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SAT Prep • Series

August DSAT Crash Course: 700+ in just 3 weeks (from a 800 scorer!)

Richie A

Series Details

Sessions

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This series ended on August 23, 2024. All 1:1 and group chats related to this series are disabled 7 days after the last session.

Series Details

About

This course is targeted towards students taking the August DSAT and would like a crash course on the Reading and Writing section. Here, we will discuss everything there is about the DSAT writing and how to ace it!

Because we'll be moving rather fast, this course expects an intermediate proficiency for the R&W section, namely for those scoring at least 550 or above. (For those who are below, you are welcome to join, however, we won't have too much time to dive deep into the basics.) However, I would be open to hosting additional sessions for these if demand is enough.

I'll also be sharing the tips and tricks I used to score a perfect 800 on the section, and some live walkthroughs that will help train your speed and consistency.

Furthermore, we'll also be doing some practice tests and assignments; therefore, this course also expects you to spend some time (roughly 3-4 hours overall) reviewing / practising outside sessions. This is done to maximize the series' effectiveness within the time that we have.

✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY

Try to attend every session because we will be moving quite fast. However, if you miss more than two sessions, I may be forced to remove you to make space for others.

Dates

August 3 - August 23

Learners

149 / 200

Total Sessions

12

About the Tutor

Hi everyone! My name is Richie, and I've superscored 1590 (with an 800 on the R&W section) in the SAT. I started out in the 1400s, and self-studied my way to a 1590, using free & accessible resources that I'd like to share with all of you. I understand first-hand the struggles of the SAT -- from the complex vocabulary to the often confusing paragraphs -- and my goal is to help everyone demystify the test and achieve your target scores. Some of my hobbies being a huuuuge McLaren fan in Formula 1, listening to music, and exploring new places :)

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Upcoming Sessions

0

Past Sessions

12
3
Aug

Session 1

SAT Reading & Writing

Introduction to the series. In this session, I'll explain the procedures, expectations, and timeline of our crash course.

Here, I'll also discuss some test-taking strategies that you should keep in mind before we begin looking at questions.
4
Aug

Session 2

SAT Reading & Writing

We'll be examining questions on the Informations and Ideas portion of the test.
5
Aug

Session 3

SAT Reading & Writing

We'll finish examining questions on Information and Ideas, and do some practice tests and assessments.
10
Aug

Session 4

SAT Reading & Writing

We'll begin examining questions on the Craft and Structure portion of the DSAT, and I'll be expecting you to do some self-review before our next session.
13
Aug

Session 5

SAT Reading & Writing

We'll begin with a quick recap and quiz on Information and Ideas, and will finish discussing Craft and Structure questions. We'll also be doing some practice assignments on Craft and Structure.
15
Aug

Session 6

SAT Reading & Writing

If you have made it this far, congratulations! You have completed roughly 65% of the DSAT currriculum, and we'll do a practice test during this session to make sure everything stays fresh in your head.
17
Aug

Session 7

SAT Reading & Writing

We'll go through questions on Standard English Conventions
18
Aug

Session 8

SAT Reading & Writing

We'll look at questions on Expression of Ideas.
19
Aug

Session 9

SAT Reading & Writing

We'll be doing a mini-quiz on Information and Ideas and Craft and Structure, and will be doing a full test on Standard English Conventions and Expression of Ideas.
20
Aug

Session 10

SAT Reading & Writing

We'll be doing a full, comprehensive test of the entire section, and reviewing our answers.
21
Aug

Session 11

SAT Reading & Writing

Another one! We'll be doing a full, comprehensive test of the entire section, and reviewing our answers.
23
Aug

Session 12

SAT Reading & Writing

Congratulations on making it to the final Session! We'll be doing an 'Office Hours' session and you can clear any doubts here. Good luck for your August DSAT sitting!

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