1-on-1 online SAT, ACT, PSAT and SSAT prep
Abugida Education offers 1-on-1 online prep for the SAT, ACT, PSAT and SSAT with one dedicated mentor, from independent-school entry tests in grade 3 to the SAT and ACT in grade 12. Abugida SAT students improve by about 150 points on average, and SAT classes come with a 100-point SAT score improvement or your money back.
- +100 SAT points or your money back
- 150-point average SAT gain
- Grades 3–12
- Live 1-on-1, online
- Tests
- SAT, ACT, PSAT (8/9, 10 and NMSQT) and SSAT (all three levels)
- Format
- Live 1-on-1 online sessions with one dedicated mentor
- Approach
- Diagnostic test, personal study plan and timed practice tests
- Results
- About 150 points of SAT improvement on average
- Guarantee
- SAT: +100 points or your money back
- Where
- Online, in your time zone, anywhere in the world
SAT, ACT, PSAT or SSAT: which test does your child need?
The SAT and ACT are for college. The PSAT is SAT practice and, in grade 11, a scholarship route. The SSAT is for entry to independent schools.
| Compare | SAT | ACT | PSAT | SSAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Who takes it | High school students, usually in grades 11 and 12 | High school students, usually in grades 11 and 12 | PSAT 8/9 for grades 8–9; PSAT 10 and PSAT/NMSQT for grades 10–11 | Students in grades 3–11 applying to independent (private) day and boarding schools: Elementary Level for grades 3–4, Middle Level for grades 5–7, Upper Level for grades 8–11 |
| When | Most students first sit it in spring of grade 11, and many retake it in the fall of grade 12 | Spring of grade 11, with a retake in the summer or fall of grade 12 if needed | The PSAT/NMSQT is given in October; only the grade 11 sitting counts for the National Merit Scholarship Program | Usually in the fall or winter before the year your child would start at the new school |
| Format | Digital and adaptive, in College Board’s Bluebook app: Reading and Writing, then Math, in about 2 hours 14 minutes | English, Math and Reading in about 2 hours; Science and Writing are optional | Digital and adaptive, like a shorter SAT | Verbal, Quantitative (math) and Reading sections plus a writing sample, on paper, at a test center or, for Middle and Upper Levels, at home |
| Scores | 400–1600 | 1–36 composite, from English, Math and Reading | 320–1520 for the PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 10; 240–1440 for the PSAT 8/9 | 300–600 (Elementary), 440–710 per section (Middle), 500–800 per section (Upper) |
| What it’s for | College admission and merit scholarships in the US and Canada, and at many universities worldwide | Accepted alongside the SAT by colleges that use test scores | Practice for the SAT, and in grade 11 the route into the National Merit Scholarship Program | Entry to independent schools, which use it alongside grades, interviews and recommendations |
Prep for each test, 1-on-1
SAT prep
- A full diagnostic test and a score target for each section
- How the adaptive modules work, and pacing for both sections
- Algebra, advanced math, data analysis and geometry, including the built-in graphing calculator
- Reading and Writing: vocabulary in context, evidence, grammar and transitions
- Timed full-length practice tests with a review of every mistake
ACT prep
- A diagnostic test to decide between the ACT and the SAT
- English grammar, punctuation and style rules
- Math through trigonometry, at the ACT’s faster pace
- Reading strategies for timed passages
- Optional Science and Writing preparation where colleges ask for them
PSAT prep
- Early SAT skills in reading, writing and math
- A plan for the grade 11 PSAT/NMSQT for students aiming at National Merit recognition
- Score reports turned into a study plan for the SAT
- Test-taking confidence and pacing for first-time testers
SSAT prep
- Vocabulary, synonyms and analogies for the Verbal section
- Quantitative reasoning at the right level for your child’s grade
- Reading comprehension across fiction, nonfiction and poetry
- Practice for the writing sample
- Timed practice tests, on paper or on screen
How 1-on-1 test prep works at Abugida
Diagnostic test
A full practice test shows where your child is starting from and which test suits them best.
Personal study plan
A plan built backward from the test date, aimed at the sections and question types worth the most points.
Weekly 1-on-1 sessions
Live online lessons with one dedicated mentor, who teaches strategy and the content behind it.
Timed practice tests
Full-length practice under real conditions, with a review of every mistake.
Ready for test day
Pacing, rest and a final review, so your child walks in calm and prepared.
An SAT score guarantee, and results to back it
Abugida SAT students improve by about 150 points on average. SAT classes come with a 100-point SAT score improvement or your money back; ask for the full terms in your free consultation.
- +150 points
- The average SAT improvement for Abugida SAT students.
- +100 points or your money back
- Our SAT guarantee.
- One mentor
- The same mentor from the diagnostic test to test day.
Which test, and when, by grade
Most students do best starting about six months before a test date, with weekly sessions.
SSAT Elementary or Middle Level prep for independent school entry, while building strong math and reading.
PSAT 8/9 and PSAT 10 practice, and SSAT Upper Level prep for students applying to independent high schools.
The PSAT/NMSQT in October, then the SAT or ACT in spring, with prep starting about six months before.
A fall SAT or ACT retake, if needed, before application deadlines.
Questions parents ask about test prep
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Do you offer SAT, ACT, PSAT and SSAT prep?
Yes. Abugida Education offers 1-on-1 online prep for the SAT, ACT, PSAT and SSAT with one dedicated mentor, built around a diagnostic test, a personal study plan and timed practice. Abugida SAT students improve by about 150 points on average.
How much does SAT prep improve scores?
Abugida SAT students improve by about 150 points on average, and SAT classes come with a 100-point SAT score improvement or your money back. Ask for the full terms of the guarantee in your free consultation.
Should my child take the SAT or the ACT?
Have your child take a full practice test of each and compare the results, then prepare for the one that suits them. Colleges that use test scores generally accept either, and your mentor will help you decide.
When should my child start SAT or ACT prep?
Most students do best starting about six months before their test date, with regular weekly sessions. Students aiming for a very high score, or retaking, benefit from starting earlier.
What is the PSAT, and does it matter?
The PSAT is a shorter version of the SAT. The PSAT 8/9 and PSAT 10 are mainly practice, but the PSAT/NMSQT taken in grade 11 is the entry route to the National Merit Scholarship Program, so a strong junior-year score can open scholarship opportunities.
What is the SSAT, and who takes it?
The SSAT is an admission test used by many independent (private) day and boarding schools for students in grades 3 to 11. It has three levels: Elementary for grades 3–4, Middle for grades 5–7 and Upper for grades 8–11.
Can my child take the SSAT online at home?
Yes, for the Middle and Upper Levels: students can take the SSAT at Home once per testing year. The SSAT is also offered on paper and at Prometric test centers.
Is 1-on-1 test prep better than a prep class?
For most students it is faster, because every session targets their own mistakes instead of the average student’s. Abugida mentors work live and 1-on-1, so your child can ask about anything they get wrong, the moment it happens.
Can students outside the US prepare with you?
Yes. Prep is live and online, so students from Canada, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia can work with a mentor in their own time zone, including international students preparing for the SAT or ACT.
How much does test prep cost?
Your plan and price depend on the test, the time until test day and how often your child meets. You get a clear quote in a free consultation, with no obligation, and prices are in US dollars.
Start preparing with a 1-on-1 mentor
Book a free consultation. We will recommend the right test and timeline, match a mentor and give you a clear quote, with no obligation.