Excel in SAT English with a 1500+ Scorer (Full Course, Flexible Attendance)

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Excel in SAT English with a 1500+ Scorer (Full Course, Flexible Attendance)

SAT Score Range

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12 sessions

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About

Want to boost your SAT Reading and Writing confidence and improve your test-day performance? Join this weekly group every Sunday for in-depth, interactive lessons led by a 1500+ scorer and SAT Prep Senior Tutor.
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This high-impact course helps you build real skills, strategy, and confidence — one Sunday at a time.
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We’ll cover all the SAT English question types — Central Ideas, Inferences, Cross-Text Connections, Visual and Textual Evidence, Transitions, Rhetorical Synthesis and more — across twelve weeks, with each session targeting a specific skill.
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Do you abhor the English section? Feel like words like benevolent and ubiquitous belong in another language? Frustrated when you have to choose the “best” evidence, but all the options seem right?
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This is the right course for you.
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Each session dives into the exact question types and skills the College Board loves to test.
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You’ll learn how to read smarter, spot traps, pick the best evidence, and tackle writing questions with confidence — making real progress week to week.
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📌 Join anytime — and only attend what you need.
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Unlike many rigid SAT Bootcamps or one-size-fits-all Prep Programs hosted by other SAT tutors, my course is designed around you. Each session stands alone with new material, so you can jump in based on your needs or stay for the full course experience.
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Whether you're aiming for a 600 or shooting past 750, you’ll leave with the tools to boost your score — and the mindset to stay calm and confident on test day.
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Whether you’re aiming for a 600 or shooting past 750, you’ll leave with the tools to boost your score — and the mindset to stay calm and confident on test day.
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Let’s excel in SAT English — your way.
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👉 Want extra practice, review, or live help?
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﻿Check out Excel in SAT English: Review & Office Hours﻿
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The additional course serves as a companion course held right after each lesson here. We’ll complete review games, go over the problems you find confusing and reinforce our skills in a friendly and collaborative environment.
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🤔 Why Me?
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1️⃣ SAT Prep Senior Tutor
Only 2% of SAT Prep Tutors have achieved this distinction.
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2️⃣ Top 5 in SAT Prep Sessions Hosted
Ranked among the top few of 6,000 SAT Prep tutors by number of sessions taught.
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3️⃣ Top 20 in Super Helpful Ratings on Schoolhouse
Rated among the best of 26,000+ tutors
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4️⃣ 98% Helpful Rating
Students consistently rate my tutoring as highly effective.
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5️⃣ Proven Results
Past students have reported score improvements and of 1400+ and 1500+ scores. Many of them are even tutors themselves now and are located on my tutor tree (visible on my profile).
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Student Testimonials:
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"Thank you, Matthew, for such a great session. You are one of the best tutors on Schoolhouse. Your explanations are great and easy to understand. I recommend anyone who is looking for R&W help to attend Matthew's session"
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"Thanks so much for the series Matthew! This was an amazing resource for SAT prep since you explained concepts, gave practice problems, and hosted quizzes which were all very helpful! I also appreciate how you were constantly checking on us and making sure everyone understood what you'd say! Thanks again!"
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"Thank you [so much] for all the sessions [you're my] favorite tutor on this website!!"
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“Thank you for the session! I recently got 710 on the math section, 1490 total [...] Thank you for all your help!”
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"I seriously think I've improved so much from your courses [...] You've made studying for the SAT easier and [you're]  greatly appreciated!!!!"
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"One of the best tutor[s] I've ever had thank you for the session!"
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"Thank you so much Matthew for this series. I was able to get all the grammar questions correct, and I feel more confident for the reading section and am grateful for all the time you spent into making the content."
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“Thank you!! It was super informative [...] everything seemed fun and easy to digest.”
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“Thank you for this session! The explanations were great [...] I look forward to more of your sessions!”
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“One of the best sessions I’ve attended so far. [...] Thank you so much, Matthew!”
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"Thank you so much!!! The session was super informative in a way that kept the details from being tedious. The interactive questions were spaced nicely, so not only did you adequately review but there wasn't any time wasted. Its so fun, welcoming, and is low pressure! Everyone needs to take one of his courses!!!"

Tutored by

Matthew L 🇺🇸

Senior Tutor

Certified in 11 topics

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Hi, I’m Matthew – welcome to my profile! I run comprehensive SAT and AP prep courses designed to help students at every level build confidence and achieve their goals. I serve as a Senior Tutor in the SAT Prep Subworld, a Dialogue Club President in the Enrichment Subworld and have extensive experience in tutoring both AP US and AP Comparative Government and Politics (two separate courses, not one) Additionally, I am also certified in some other AP courses and in the process of becoming certified in math through Calculus. Outside of tutoring, I play baseball, support the Chicago Cubs and Bears, and play video games. I’m also involved in BPA, Debate, YMSL, NHS, and Mu Alpha Theta/Math Honors Society. Feel free to reach out anytime if you have questions! ________________________________ 🏆 Student Results in 1400s and 1500s (Some Are Now Tutors and are on My "Tutor Tree") 🏆 Top 5 in SAT Prep Sessions Hosted; Top 10 in History Sessions Hosted 🏆 Top 20 in Super Helpful Ratings; 98% Helpful or Super Helpful Feedback 🏆 Top 40 in Schoolhouse Points ________________________________ (NEW) Fall SAT Courses: August SAT Accelerated Review Courses (Math, English) https://schoolhouse.world/series/51100 https://schoolhouse.world/series/51116 Fall SAT Math Courses (Full Course, Review & Office Hours) https://schoolhouse.world/series/54831 https://schoolhouse.world/series/54834 Fall SAT English Courses (Full Course, Review & Office Hours) https://schoolhouse.world/series/54839 https://schoolhouse.world/series/54841

Schedule

Upcoming

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✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY

Bring a growth mindset and be ready to work through problems.

Be kind and attentive during sessions.

Each session covers new material, so missing one won’t make you feel behind in future sessions.

Attend sessions that you believe will help you succeed.

SESSION 1

31

Aug

SESSION 1

SAT Reading & Writing

Sun 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM UTCAug 31, 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM UTC

Session 1: Central Ideas and Details
Build strong skills identifying main ideas and key details in passages. Learn how to read actively and answer questions about the heart of the text with confidence.

SESSION 2

7

Sep

SESSION 2

SAT Reading & Writing

Sun 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM UTCSep 7, 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM UTC

Session 2: Cross-Text Connections
Develop your ability to compare and analyze ideas across multiple passages. Practice spotting relationships and contrasting viewpoints to tackle cross-text questions.

SESSION 3

14

Sep

SESSION 3

SAT Reading & Writing

Sun 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM UTCSep 14, 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM UTC

Session 3: Text Structure and Purpose
Explore how authors organize their writing and use structure to convey meaning. Learn to recognize patterns and understand the purpose behind the text’s design.

SESSION 4

21

Sep

SESSION 4

SAT Reading & Writing

Sun 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM UTCSep 21, 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM UTC

Session 4: Inferences
Sharpen your skill at making logical inferences based on evidence in the passage. Understand how to read between the lines and answer inference questions accurately.

SESSION 5

28

Sep

SESSION 5

SAT Reading & Writing

Sun 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM UTCSep 28, 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM UTC

Session 5: Command of Evidence — Visual
Learn how to interpret visual information such as charts, graphs, or tables that appear with passages. Practice using visual evidence to support your answers.

SESSION 6

5

Oct

SESSION 6

SAT Reading & Writing

Sun 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM UTCOct 5, 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM UTC

Session 6: Command of Evidence — Textual
Master finding and citing textual evidence to support answers in reading and writing sections. Learn strategies for choosing the best evidence quickly and confidently.

SESSION 7

12

Oct

SESSION 7

SAT Reading & Writing

Sun 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM UTCOct 12, 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM UTC

Session 7: Words in Context — Part One
Build vocabulary skills and learn to determine the meaning of words based on context clues. Practice strategies for tackling challenging vocabulary questions.

SESSION 8

2

Nov

SESSION 8

SAT Reading & Writing

Sun 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM UTCNov 2, 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM UTC

Session 8: Words in Context — Part Two
Continue strengthening your understanding of vocabulary in context. Work on subtle differences in meaning and how word choice impacts tone and meaning.

SESSION 9

9

Nov

SESSION 9

SAT Reading & Writing

Sun 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM UTCNov 9, 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM UTC

Session 9: Transitions
Focus on identifying and understanding transitions in passages. Learn how transitional words and phrases guide the reader and affect the flow of ideas.

SESSION 10

16

Nov

SESSION 10

SAT Reading & Writing

Sun 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM UTCNov 16, 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM UTC

Session 10: Rhetorical Synthesis
Explore how authors combine multiple rhetorical techniques to build arguments. Practice analyzing synthesis questions that test your grasp of style and purpose.

SESSION 11

23

Nov

SESSION 11

SAT Reading & Writing

Sun 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM UTCNov 23, 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM UTC

Session 11: Boundaries
Understand how authors set boundaries within texts—deciding what to include or exclude—to strengthen their message. Learn to answer questions about scope and focus.

SESSION 12

30

Nov

SESSION 12

SAT Reading & Writing

Sun 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM UTCNov 30, 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM UTC

Session 12: Form, Structure, and Sense
Master how form and structure influence meaning and tone. Practice analyzing how an author’s choices affect the overall sense and effectiveness of the passage.

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Aug 31 - Nov 30

14 weeks

45 mins

/ session

Next session on August 31, 2025

SCHEDULE

Sundays

2:30PM