Wondering when you should get an SAT tutor in Dubai? While any time is always the right time, some times are better than others. Many high school students have to take the SAT. In addition, you may have to take more than one type of test for university admissions. Therefore, it’s better to get the SAT out of the way as soon as possible.
Here are our recommendations for when you should get an SAT tutor in Dubai based on different student situations.
1. In general, you should get an SAT tutor in Dubai 8-10 weeks before the next SAT.
If you plan to take the next SAT, be sure to go back 10 weeks from that date…
and find a tutor quickly.
Although you can complete a course in less time, your score won’t necessarily see a big increase. Our students that get the biggest score boosts have prepared for at least 8 weeks. Besides, 8 weeks of prep means that you can take 2 classes a week. So, SAT study time won’t interfere with your schoolwork. Who doesn’t want good grades and a good SAT score?
2. If you are in 11th grade, get an SAT tutor in October or November.
11th grade is our recommended time to prepare for the SAT. Preparing in the 11th grade has so many advantages. First, you have completed Algebra 2, so a lot of the math with be review and strengthening. You won’t be learning as much new material. Second, you have plenty of time to take the SAT again, so there’s no pressure the first time. Lastly, you will get the SAT out of the way before you start applying to universities. Not only will you have a better idea of the types of universities you can apply to, but you’ll also have a better idea if you will get in.
If you start in October or November of your 11th-grade year, you can take the March SAT the following year. Your prep only requires one lesson a week, so there is no conflict with your schoolwork at all.
3. If you are in 12th grade, get a tutor in July or the beginning of August.
Didn’t prepare for the SAT in 11th grade? No problem. As long as you start at the end of the summer, you will be ready to take the first SAT of the academic year in September or October.
But…
You have to start at the end of the summer BEFORE school. Otherwise, you won’t have enough time to take the SAT once (hopefully, twice) and any other tests you need to take…
And apply to universities.
Moreover, you need to start your SAT prep before your schoolwork gets intense. Colleges will be looking closely at the grades from 12th grade, so they need to be good.
If you are in the 11th grade, do yourself a favor and just start preparing now.
4. If you are in the 10th grade, don’t worry about it!
Sometimes we have excited students or ambitious guidance counselors recommending that students just get the SAT out of the way in 10th grade.
Not a great idea!
In the 10th grade, you are still learning the content that will be on the SAT. If you start your SAT prep at the same time, you won’t know enough of the math for just a review. You will not have had a whole year to understand and master it.
Besides, there is the PSAT in 10th grade that you should be focused on. It will give you a taste of the SAT, but without the pressure.
Even more importantly, your 10th-grade grades are looked at by universities with great interest. You can’t afford to get a low GPA first term because you were preoccupied with studying for a test a year before you should. Your 10th grade GPA also sets up whether you will be able to take AP classes. It’s a really important year grade-wise!
If you are in the 10th grade, do yourself a favor and wait until the 11th grade to get an SAT tutor in Dubai.
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