SAT PREP COURSE

The Reading section consists of five long reading passages, each followed by 10 or 11 questions, for a total of 52 questions. All 52 questions in this section are multiple-choice. These reading questions measure the test-taker's reading comprehension skills in terms of content and technique. Questions cover topics such as the main idea or specific details of the passage, the author's approach to the subject, the reasoning and techniques used by the author, the evidence used to support claims, implications of the arguments, or the meaning of specific words. Some passages are paired: test-takers are asked to answer two or three questions comparing the perspectives of two reading passages written on the same topic.

The Writing & Language Section consists of four single passages, one from each of the following subject areas: Careers, Humanities, History/Social Studies, and Science. This section contains 44 multiple-choice questions.

One or two of the reading passages in the exam consist of informative/explanatory texts, one or two are argumentative, and one is a narrative text.

One or two reading passages are accompanied by data graphics, tables, charts, maps, or combinations of graphics.

Of the 44 questions, 24 relate to how ideas are expressed (to improve the quality of the writer's message), and 20 relate to standard conventions of written English (grammar and usage).

The SAT Math Exam is given in two sections: No Calculator and Calculator. Questions in these sections are either multiple-choice or student-produced response (Grid-in) questions, where students solve and record their answers numerically in special boxes.

Section 3, where calculators are not permitted, has 20 questions: 15 multiple-choice and 5 grid-in questions.

Section 4, where calculators are permitted, has 38 questions: 30 multiple-choice and 8 grid-in questions.

Multiple-Choice Questions:

In the math section of the SAT, 45 out of 58 questions are multiple-choice.

Grid-in Questions:

13 of the 58 questions in the math section of the SAT are Grid-in questions, where students write their numerical answers in special boxes that are scanned by a computer.

The Essay Section includes a source text of 650–750 words written for a broad audience on a debatable topic. The text explores ideas and debates in the arts and sciences, as well as in civic, cultural, and political life.

It is important to note that prior content knowledge is not required for this section. Test-takers can analyze elements such as the author's use of evidence, reasoning, style, and persuasive techniques while writing their essay.

Rather than expressing whether they agree or disagree with the argument presented, test-takers are asked to write an essay analyzing how the author constructs their argument.

The SAT Essay section is 50 minutes long, and its scoring is divided into three categories: Reading, Analysis, and Writing. Each of these elements will be scored on a scale from 1 to 4 by two graders, resulting in a total score of 2 to 8 for each category.

The Essay is not required for students applying to universities in Turkey, so students do not need to select this section when registering for the SAT. For students wishing to apply to universities in the USA, the Essay section is generally required by most universities.

Like any standardized test, the SAT has predictable question types. The more you master the structure of the exam, the more confidently you can approach every question type, and thus maximize your score. Many students preparing for the SAT mistakenly approach it as preparation for English and Math classes, leading them to an ineffective study process and preventing them from reaching scores commensurate with their potential.

Using the right resources during your SAT preparation is crucial. You need to know the question types very well and be able to learn the content deeply enough to analyze each question. You must learn and apply the techniques required for each section. Finding resources that allow you to analyze topics in depth and learn these techniques is genuinely difficult. Publications are generally introductory in nature and only aim to superficially familiarize students with the exam. Throughout your education, you will benefit from smart board materials prepared by our professional team, quizzes administered after each class hour, homework tests given at the end of each lesson, weekly topic analysis exams, daily error-detection exams applied to identify gaps once topics are complete, and subsequently unlimited practice tests every day.

The methods you apply during the exam are also very important for achieving high scores on the SAT. Proper time management during the exam, minimizing careless mistakes, and keeping exam anxiety at a manageable level are the most critical factors for success. Through seminars held throughout the year, our advisors explain all the nuances of the touring technique and the zeroing technique to students, and check whether these techniques have been learned in the exams we administer. In addition, through the motivational and exam anxiety control seminars we organize, they ensure that students can approach the exam with the right mindset.

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Having a sufficient level of English before joining the SAT preparation program is very important. Students who apply to our institution for preparation take a placement exam, and students who are not yet ready to begin the preparation process attend an intensive English preparation program until they reach the required level. Students with weak math computation skills are placed in the Pre-Math program. Having a strong foundation is essential for achieving a high score.

• Each level consists of three weeks.
• On the first day of the program, students take an English and Math placement exam.
• Students who score at Level 9 or above can directly begin the SAT preparation program.
• Students whose English level is below this level attend an intensive English preparation program until they reach the required level.
• Students who fail the computational ability test attend the Pre-Math program to strengthen their mathematical foundations.
• Pre-SAT and Intensive Pre-SAT programs are free of charge for registered SAT students.

• Throughout the SAT course, our students are taught in a separate building where all staff communicate only in English.
• During the program, students receive lessons in Evidence-Based Reading, Critical Thinking, Grammar, SAT Vocabulary, American Culture, and Mathematics. Students who wish to take the Essay Writing section of the SAT are given additional Essay Writing lessons.
• Placement Exam: When students enroll at HND Academy, they take a Placement Exam to determine their English and Math levels. After the exam, students begin their education in classes appropriate to their level.
• Classroom Work: Each SAT prep lesson is taught in two class periods. In the first period, the teacher explains all the details of the topic using our smart boards and works through examples of all possible question types. In the second period, quizzes are administered to students to check whether they understood the material from the first period. The teacher remains active during this phase as well, identifying points students did not fully understand during the question-solving process and ensuring they grasp them. Students are given homework tests for each lesson every day. Students complete their homework under the supervision of their teachers in our libraries throughout the day.
• Weekly Exams: Students are monitored with weekly exams on Writing and Language, Vocabulary, Critical Reading, and Math topics covered throughout the week. These exams are analyzed to identify any gaps in students' knowledge, and supplementary lesson programs are arranged to address these deficiencies.
• Monthly Exams: Monthly exams are held to ensure students do not forget topics covered in previous weeks and can continue to practice previously learned material. These exams cover all topics up to the ones covered to date. They are analyzed to identify any gaps, and supplementary lesson programs are arranged accordingly.
• Gap Identification Tests: After all topics have been covered, all topics are reviewed for 6 weeks with error-detection tests, and all student gaps are identified and closed during this period.
• Practice Tests and Workshops: Practice tests and workshops help students focus on their weak areas and improve their scores. For the specific problems identified in these studies, workshops are conducted both in small groups and in one-on-one sessions.
• Mock Exams: In the final period of preparation, students who have closed their topic gaps take daily Mock Exams. In addition to mock exams fully mirroring the real exam prepared by the HND Academy team, students also have the opportunity to take SAT exams from previous years. Before these exams, it is measured whether they can apply the exam techniques learned in seminars and whether they experience specific problems. These problems are addressed after each exam, ensuring students reach their highest potential before the actual exam.
• In addition to the study materials prepared by HND Academy, all contemporary and international publications are made available to students so they are familiar with every possible question type that may appear on the exam.
• Videos with solutions to all exams we administer are shared in the HND Mobile Application for students to watch.
• Our students and parents can view attendance, homework, exam results, and university application statuses in real time through our HND Applications.