About the SAT Bootcamp

• What bootcamp details should I know before signing up?

  Online peer tutor teaches at most 10 learners in a series for SAT Math and/or Reading Duration: Approximately four weeks before the scheduled SAT (e.g., Sept. 3 to 30 for the October 1st SAT). The sessions will take place twice a week and will take 75 minutes per session. Date & Time: Tutors and learners will choose the dates & times of the sessions that fit their schedule the best. Content: The tutors will lead these sessions (followingPopular

• I am too busy to attend this bootcamp. Will there be future bootcamps?

  Yes, at this time, we have scheduled as part of this research study and plan to host SAT Bootcamps for the 2023 March, May, and June SATs as well. Schoolhouse.world also offers options year-round SAT tutoring prep, which can be found on the website in the “Learn” dropdoPopular

• Do I need to be enrolled in a specific SAT to participate in its SAT Bootcamp?

  , you do not have to be committed to the respective Fall SAT (e.g., enrolled in the October SAT to take the Bootcamp for the October SAT) to enroll in this program. We welcome all students who plan on taking the SAT in the future.Popular

• Are the bootcamps free? How?

  Schoolhouse.world is a non-profit that provides free tutoring across the globe, thanks to its 2000+ volunteer tutors.Popular

• What types of bootcamps are there, and how many can I sign up for?

  There are two types of bootcamps: Math bootcamps and Reading & Writing bootcamps. Learners are welcome to sign up for both bootcamps or just one of them. Tutors may be invited to one or both of the bootcamps — if invited to both, they can also participate in both bootcamps or just one.Popular

• Are there differences in curriculum between the various tutors?

  , each Math bootcamp will follow the same curriculum and each Reading & Writing bootcamp will follow the same curriculum.Popular

• What are the Schoolhouse SAT Bootcamps?

  The Schoolhouse SAT Bootcamps are a to help learners prepare for SAT Math and SAT Reading & Writing exams. We are currently offering bootcamps to help prepare for the October, November, and December SATs.Popular

• Will there be more November or December SAT Bootcamps spots available?

  For November: No, unfortunately we won't be releasing any additional November SAT Bootcamp spots. For December: Yes, we plan to add 800+ more bootcamp for the December SAT in October and will reach out to you once those openings are available (if you've requested / given parent consent).Popular

• What resources can I use if I can’t register for a bootcamp?

  If you are unable to register for a bootcamp, here are a couple of resources you can utilize to help prepare. https://www.khanacademy.org/SAT, if your child has taken the SAT before then they can use those scores to input it into Khan Academy and get practice customized for them. Khan Academy also has full SAT practice tests. https://schoolhouse.world/course/sat and click "Follow" YouTube where you can find lots of tips from students who have taken the SAT in the past and you can also findFew readers

• Will there be more SAT bootcamps planned for the spring?

  Yes! In preparation for the March SAT, we will have SAT bootcamps running from February 10th to early March. If you are interested, please plan on registering at the end of January which is when the registration for the spring SAT bootcamps will open. For transparency, we build the schedule so that learners can hunker down to study one month before their SAT exam date with a dedicated tutor and group of peers. That way, SAT material is fresh in their minds when they go to take their test sFew readers

Emails and Account Creation

• What if I don't see a follow up email after consent was submitted or requested?

  Issue 1: The parent consent form was filled out but the child follow up email has not been received: First, double-check that the email didn't go to spam The email could be getting blocked if a school email address was used The next most common cause is that there was a typo when entering the child's email (see below)Some readers

• Signup asks for past SAT scores but I haven't taken the SAT. What do I do?

  No worries if you haven't taken the SAT! Use your latest PSAT scores if you know them or take a guess at which of the three ranges you fall into (200-490, 500-590, 600+).Some readers

• I’ve received multiple SAT bootcamp emails. Which email should I use to sign up?

  We are publicizing the SAT bootcamps through multiple channels so there’s no need to worry if you received multiple emails. Feel free to sign up for a bootcamp using any of the emails you received.Few readers

• I lost a personalized email link. What do I do?

  Issue 1: Parent lost the link to given consent to child Please try searching your email with the subject “College Board: SAT Tutoring Bootcamp” or "College Board and Schoolhouse: SAT Peer Tutoring". If you still can’t find the email and are signing up your child to be a learner, please go to schoolhouse.world/sat-bootcamp and click the "Parent Sign Up" button. Issue 2: Child lost the link to complete assent Please try searching your email with the sFew readers

• What if I don't see a follow up email after signing up for a Schoolhouse account?

  Please check your spam folder and make sure you are looking in the inbox of the correct email address.Few readers

Bootcamp Logistics

• How long does the bootcamp last? What is the time commitment per week?

  The bootcamps will take place for four weeks before the scheduled SAT (e.g., Sept. 3 to 30 for the October 1st SAT). The sessions will take place twice a week and will take 75 minutes each.Popular

• When are bootcamps held?

  What times are the bootcamps offered? We have hundreds of bootcamps happening at a variety of times so that you can truly pick the dates and times that work best for you! You can explore available bootcamps here to help plan ahead. Is this during school hours? Most times are after school hours on weekdays or other times on weekends. What time zones are Schoolhouse times in? The time zone should match your computer tPopular

• Who are the tutors? Who are the other bootcamp participants?

  The bootcamps are , most of whom are high schoolers themselves and have scored highly on the SAT before. These tutors have been trained to be effective peer tutors. Each bootcamp will have at most 10 learners. These will be the same learners throughout the four weeks. Each bootcamp will consist of learners who are approximately at the same score levels.Popular

• Will there be homework? Will external resources be required?

  There will be no required work outside these live sessions, but it is outside to reinforce what they are learning within the bootcamp. All resources needed for the bootcamps will be free, accessible online, and provided by the tutors and the Schoolhouse platform.Popular

• How is the bootcamp delivered?

  The bootcamps take place over live Zoom meetings. Cameras should be on so everyone can get to know each other in the bootcamp. If you have a specific reason why you can’t have your camera on (or you don’t have a camera), please notify the tutor ahead of time.Popular

• What topics and curriculum does the bootcamp focus on?

  There are two types of bootcamps: Math bootcamps and Reading & Writing bootcamps. Each bootcamp will consist of multiple practice tests and working through a number of problems from previous SATs to build confidence for the upcoming exam.Popular

• What if I can’t find any SAT bootcamp sessions that fit my schedule?

  We are sorry that you are having trouble finding SAT math sessions during a time that works for you. We completely understand your frustrations. Please check here to see if any of the other times work for you. However, please keep in mind that Schoolhouse tutors are volunteers. You can also refer to this FAQ article which lists out addFew readers

Attendance and Participation

• What do I do if I need to miss a day?

  Please do your best to attend each SAT bootcamp session. If you absolutely need to miss one day, you should (through the messaging feature on Schoolhouse’s platform) to let them know and see what you should do for make-up. If you are missing a practice exam day, you should find another time to take the practice exam.Popular

• What is the attendance policy for SAT bootcamps?

  , as that will negatively affect your learning and may also take up a spot from another learner who could have attended every session.Popular

• I can no longer attend a bootcamp. What should I do?

  If you have created a Schoolhouse account but haven’t signed up for a bootcamp yet, then there is nothing to do. You can continue using other Schoolhouse resources at your convenience, regardless of signing up for any June SAT Bootcamp.Some readers

• Can I share these Schoolhouse bootcamps with others?

  , enrollment for these SAT Bootcamps is open to anyone - please feel free to share this link with friends and other people.Some readers

• What do I do if my tutor doesn't show up? What if my bootcamp gets cancelled?

  If you experience a Tutor No-Show where the Zoom meeting for your session never starts OR your bootcamp gets cancelled entirely, we first want to say that we're incredibly sorry! We understand that it's incredibly frustrating to signup for a series only for it to not happSome readers

• Can siblings be signed up for bootcamps without an invitation?

  Yes, as a parent, you can signup any of your other children at this link by clicking the "Parent Sign Up" button. Please feel free to share this opportunity onwards with other families as well!Few readers

• How do I join an SAT bootcamp session?

  If you have already registered for an SAT bootcamp series, you can go to your dashboard and click on "My Sessions" to find the session you are looking to join. You will be able to join the session up to 15 minutes before the scheduled days and times.Few readers

Research Study Details

• Will I be evaluated in this study? Can it affect my official SAT Score or College Application?

  Participation in these bootcamps is voluntary, and you can stop at any time. In this study, you will not be evaluated on your responses to any of the study tasks. Your responses will be confidential and the information provided will be combined with the responses of others in summary reports that do not identify you as an individual. While the aggregated scores of students may be used by the College Board for research, no individual scores will be shared and this program will not be linked to fPopular

• What were the results from previous SAT Bootcamps?

  It was a success! We have had over our last two bootcamps, with retention rates significantly above the rest of the platform. Our research partner is currently analyzing the score data from past bootcamps - we will try our best to share findings with the community at large when we’re able to.Popular

• What research tasks will I be asked to do?

  In addition to participating in the bootcamp, participants may be asked to complete occasional surveys, short exercises, and participate in focus groups about their feelings toward the SAT tutoring.Some readers

• Is this an official program that will be expanding?

  Not yet. The Fall SAT Bootcamps are a research study being done in partnership between Schoolhouse.world and its research partner. It is not yet an official program.Some readers

• Is there a stipend for this research study?

  No. There is no stipend — this is an opportunity to receive free tutoring.Few readers

• Can I participate in the SAT Bootcamps and opt out of research recording sharing?

  We hope that you do opt into research recording sharing as it will help to advance the College Board and Stanford's studies on the effectiveness of peer tutoring. Additional details of the research study can be found here. If you would still like to opt out of research recording sharing with the College Board and Stanford, but still participate in an SFew readers

• Can I sign another child of mine for the SAT bootcamps?

  Yes you can! Please go to the SAT bootcamp page (https://schoolhouse.world/sat-bootcamp) and click on "Student Sign Up" to create a separate account for your other child.Few readers