SAT English Summer Masterclass 2025
Course Info
Elevate Your SAT Score by 50–200 Points
This course delivers a structured, eight-week system that prioritizes consistent practice, accountability, and expert feedback. If you’re looking to secure an edge for selective college admissions or tap into scholarship opportunities, you’ll find a clear, proven path that helps you avoid cram sessions and unnecessary stress.
What This Course Will Allow You to Do
- Overcome anxiety and overwhelm by breaking each week into realistic goals that move you toward specific score targets.
- Refine reading and grammar skills so you reclaim ~30–40% of the time you usually waste on repetitive errors.
- Stay on track whether you’re traveling or juggling a full schedule: all live sessions are recorded for flexible viewing.
- Measure real progress through synced practice tests and question-by-question data, removing guesswork about where you stand.
Course Roadmap
The curriculum is laser-focused on the highest-yield strategies and question types you’ll face on SAT day. Each week, you’ll complete a dedicated SAT English practice test section to measure your growing skills in real exam scenarios.
Week-by-Week Structure
- Week 1–2: Focus on identifying and mastering the SAT’s core patterns—especially foundational grammar rules and reading speed improvements. Daily micro-habits and targeted drills help you lock in these basics. An English practice test is completed each week.
- Week 3–4: Hone deeper comprehension strategies to tackle complex passages and refine punctuation and sentence structure. Consistent practice hones accuracy under pressure. An English practice test is completed each week.
- Week 5–6: Build stronger pacing techniques and work through more advanced material through simulated, timed scenarios. Pinpoint the question types or skills causing the biggest time sinks and apply targeted fixes. An English practice test is completed each week.
- Week 7–8: Integrate everything and complete final practice exams with real-time feedback, while mastering the mental and logistical strategies to thrive on test day. Fine-tune the smaller details that separate a good score from a great score. An English practice test is completed each week.
Class Schedule
Runs from July 1st - August 19th (8 weeks), meeting every Tuesday:
- Time: 6:00–8:30 PM ET / 4:00–6:30 PM MST (live Zoom sessions)
- Recordings Provided: Maintain progress even if you travel or miss a session and enroll at any time. Keep your momentum on track without disrupting your existing schedule.
Estimated SAT Gains by Score Range
Based on Your Approach
While Masterclass students often work with me for many months to achieve large SAT improvements, the new Cram Days option provides a short, targeted refresher for 30–80 point gains. All ranges can benefit, but 1400–1500 scorers see less benefit unless they’ve forgotten grammar or math fundamentals.
This chart shows approximate SAT point gains for each major score range. Within each group, bars represent Cram Days Only, Masterclass Only, or Cram + Masterclass.
Hover a bar to learn why that approach typically yields its result.
These figures are based on typical results from my many years of tutoring. Some students surpass them, while others fall short. Whether you choose Cram Days, Masterclass, or both, consistent effort drives the best outcomes.
Success Stories from Our Student Families
Perfect 1600 SAT Score
1600 SAT! Great Tutor! Thomas is a great SAT Reading tutor! He helped my child score 1600 on the SAT! He is very knowledgeable, friendly, and encouraging. He is always punctual and accommodates our schedule. Thomas is a pleasure to work with and gets results! Thanks, Thomas!
-Judy
Broad Personal Growth & Study Skills
Knowledgeable and reassuring tutor. As a parent, I was looking for a tutor to work specifically on study skills and strategies for my high school student's test taking, in general. Thomas answered all of my questions before they got started, spent the time to explain his process, and is now putting that process into action. In one meeting, he's started the process that I've been working on or searching for, for years. He works hard to be relevant to my student. I definitely recommend Thomas as a tutor.
-Rachel
+80 Points on Reading in 4 Lessons
Highly Recommended SAT Tutor! I contacted Thomas after my daughter took the SAT twice and her highest score on Reading/Writing was 650. She only had 4 lessons (which made me nervous), but she assured me she understood what to do. Her score went up to 730 (8 wrong on reading and only 1 wrong on grammar) thanks to Thomas! He has my highest recommendation.
-Shelley
+260 Points on the SAT
Thomas has been tutoring my daughter for the SAT for months. They meet online once/week. This last time, her score went up 260 points! His easygoing nature and sense of humor make her sessions enjoyable instead of boring. I would highly recommend Thomas for Math and English tutoring. He seems well balanced in both.
-Laine
Eases Anxieties & Inspires
Thomas is very intelligent, hard working, and patient. He can ease students’ anxieties and will be inspirational for anyone who wants to achieve the goal. His instructions are not only based on comprehension but also on specific study techniques for the best results. If you want your child to succeed, don't hesitate to start tutoring sessions with Thomas. We are so glad we did.
-Albert
+200 Points on the SAT
Our son began working with Thomas last summer, before junior year. We started with an 1160 PSAT score sophomore year, and were shooting for a 200-point increase for the SAT. This past December, our son scored 1360 on the official SAT. The lessons with Thomas definitely helped. Having hit our initial target, we plan to continue working for an even higher score. Thomas is patient, established a great rapport with our son, and we definitely recommend him for students who want to work hard, learn useful strategies, and improve their scores.
-Dana
Beyond Expectations!
Awesome tutor! Helped my sons immensely! Beyond expectations! Thomas is great. Highly recommend him. He has helped both my sons achieve much higher scores! Thomas is methodical in his teaching and keeps track of students' progress.
-Lori
Boosted Reading & Writing Scores
Patient, explains complex topics very well. Thomas M. helped me understand strategies and methods to improve my reading scores within a couple of lessons. He has boosted my SAT Reading/Writing scores and my overall reading scores for school as well. In addition, he brings a very classroom-style approach which is organized and uses student reflections throughout the lesson.
-Suja
Skilled in Math & Reading
Fabulous tutor! Thomas is a wonderful tutor for our daughter. He was thorough, patient and clearly skilled in imparting math and reading strategies. We are continuing with pleasure.
-Leslie
Meet Tom: Your SAT & College Mentor
With over a decade of full-time tutoring experience, I’ve seen firsthand how a blend of proven test-taking strategies and genuine personal support can transform scores and college essays. I personally raised my own SAT from 1200 to 1550—a 99th percentile achievement —and I use the same rigorous approach to help hundreds of others excel.
My mission is simple: build confidence, sharpen critical thinking, and foster meaningful growth for each student. Curious how it all comes together? Explore the full story below.
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2025 Course Offerings
School Year Courses
Join our intensive SAT Cram Day on March 5th for a focused refresher session designed to give you a quick 30–80 point boost. Perfect if you haven’t trained much or need to brush up on key strategies before test day.
Accelerate your learning with AI-driven tools and science-backed strategies like spaced repetition and active recall, helping you retain much more information.
Summer Courses
Learn everything you need to improve 50-150 points in just 8 weeks in the English section.
Learn everything you need to improve 50-150 points in just 8 weeks in the math section.
Master this underutilized aspect of college admissions which makes up roughly 20% of your admission portfolio.