Increase Your SAT Score
The SAT test is an entrance exam administered by the College Board which is then used by many colleges and universities to make student admissions decisions. The purpose of the SAT is to measure a student's readiness for college, and provide colleges with one common data point that can be used to compare all applicants. In addition to a SAT score, college admissions officers will review GPAs, the classes a student took in high school, letters of recommendation from teachers or mentors, extracurricular activities, admissions interviews, and personal essays. The higher a student scores on the SAT will result in more options for attending and paying for college.
Students participating in this course will focus on the skills and strategies needed to obtain their highest possible SAT score. This includes learning and implementing effective test-taking tactics while focusing on the content of the test in the categories or reading, writing and language, and math. Students will focus on their areas of strength and weakness by referencing data from their pre and post test results.
What You Will Learn
Students in the SAT Test Prep with Pre/Post Assessment will:
- Take a pre-test and post-test and analyze their results to drive targeted areas in need of improvement
- Learn, practice and implement effective test taking strategies
- Read and analyze passages and/or pairs of passages specific to literature, historical documents, social sciences and natural sciences
- Evaluate, correct and use correct grammar, vocabulary in context and editing skills
- Use algebra I and II, geometry and trigonometry
Return to the Test Prep page here.
Note: This course includes a pre-assessment, post assessment and 16-hours of instruction. Students will receive their pre-test and post-test scores via email within 10-business days of the course ending. Please contact precollege@ucsd.edu with questions.
Course Number: EDUC-90029
Credit: 0.00 unit(s)
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9/17/2023 - 10/22/2023
$450
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Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).
Dong, Maysoon
Maysoon Dong is a Sr. Program Manager for the Education and Community Outreach Department at UC San Diego Extension. She has worked for UC San Diego in a variety of different capacities for over 7 years. Prior to working with UC San Diego Extension, she was the Assistant Director of the California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS) program at the Jacobs School of Engineering. She also worked in the Division of Biological Sciences as a Program Coordinator, developing and maintaining continuing education programs for professionals in the field of biotechnology. Maysoon received her B.A. in Mathematics and Economics from UC San Diego and received her M.S. in Economics from Boston University. She has over 8 years of tutoring and teaching experience in math, SAT prep, a...Read More
Vowles-Lancaster, Megan (1)
Megan Lancaster is a Program Manager for UC San Diego Pre-College and Career Preparation Programs where she focuses on planning, implementing, and evaluating academic and enrichment programs to meet the individual needs of students in preparation of collegiate and professional pursuits. Prior to working with UC San Diego Extension, Megan served as the Program Supervisor for the Viejas Tribal Education Center and also taught grades K-12 in the local public and private school districts. Megan received a B.A. in Social Science from San Diego State University and a Single-Subject Teaching Credential in Social Science, Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential, and M.A. in Education from Azusa Pacific University.
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TEXTBOOKS:
REQUIREDOfficial SAT Study Guide: 2020 Edition 2020
by College Board
ISBN / ASIN: 9781457312199
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
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POLICIES:
Early enrollment advised.
No UCSD parking permit required.
No visitors permitted.
Pre-enrollment required.
No refunds after: 9/10/2023.
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NOTE:
Instructor will contact students 24-hours in advance of class with Zoom information. Students will not meet via Zoom on 9/17/23 and 10/22/23. Instead, students will take the pre/post-test on these dates. Exams and corresponding information will be sent to students by the proctor via email 48-hours in advance of these dates.
| DATE | DAY | START | END | LOCATION |
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| 9/17/2023 | Sun | 9:00 a.m. | 1:00 p.m. | |
| 9/24/2023 | Sun | 9:00 a.m. | 1:00 p.m. | |
| 10/1/2023 | Sun | 9:00 a.m. | 1:00 p.m. | |
| 10/8/2023 | Sun | 9:00 a.m. | 1:00 p.m. | |
| 10/15/2023 | Sun | 9:00 a.m. | 1:00 p.m. | |
| 10/22/2023 | Sun | 9:00 a.m. | 1:00 p.m. | |
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9/23/2023 - 10/28/2023
$450
Hybrid
San Diego
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In-class + web based.
This learning experience is intentionally designed as a combination of in-class and web-based instruction. In-class meetings follow the published schedule. Students are also expected to engage with course content online during the published course dates.
Maguire, Flann
Flann Maguire is a native Californian who has been, among other things, a field worker for U.S. Government surveys, a yacht salesman, a surfboard shop owner, a real estate appraiser, and an educator. He has been in the tutoring/teaching field for nearly 30 years, teaching subjects as varied as Spanish, French, history, English, English as a second language, and math. For the last 15 years he has specialized in test prep, including the SAT, ACT, GRE, and SAT subject tests.
Flann started tutoring in the early 1990s and became the director of the Encinitas Study Hall, a tutoring center that focused not only on school curriculum but also good study habits, shortly thereafter. In 2004 Flann began working with The Princeton Review and rose to the level of Master Teacher/Tutor for the SAT,...Read More
Vowles-Lancaster, Megan (1)
Megan Lancaster is a Program Manager for UC San Diego Pre-College and Career Preparation Programs where she focuses on planning, implementing, and evaluating academic and enrichment programs to meet the individual needs of students in preparation of collegiate and professional pursuits. Prior to working with UC San Diego Extension, Megan served as the Program Supervisor for the Viejas Tribal Education Center and also taught grades K-12 in the local public and private school districts. Megan received a B.A. in Social Science from San Diego State University and a Single-Subject Teaching Credential in Social Science, Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential, and M.A. in Education from Azusa Pacific University.
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TEXTBOOKS:
REQUIREDOfficial SAT Study Guide: 2020 Edition 2020
by College Board
ISBN / ASIN: 9781457312199
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
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POLICIES:
Early enrollment advised.
No UCSD parking permit required.
No visitors permitted.
Pre-enrollment required.
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NOTE:
Students will not meet onsite on 9/23/23 and 10/28/23. Instead, students will take the pre/post-test on these dates. Exams and corresponding information will be sent to students by the proctor via email 48-hours in advance of these dates.
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| 9/30/2023 | Sat | 9:00 a.m. | 1:00 p.m. | Room 111, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego |
| 10/7/2023 | Sat | 9:00 a.m. | 1:00 p.m. | Room 111, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego |
| 10/14/2023 | Sat | 9:00 a.m. | 1:00 p.m. | Room 116, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego |
| 10/21/2023 | Sat | 9:00 a.m. | 1:00 p.m. | Room 111, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego |
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10/7/2023 - 11/18/2023
$450
Live Online
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CLASS TYPE:
Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).
Allen, Jeffrey
Born and raised in San Diego, Jeff Allen has maintained a deep interest in computers and technology since childhood. He started programming with languages like Fortran and Java before progressing to networking, robotics and web-based interests. Jeff holds a master’s degree in education with a California teaching credential in computer science. He taught A+ Computer Repair at Abraxas High School in Poway and Networking Fundamentals at Remington College, and he was the robotics advisor at Northview High School in Covina before coming to Poway Unified School District. He currently teaches programming, hardware and operating system courses. Jeff teaches the Space Out! and JavaScript courses for Sally Ride Science Junior Academy.
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TEXTBOOKS:
No information available at this time.
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10/14/2023 - 11/25/2023
$450
Live Online
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CLASS TYPE:
Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).
Lieu, Leanne
Leanne Lieu earned her Bachelor's Degree and Teaching Credential from San Diego State University. She has been in the education field for more than five years, including teaching, tutoring and volunteering. She is proud to have worked at Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth as well as at UC San Diego Extended Studies. She is committed to investing her energy in helping students succeed.
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TEXTBOOKS:
No information available at this time.
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2/25/2024 - 3/31/2024
$450
Live Online
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CLASS TYPE:
Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).
Dong, Maysoon
Maysoon Dong is a Sr. Program Manager for the Education and Community Outreach Department at UC San Diego Extension. She has worked for UC San Diego in a variety of different capacities for over 7 years. Prior to working with UC San Diego Extension, she was the Assistant Director of the California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS) program at the Jacobs School of Engineering. She also worked in the Division of Biological Sciences as a Program Coordinator, developing and maintaining continuing education programs for professionals in the field of biotechnology. Maysoon received her B.A. in Mathematics and Economics from UC San Diego and received her M.S. in Economics from Boston University. She has over 8 years of tutoring and teaching experience in math, SAT prep, a...Read More
Vowles-Lancaster, Megan (1)
Megan Lancaster is a Program Manager for UC San Diego Pre-College and Career Preparation Programs where she focuses on planning, implementing, and evaluating academic and enrichment programs to meet the individual needs of students in preparation of collegiate and professional pursuits. Prior to working with UC San Diego Extension, Megan served as the Program Supervisor for the Viejas Tribal Education Center and also taught grades K-12 in the local public and private school districts. Megan received a B.A. in Social Science from San Diego State University and a Single-Subject Teaching Credential in Social Science, Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential, and M.A. in Education from Azusa Pacific University.
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TEXTBOOKS:
No information available at this time.
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POLICIES:
Early enrollment advised.
No UCSD parking permit required.
No visitors permitted.
No refunds after: 2/18/2024.
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NOTE:
Instructor will contact students 24-hours in advance of class with Zoom information. Students will not meet via Zoom on 2/25/24 and 3/31/24. Instead, students will take the pre/post-test on these dates. Exams and corresponding information will be sent to students by the proctor via email 48-hours in advance of these dates.
| DATE | DAY | START | END | LOCATION |
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| 3/3/2024 | Sun | 9:00 a.m. | 1:00 p.m. | |
| 3/10/2024 | Sun | 9:00 a.m. | 1:00 p.m. | |
| 3/17/2024 | Sun | 9:00 a.m. | 1:00 p.m. | |
| 3/24/2024 | Sun | 9:00 a.m. | 1:00 p.m. | |
There are no sections of this course currently scheduled. Please contact the Pre-College Programs department at 858-534-0804 or precollege@ucsd.edu for information about when this course will be offered again.