
— Meredith M.
"So I am sure you heard from Alexia. She did amazing on the SAT. A total score of 1570—math was a 780!!! She was so discouraged... You cracked the code for her success on the SAT math section! I can’t thank you enough for believing in her!”
— Vanessa T.
"Thank you so much for everything you have done for our daughter. It was meant to be for us to cross paths, because your partnership with her was the best possible experience I could have hoped for. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your completely perfect methods that suited and helped her excel.”
— Jennifer G.
“Our daughter Lauren told us she couldn’t have obtained her high SAT scores without your help. Thank you so much again!”
– Joann D.
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Registration:
✔ Online registration at collegeboard.org is the fastest and easiest method.
✔ For assistance, call the College Board at 866-756-7346.
✔ Students requesting testing accommodations due to learning differences should call 609-771-7137. Submit requests at least 7 weeks in advance with supporting documentation.
✔ Paper registration is rarely available; check with your school counselor if necessary.
✔ Registration deadlines are typically 3–4 weeks before the test. Late registration is possible 10–11 days prior (additional fee applies). No waitlist is available.Fees:
✔ SAT: $68
✔ Late registration: +$38
✔ Cancel fee: $34
✔ Essay section discontinued (June 2021)
✔ Question-and-Answer Service discontinued; score reports include correct/incorrect/omitted answers, subscores, and general performance feedback.Score Reports & Access:
✔ Access scores online at studentscores.collegeboard.org
✔ Download detailed score reports with section and subscore breakdowns, including:
• Reading & Writing – Command of Evidence, Words in Context, etc.
• Math – Algebra, Advanced Math, Problem Solving & Data Analysis
✔ SAT registration includes four free college score reports; additional reports available for a fee.
✔ Ivy League Tutoring provides custom error logs to target improvement efficiently.Superscoring & Score Choice:
✔ Superscoring combines the highest sub-scores from multiple test dates to create a higher overall score.
✔ Most colleges accept superscoring, but always check each college’s policy.
✔ Score Choice lets students control which scores are sent to colleges.Comparing SAT & ACT Scores:
✔ Use a current concordance table to compare SAT and ACT performance here.SAT® is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse this product. PSAT/NMSQT® is a trademark jointly owned by the College Board and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, which were not involved in the production of, and do not endorse this product. All test names and other trademarks are the property of the respective trademark holders. None of the trademark holders is affiliated with Ivy Tutoring or this website.