If you feel that your student could benefit from taking an SAT Writing and Language class, Varsity Tutors offers several comprehensive SAT Writing and Language prep courses that may suit your needs. The SAT is the definitive standardized exam, taken by high school students across the country since 1926. It serves as an indication of a test-taker's college-readiness, though each school weights it in relation to other factors (GPA, difficulty of schedule, extracurricular activities, etc.) differently. If you want to help the student in your life take their test prep to a new level, consider enrolling them in an SAT Writing and Language prep class today!
Most SAT Writing and Language prep courses begin by going over the structure of the test. The SAT is a timed paper-and-pencil exam. The Writing and Language section places students in the role of an editor, with questions asking how to correct original passages deliberately flaunting one or more English rules. Here is some more basic information about the test:
SAT Writing and Language Facts
- All questions come from provided written passages
- Questions are multiple-choice
- Some passages include tables, graphs, and charts
- No math is required
- Prior knowledge of the information in the passages is not part of this test.
- The Writing and Language Test combines with the Reading Test for one half of your composite SAT score.
For example, the following sample question can give you a good sense of the types of questions that might appear on the SAT's Writing and Language section:
SAT Writing and Language Sample Question
- This question is based on a particular sentence from a provided written passage
- Which choice completes the sentence with accurate data based on the graph?
- NO CHANGE
- warning, however, that job growth in urban and regional planning will slow to 14 percent by 2020.
- predicting that employment of urban and regional planners will increase 16 percent between 2010 and 2020.
- indicating that 14 to 18 percent of urban and regional planning positions will remain unfilled.
- Which choice completes the sentence with accurate data based on the graph?
If your student could use some additional experience with questions like this, they may benefit from taking practice exams during an SAT Writing and Language course. Not only does completing practice exams give students a sense of the time available to them on test day, the results may also help you determine their academic strengths and any areas of opportunity that could use improvement.
At Varsity Tutors, we offer two different types of SAT Writing and Language classes. The first is a private SAT Writing and Language prep course with a one-on-one tutor. Working with a private instructor allows your student to learn at their own pace, whether that means glossing over a particular topic or spending additional time on it. Any questions your student asks can also be addressed immediately, allowing misunderstandings to be corrected before they have a chance to multiply. Your student's instructor may even be able to design SAT Writing and Language courses around their unique needs. For example, a visual learner might work with flashcards listing common grammar rules, while an auditory learner might get more out of a lecture format with grammatical errors stressed to make them stand out more.
Alternatively, you may opt for a course. A course is a small SAT Writing and Language prep group consisting of an instructor, your student, and several classmates. Students are free to interact with one another, creating a collaborative learning environment that some may find beneficial. This option still allows you to arrange private sessions outside of your student's Group Course if they require personalized help with something.
Both options include access to our proprietary Live Learning Platform, a mobile-friendly online classroom that provides the benefits of face-to-face tutoring without the hassle of arranging a physical meetup. We also do our best to make SAT Writing and Language prep classes as convenient as possible. For instance, we try to refer every client to an instructor who meets their scheduling needs.
If you would like more information about our SAT Writing and Language course offerings, please contact an Educational Consultant today with any questions you have. Let's pursue your student's academic goals together!
Ruth: SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, and Best of the Batch Foundation. Her work focuses on culturally responsive multi-cultural education, language teaching, and program development. At the Carnegie Library, she created World Family Day, an event where volunteers read children's stories in their native language, donated food from around the world, and shared cultural crafts with 90 kids and parents. During 2014-15, Ruth completed a Coro Fellowship in Public Affairs, where she...
Education & Certification
- Smith College - Bachelors, Comparative Literature / Russian Civilization
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Reading
- Study Skills
- Essay Editing
- +27 subjects
Rahul: SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...most passionate about Mathematics. In my experience helping students prepare for the SAT, I primarily focus on teaching the Math and Writing sections as I have extensive knowledge on both the content and the format of the tests. I believe that it is important to impart important concepts and problem solving mechanisms to people because it allows them to learn a process that can be applied to different problems in life outside the exam setting....
Education & Certification
- University of Maryland-College Park - Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Mathematics
- SAT Math
- SAT Reading
- +28 subjects
Gabrielle: SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...remarkable advancements in both confidence and competency levels. I am particularly passionate about tutoring English, Mandarin, and standardized test prep. In my experience working with students struggling to pass a class or to prepare for college entrance exams, we always have fun determining the study method that works best for them. Everybody has a different learning style and once we hone in on the right one for you, an improvement in scores will become more...
Education & Certification
- Arizona State University - Bachelor in Arts, Chinese Language & Global Studies
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Reading
- Study Skills
- English Grammar and Syntax
- +29 subjects
Alyssa: SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...what kinds of strategies and supports students need to be successful. I strongly believe in helping students develop a growth mindset, which they can take into any educational experience. I have been teaching in the DC area for 3 years, and understand the demands of the Common Core Standards, PARCC, SAT and other exams. I am familiar with ELA and history content at both the middle and high school level, and I also enjoy teaching...
Education & Certification
- Trinity College, Hartford CT - Bachelor in Arts, International Studies, Spanish
- Harvard Graduate School of Eduction - Unknown, Urban Education, Social Studies
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Reading
- PSAT
- College Essays
- +63 subjects
Andrew: SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...so that I have a wide variety of approaches to help all types of students master the material. I also believe that, in my German tutoring especially, I'm very systematic, so that my students have a strong grammar foundation on which to build further skills and concepts. I have also lived in Germany for a year, and am able to bring world-life experiences into tutoring sessions, so that I can instill in my students a...
Education & Certification
- Oberlin College and Conservatory - Bachelors, German Studies and Voice Performance
- DePaul University - Masters, Voice Performance
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Math
- SAT Reading
- ACT
- +26 subjects
Annie: SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...My favorite part of tutoring is helping a student figure out how to connect their real passions to the schoolwork that's troubling them. One student hated writing essays, but loved playing the guitar with his band. I helped him plan an essay about his experiencing performing for a crowd, and he discovered that essay-writing wasn't a punishment--it was another way to express himself. As a freelancer, I've worked as a writer for a test preparation...
Education & Certification
- Williams College - Bachelors, English
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Reading
- SAT Mathematics
- SAT Math
- +43 subjects
Nisarg: SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...Cities. I graduated from Wayzata High, and I'm currently pursuing a Bachelor's of Science in neuroscience. At the University, I'm usually in class, studying, hanging out with my friends, or at club meetings! In my free time, I love to breakdance, write poetry, debate politics and economics, and participate in practically every nerdy endeavor possible (huge Star Wars fan!!). I love to talk and will talk your ear off if you let me! I love...
Education & Certification
- University of Minnesota - Bachelors, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Reading
- SAT Math
- SAT Mathematics
- +38 subjects
Diptesh: SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...Global Public Health with a concentration in Chemistry. I have been passionate about education since high school and have been teaching, tutoring, and mentoring students from grades 6-12 and college in a variety of subjects since! I specialize in mathematics and science tutoring as well as standardized exam preparation. In the past, I have helped students achieve significant improvements and success on the SAT, SHSAT, Regents and other exams! I truly believe education is a...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Mathematics
- SAT Reading
- SAT Math
- +88 subjects
Jeana: SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...backgrounds and levels of ability. My unique approach to SAT and ACT test-prep focuses just as much on "learning the test" as it does learning the material, which gives students a sense of confidence and courage on test day. My expertise in "big test" prep translates to the regular school environment as well, whether it be building better study habits, better relationships to class material, or finding new ways to make material accessible--at any age,...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Visual Arts
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Reading
- 12th Grade Reading
- Spanish 1
- +54 subjects
Stacie: SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...understand. I love learning new things myself, but nothing compares to the sense of accomplishment and purpose that comes with helping others do the same. I take great pride in developing individualized tutoring programs for my students based on their specific needs and goals. I previously taught high school for several years and also have tutoring experience in a wide variety of subject areas. At this time, I focus almost exclusively on assisting students seeking...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Arlington - Bachelors, English
- Texas AM University - Commerce - Current Grad Student, Secondary Education
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Mathematics
- SAT Math
- SAT Reading
- +134 subjects
Don: SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...all that they are meant to be. My years of teaching experience have helped prepare me with two important abilities: seeing language arts as a means to develop students' awareness and ability to communicate more effectively, and a greater appreciation for the individual student through balanced and effective classroom teaching and management. I teach because I have a passion for teaching, but mostly, because I care about reaching and inspiring each student from a wide...
Education & Certification
- Dordt College - Bachelors, English
- Concordia University-Saint Paul - Masters, Education
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Reading
- British Literature
- Literature
- +19 subjects
Joshua: SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...public school in Harlem as the College Counselor working with students from grades 6-12. In my two years of experience, I have had the opportunity to network with college admissions counselors across the country, and I gladly connect my students to any college admissions departments I am familiar with. Although my tutoring specialty is test prep -- SAT, ACT, PSAT, SHSAT, and GRE -- I particularly love tutoring writing, and creative writing is a hobby...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, French and Francophone Studies
- University of Pennsylvania - Master of Science, Social Policy
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Reading
- SAT Math
- SAT Mathematics
- +92 subjects
Parisa: SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...in class. I often struggled to understand relatively simple concepts, especially when compared to my classmates, whether that was in test-taking or in any academic subject. So, I know what it's like to really wrestle with a subject, and I know what kind of assistance is helpful (and what kind of assistance/teaching is not). I think this--empathizing with a student and knowing the difference between good and bad help--is the most important quality of a...
Education & Certification
- University of Virginia-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Politics Honors and Economics
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Reading
- SAT Mathematics
- SAT Math
- +26 subjects
Jan: SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...is fun to share those approaches with students and watch the AHA! moments unfold. Why do I teach? Successful learning requires awareness of HOW you think: how you create and organize your own perception. I am fascinated with this meta-thinking, this thinking ABOUT how you think, and I take great joy in helping others gain deeper insight into their own thinking patterns. I graduated from Oberlin College with a degree in Creative Writing, and I...
Education & Certification
- Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing and Dance
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Reading
- Essay Editing
- Public Speaking
- +27 subjects
Erica: SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...as a Foreign Language) certification. I am extremely passionate about teaching and work daily to improve my craft. Students, parents, supervisors, and colleagues have described me as efficient, extremely patient, creative, and caring. I am certified to tutor in a variety of subjects and consider the following areas to be my specialties: *Standardized tests, such as the ISEE, SSAT, and AP examinations *Students who demonstrate challenging behaviors *Long-term tutoring in math and reading--I love to...
Education & Certification
- Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English; Latin Language and Literature
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Reading
- SAT Math
- Elementary School English
- +77 subjects
Linda: SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...has the potential to succeed, and the key to achieving your goal is a matter of hard work and dedication rather than intelligence. I work with all students of varying levels. For those that do not do well under the pressure of standardized tests, I strive to make test-taking less anxiety-inducing and more approachable for my students. For students looking to gain an extra boost in their scores, I assess what information they already know...
Education & Certification
- Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelors, Cell Biology & Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Math
- SAT Reading
- SAT Mathematics
- +13 subjects
Adam: SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...University of Cincinnati. I plan on attending law school in the near future, but I have always enjoyed teaching. I started tutoring during my junior year of high school, finding that I had an aptitude for analogies that helped students learn the material. I tutor a large variety of subjects, including LSAT, SAT, and ACT. I also tutor various academic subjects, primarily in the fields of math and science. My favorite subject to tutor is...
Education & Certification
- University of Cincinnati-Main Campus - Bachelors, Sociology
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Math
- SAT Reading
- SAT Mathematics
- +186 subjects
Molly: SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade classrooms, teaching students with a variety of needs. I can also tutor students through high school and college in History and Spanish as I hold degrees in both subjects from Columbia University. I am highly qualified to tutor Writing at all levels - from elementary to adult professional writing - as I have written two distinguished theses as part of my academic training. As a Tutor, I can do...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
- Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Reading
- 5th Grade Writing
- 5th Grade Reading
- +111 subjects
Ben: SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...are close, but not quite there: learning the way you want to learn and the way you learn best rather than having topics taught at you. For standardized testing: I have taken the special classes and labored through the workbooks to prepare for taking the exams myself. The trick is to learn the test and know how to beat it with the right tools, and I am eager to pass along what I have learned...
Education & Certification
- George Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
- Roosevelt University - PHD, Clinical Psychology
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Mathematics
- SAT Math
- SAT Reading
- +50 subjects
Brianna: SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...graduated from the University of Richmond majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing Analytics and a minor in Mathematics. I have worked with kids of all ages, ranging from elementary school to college students through various subjects. I have also worked extensively with special needs children, doing everything from teaching special education to one-on-one in-home mentoring. Through my experiences, I have continued to carry my passion for working with children and have developed...
Education & Certification
- University of Richmond - Current Undergrad, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Math Prep Course
- SAT Math
- SAT Mathematics
- +217 subjects