PSAT

The Preliminary SAT (PSAT) is a test administered by the College Board that is generally taken in October by high school juniors.  The PSAT is designed to help students to gauge their performance on the SAT. The PSAT is also required to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship. At Sequoia Academy, we offer both private and group lessons to prepare students for the PSAT. These courses not only ready students for taking the PSAT—they also provide a head start on preparing for the SAT.   

SAT

The SAT is one of the two choices students have when it comes to college admissions standardized testing, the other being the ACT. A good SAT score is a critical component of any college application, and Sequoia Academy offers a selection of courses designed to improve your SAT score. Sequoia Academy offers comprehensive preparation for the SAT, with extensive courses for the math, critical reading, and writing sections, as well as for the essay component. We offer both private and group lessons for SAT preparation. 

SAT Subject Tests

SAT Subject Tests focus on specific topics, such as math, literature, chemistry, and history. Many colleges either recommend or require two SAT Subject Tests on their applications, and scoring well on these Subject Tests can highlight your skills in certain fields. Sequoia Academy offers both private and group lessons to prepare students for the SAT Subject Tests, including Math I & II, Literature, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and US and World History.

ACT

Sequoia Academy offers ACT preparatory courses in a variety of class sizes and timelines in order to tailor test preparation to each student’s schedule and target score.  Private and group lessons provide comprehensive instruction in math, reading, science, and English targeted to each student’s strengths and weaknesses. A strong ACT score is an important part of a well-organized college application. The ACT is an increasingly popular alternative to the SAT due to a comparatively more inclusive breadth of material tested.

AP Exams

Advanced Placement (AP) exams are administered by the College Board each May, and are designed to test mastery of subjects taught at the college level. Sequoia Academy offers both private and group lessons to prepare students for AP exams, including Calculus, Statistics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, and US History.

ISEE, SSAT & HSPT

The ISEE, SSAT, and HSPT are tests required for admission to many private middle and high schools. Sequoia Academy offers comprehensive preparation for the ISEE, SSAT, and HSPT for students planning on applying to private schools. We cover the math topics presented on these tests, including arithmetic, algebra, and geometry, and the English topics examined, such as vocabulary, grammar, critical reading, and essay writing.