SAT

The SAT, like any standardized test,
is predictable.

Like any other exam, SAT is also one where question types can be predicted. The more you are familiar with test structure, the more confidently you will be able to approach each question type and thus improve your score to the highest levels. Many students preparing for SAT assume this as preparing for English and Mathematics courses, which leads them to an inaccurate preparation phase and prevents them from reaching sufficient score levels according to their potential.

Utilizing right sources during your SAT preparation phase is very important. You must familiarize yourself with different types of questions, and be able to learn subjects thoroughly to be able to analyze every question. It is very difficult to find sources that will enable you to learn these techniques and analyze every question. Most publications are intended to be guides, which introduce the test briefly. During our training program, you will get a chance to solve unlimited number of questions with smart board materials prepared by our professional team, quizzes held after each lesson, homework tests given at the end of classes, weekly subject analysis exams, error detection tests to determine shortcomings at the end of each day, and daily pilot tests.

Methods to use during the test are also very important to achieve high scores in SAT. Time management during the test, eliminating lack of attention, and keeping test anxiety at reasonable levels are among the most important aspects that will affect your success in the test. Our counsellors explain tips and tricks on two-pass strategy and resetting technique, and confirm whether these techniques have been learned during the tests they hold. In addition, they also help students take the test in the right psychology through motivation and test anxiety control seminars.

If you want to prepare for SAT with professional methods and guarantee success, feel free to contact us.

• Each level takes three weeks.
• On the first day of the programme, students take the placement test for English and Mathematics.
• Students who score Level 9 or above can directly start the SAT preparation programme.
• Students whose English is under this level join the intensive English Preparation Programme until they reach required level.
• Students who fail in arithmetic test join the pre-Math Programme to improve their basic understanding of mathematics.
• Pre-SAT and Intensive pre-SAT Programmes are free for registered SAT students.

• During the SAT course, students are trained in a separate building, where all our staff communicates only in English.
• Throughout the programme, students are instructed in Evidence-based Reading, Critical Thinking, Grammar, SAT Vocabulary, American Culture and Mathematics. Essay writing classes are additionally given to students who wish to take the Essay section of the SAT exam.
• Placement Test: When they enroll at Puza Academy, students take an initial Placement Test which determines their English and Math level. Afterwards they are placed in a suitable class based on their results.
• Classwork: During SAT preparation, all classes are held in two lessons. During the first lesson, teachers explain all the details on a subject on the Smart Boards for an hour and solve examples of all potential question types, and during the next lesson hour students take a quiz to measure whether they understood the information given in the first lesson. Teachers are still active in this phase; they determine the points not understood by students during problem solving and help them understand these subjects better. Students will be given homework tests about the lessons every day, and they complete their homework in our libraries under teachers’ supervision.
• Weekly Exams: Progress of the students are monitored by weekly exams in Writing and Language, Vocabulary, Critical Reading and Math. Students who score inadequate results are provided with additional courses in order to strengthen their weak areas.
• Monthly Exams: Past subjects are reviewed and assessed in monthly exams held at the end of each month. These exams cover the subjects learned in lessons. These exams will be reviewed to determine subjects which students are having difficulties in, and additional courses will be held in order to strengthen their weak areas.
• Diagnostic Tests: After the classes are completed, all of the subjects are reviewed for 6 weeks during which students are given diagnostic tests (individual tests for each subject) and drills, and their weak areas are strengthened.
• Practice Tests and Workshops: Practice tests and additional workshops help students focus on their weak areas and improve their scores. These studies provide workshops in small groups or one-on-one on determined specific problems.
• Pilot Tests: During the last phase of preparations, students will have strengthened their weak areas, and will take Pilot Tests held every day. Along with pilot tests prepared parallel to the real test by Puza Academy staff, students get a chance to SAT tests from previous years. During the seminars held before these tests, students will be observed to determine whether they are implementing the test techniques they have learned, or having specific problems or not. Such problems will be dealt with after each test, and students will be able to reach their highest potential.
• In addition to the study materials prepared by Puza Academy, students are provided all the contemporary international publications to familiarize themselves with all kinds of questions.
• All videos of the solutions of the exam questions are made available on the Puza Mobile Application for students to watch!
• Students and parents can instantaneously view attendance, homework, test results, and college application conditions on our Puza Applications.