Student Testimonials What students are saying about our SAT Masterclass “It almost feels like cheating.” “New knowledge I could not encounter if I had just self- studied.” I was expecting a session chock full of half-tips and cliff- hangers, but the IvyPrep team pulled no stops in I gained new knowledge about the SAT that I could not delivering the lesson. I learned a lot, not only about the encounter if I had just self-studied. The tips and tricks various techniques required in tackling the SAT but also certainly gave me a boost on the exam day itself. The classes about every SAT takers ultimate goal – admission into US were packed with information that only experienced test- universities. takers could share. The pedagogy was thorough and accessible, and the instructor was very insightful and The general feeling I got was that these were people who entertaining at the same time. The three hours in each class genuinely cared and were people I could trust. I guess it is was time well spent. just a bonus that these nice people also happened to be extremely capable at the same time. -M. Garda, SAT Score 2300 (Top 0.5% Globally), Raffles Institution, August 2015 Just a few minutes into the lesson and I was already sold. The instructor wasn’t some suave, smooth talking and slightly intimidating tutor one would expect of a perfect “Practical strategies.” SAT scorer and Ivy League graduate. In fact, he’s quite the opposite. He sometimes stumbles, cracks awkward The lessons were really very helpful. The strategies taught to jokes and comes off as a nerd. But there are two things tackle many of the problems were all very practical and that I am certain of: he’s genuine… and he’s really good at helped a lot. I had to learn to throw out my preconceived preparing you for the SAT. It almost feels like cheating. notions when answering reading questions. I made that mistake very often and thus had to work to correct it. I was -Julius, Nanyang Polytechnic, October 2012 made more aware of my weaknesses, so that I could make a conscious effort to avoid them. Some of the best strategies were also on how to identify and correct parallelism errors in “I really benefitted a lot from the classes.” the grammar sections. I would just like to convey my thanks for helping me with -Grace G., SAT Score 2360 (Top 0.1% Globally) my SATs. I really benefitted a lot from the classes. , Raffles Institution (Carnegie-Mellon), January 2013 -Izumi T., 2260 SAT Score (Top 0.7% Globally), Hwa Chong Institution, June 2013 “I learnt very much more than when I did my own (New York University) revision.” I learnt very much more than when I did my own revision. I “Helpful tips to score higher on the exam.” enjoyed the hands-on exercises and learnt very good tips. The concepts were presented clearly, and there were It has helped me to understand the format of the SAT, and adequate breaks provided throughout the lessons! given quite a few helpful tips to score higher on the exam. - Chiang Y.L., SAT Score 2390 (Top 0.1% Globally), Hwa -Z. Neo, Victory Life Christian School, November 2015 Chong Institution (University of Chicago), August 2015 “Good technical grounding to tackle the SAT.” “Concise and comprehensive.” I feel that that the IvyPrep Masterclass really gives The course was concise and comprehensive, telling us what students a very good technical grounding to tackle the to focus on so we do not have to waste time. I could then SAT. This really allows us to make rational decision rather maximize my marks and time in the SAT. than intuitive guessing. Thank you very much for your efforts over the past few weeks and for being such a - L. Ng, SAT Score 2250 (Top 1.1% Globally), patient and dedicated tutor! You helped me hit an all-time - Raffles Institution, December 2012 high on the SAT! - Augustine, SAT Score 2300 (Top 0.5% Globally), “Completely beatable through the right kind of practice.” National JC, June 2013 The instructor was able to identify very specific weaknesses and help me focus on improving the most vital aspects of the “Enlightened me on a different set of test-taking test leading up to the exam day. My biggest takeaway was skills.” learning how the math and writing portions of the SAT were completely beatable through the right kind of practice – after I found it highly informative and really helpful for a first- incorporating the instructor’s tips and tricks, I ended up time SAT taker. As someone who’s never previously taken scoring 800s on both sections in my subsequent test attempt. the SAT, this course enlightened me on a different set of test-taking skills. The instructor was an extremely helpful - Daniel W., SAT Score 2300 (Top 0.5% Globally), Raffles tutor and I found his teaching style rather accommodating. Institution (UC Berkeley), April 2009 It was never hard to follow his explanations and he took the trouble to explain each and every nuance for all questions. “Taught me how to choose answer choices that made the - Susan, Hwa Chong Institution, December 2012 least assumptions.” You taught me how to choose answer choices that made the “I’ve never dreamt of such a score.” least assumptions, and once I started looking out for specific evidence and eliminating irrelevant answer choices, I began I just got my SAT score today and the first thing I thought to score higher. was that I really have to thank you! My WR score jumped from 710 to an 800! Seriously I’ve never dreamt of such a - Wong L., 2390 SAT Score (Top 0.1% Globally) score so I have you to thank. It’s a 150 jump from the last , Raffles Institution (Yale), May 2013 time. I’m so happy. - Michelle, 2330 SAT Score (Top 0.4% Globally), “Our secret weapon.” National JC (Harvard University), October 2008 You really turned a spotlight on the SAT and how it works. Thanks for being our secret weapon! “Enjoyable and productive.” - Daryus M., 2340 SAT Score (Top 0.2% Globally), UWC Enjoyable and productive I was able to obtain a firm Dover (UC Berkeley), May 2014 grasp on grammar rules of the SAT, learn a comfortable and systematic essay structure, and be in a focused and fun environment to improve on the SAT! The instructor “Put me in excellent stead to take the SAT.” was patient, easy to communicate with, knowledgeable, and clearly knows the syllabus relevant to the SAT. Your lessons put me in excellent stead to take the SAT. I even found the experience remarkably enjoyable—haha. - Andre O., 2210 SAT Score Shanghai Community International School, September 2015 - Kit Lea C., 2330 SAT Score (Top 0.4% Globally), Anglo- Chinese School (Independent), May 2014 "Very informative." The SAT masterclass was very informative. The best "Useful, practical and exam-oriented." part was learning the grammar rules in a structured manner. The Masterclass was useful, practical and exam- oriented and the instructor provided standardized -Prannoiy C., Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) strategies. 2230 SAT Score (Top 1.2% Globally), October 2015 -Peter Y., Raffles Institution 2360 SAT Score (Top 0.1% Globally), October 2014 "Instructor is well-versed." “Essay tips and insights that cannot be easily found in books.” The class was very helpful in my understanding of different SAT concepts and achieving better grades. The Systematic, “Asian”-style approach to beating the SAT. The instructor is well-versed in this field, and is helpful and best parts were the essay tips and insights that cannot be open to students. easily found in books. The instructor was systematic, dedicated, genuine and understood the SAT well. -Si Yuan, Hwa Chong Institution 2280 SAT Score (Top 0.5% Globally), August 2015 -Goh Z. M., Raffles Institution, University of Pennsylvania 2390 SAT Score (Top 0.1% Globally), April 2014 "Clear and concise." “Tackles the SAT from a student’s perspective.” The strategies and techniques I learnt were very clear and Very specific and targeted approach to the SAT in which we concise for all three sections of the SAT - Reading, look beyond the question to develop generic techniques Writing and Essay. The help provided towards application which prepare us for any question that we may encounter. essay and application was extremely valuable too. Very broad and extensive. It tackles the SAT from a student’s perspective. The instructor is very thorough and understands -Jon L., Anglo-Chinese Junior College, National the SAT very well. Gives multiple sources of revision and has University of Singapore & Carnegie Mellon University a flexible approach to learning. 2280 SAT Score (Top 0.5% Globally), August 2008 -Hein H., UWC SEA, University of Columbia 2200 SAT Score (Top 1.5% Globally), April 2015 "Info-packed 3 hours, supplemented with real SAT examples." "Thinking like the grader." The Masterclass was an info-packed 3 hours, supplemented with real SAT examples. The classification It was an enriching experience “thinking like the grader” and of errors and rules made studying and taking the test learning the various techniques. The best part, in my opinion, more systematic and thus easier. The instructor relates was seeing my own scores improve after applying everything concepts to examples well. Very well referenced. that I learnt. The instructor was able to highlight the critical techniques required to score well. -Dion L., Shanghai American School 2340 SAT Score (Top 0.2% Globally), October 2015 -Sudeep A., Raffles Institution. 2320 SAT Score (Top 0.4% Globally), October 2015 "Understand what the College Board looks for." "Really helped to push my score up!” The class was informative and based on technical approaches to questions.
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