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This series ended on March 27, 2025. All 1:1 and group chats related to this series are disabled 7 days after the last session.

About

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SAT Reading Mastery Series: Your Ultimate Guide to a Higher Score
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Struggling with SAT Reading? You're not alone! This SAT Reading Mastery Series is designed to break down every aspect of the section—helping you improve comprehension, tackle tricky questions, and boost your score.
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From understanding passage types to mastering key question strategies, we’ll go step by step, ensuring you know exactly how to approach each question with confidence. Whether it’s eliminating trap answers, reading faster without losing accuracy, or handling difficult passages, this series has got you covered.
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By the end of this journey, you’ll have proven strategies, real practice, and the skills to tackle the SAT Reading section like a pro. Get ready to level up your score and crush the test! 🚀
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Tutored by

Aadnya G 🇮🇳

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Just a student juggling JEE, SAT, and board exams while trying to crack the code of effective studying. I have a thing for reading and old nataks. When I'm not buried in textbooks, I'm tutoring, working on my SAT Reading series, or experimenting with better study habits. Always on the lookout for smarter ways to learn.

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SESSION 1

4

Mar

SESSION 1

English Exams

Tue 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM UTCMar 4, 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM UTC

Session Breakdown
⏳ [0-5 min] Introduction
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Welcome students, set expectations, explain importance of SAT R&W
📖 [5-15 min] Understanding the SAT Reading & Writing Section
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Breakdown of the structure, scoring, and question types
🎯 [15-30 min] SAT Reading: Strategies & Techniques
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Active reading strategies (skimming vs. deep reading)
How to tackle main idea, detail, inference, and evidence questions
📝 [30-45 min] SAT Writing: Mastering Grammar & Style
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Common grammar rules tested
Strategies for improving sentence clarity and conciseness
📚 [45-55 min] Practice & Discussion
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Work through sample questions with explanations
🔚 [55-60 min] Recap & Q&A
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Reinforce key takeaways and address student questions.

SESSION 2

11

Mar

SESSION 2

English Exams

Tue 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM UTCMar 11, 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM UTC

Phase 1: Understanding the SAT Reading Section
Introduction to SAT Reading – Overview of the section, question types, and scoring.
Time Management Strategies – How to approach the section efficiently.
Types of Passages – Literature, History/Social Science, and Science passages breakdown.

SESSION 3

12

Mar

SESSION 3

English Exams

Wed 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM UTCMar 12, 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM UTC

Phase 2: Mastering Question Types
Main Idea Questions – How to identify the central theme of a passage.
Detail & Evidence-Based Questions – Finding and citing direct evidence.
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SESSION 4

13

Mar

SESSION 4

English Exams

Thu 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM UTCMar 13, 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM UTC

Phase 2: Mastering Question Types
Main Idea Questions – How to identify the central theme of a passage.
Detail & Evidence-Based Questions – Finding and citing direct evidence.
Inference Questions – How to read between the lines effectively.
Vocabulary in Context – Strategies for defining words from context.
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SESSION 5

14

Mar

SESSION 5

English Exams

Fri 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM UTCMar 14, 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM UTC

Function and purpose Questions 
Paired passages
Graph Data Interpretition.
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SESSION 6

18

Mar

SESSION 6

English Exams

Tue 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM UTCMar 18, 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM UTC

Vocabulary in Context – Strategies for defining words from context.
Function & Purpose Questions – Understanding why an author includes specific details.
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SESSION 7

19

Mar

SESSION 7

English Exams

Wed 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM UTCMar 19, 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM UTC

Paired Passages – How to tackle comparative reading questions.
Graphs & Data Interpretation – Understanding charts and figures in science and social science passages.

SESSION 8

20

Mar

SESSION 8

English Exams

Thu 3:30 PM - 4:50 PM UTCMar 20, 3:30 PM - 4:50 PM UTC

Paired Passages – How to tackle comparative reading questions.
Graphs & Data Interpretation – Understanding charts and figures in science and social science passages.

SESSION 9

27

Mar

SESSION 9

English Exams

Thu 12:30 AM - 1:50 AM UTCMar 27, 12:30 AM - 1:50 AM UTC

Advanced Passage Analysis – Deep dive into tougher passages, including historical documents, science, and paired passages.

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Mar 4 - Mar 27

4 weeks

75 - 80 mins

/ session

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