Private and group SAT tutoring in Marin County, CA       

 

Hello!
My name is Adam Piacente, teaching professional and founder of Marin SAT Prep, a private service that specializes in preparing students for the SAT*.

Combining a thorough knowledge of the SAT with long professional experience in educational training and course development, I have designed an intuitive and highly effective SAT learning system that gets results.

What can a student expect?
Top quality, professional SAT training from a friendly, experienced, and knowledgeable teacher.

"I just wanted to let you know that yesterday I found out that I got into Stanford.

"You were such a big part of the process for me, and without your help I would never have done well enough on the tests to make it. Besides teaching me all the techniques and material, you always made me feel so confident in my abilities.  Thanks for that!

"Next you'll have to work with my brother..."

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"I just wanted to write and thank you for all your help. My scores went up a lot, and I really appreciate all your support.  I improved by 100 points in math! and overall I improved by 290 points.

"Again, thank you! "

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"Adam, you were outstanding.
(My son) got a 790 out of 800 on the Math. It was amazing.  Math was what we were zeroed in on for engineering schools and you did a phenomenal job.

"You are high in my list of recommendations. Pat yourself on the back."

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"Thank you so much Adam.
I feel I wouldn't have ever been able to reach that 2000 mark without your help.

"I have kids not believing that I made a 300 point leap and asking how I did it. I told them about you so expect some juniors to be coming your way."

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"You are the greatest!  Our daughter, though otherwise an excellent student, struggled with the math portion of the SAT, scoring a 490. First, you looked at the test, caught something that indicated a scoring error, and told us how to request a re-score. That alone yielded a 30 point rise. Then, when she took the SAT again after five sessions with you, she scored 590 in math, while also improving her critical reading and writing scores.

"The higher math score undoubtedly made a critical difference in her gaining admission to UCLA, where she is now a freshman. Thank you so much. We definitely plan to use your services again for our younger daughter."

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"A 2150!  We are so thrilled and grateful. Thanks again!  I hope it does the trick for college.  Oh, what a tough year it is out there."

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"You're worth every penny."

Adam Piacente, founder of Marin SAT Prep, is a former legal writing professor who has designed academic course materials at two law schools.

In addition to his SAT training guide,
SAT Unlocked^TM

Adam has also authored a number of other instructional texts, including the official launch guide for the lexis.com research service.

One summer, after deciding the time had finally come to transition from law, Adam took a position as a private tutor and tutor trainer with an elite SAT prep company in Marin.

Adam quickly discovered he really enjoyed tutoring students in the SAT, and soon began developing new and more effective methods for teaching the test.

These new methods proved so successful at helping students achieve significantly higher SAT test scores, that Adam started his own SAT tutoring company.

Adam also writes about the SAT at:

SAT Tutor's Blog

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The Marin SAT Prep Course
This comprehensive course covers every subject and topic tested on the SAT.

SAT Critical Reading 
Learn an easy and uniquely effective approach to SAT Passage Reading that systematically targets the fundamental reason students most often miss questions.  Students also learn effective strategies for answering even the toughest vocabulary-based questions.

SAT Math 
We cover every math topic tested on the new SAT while discovering how to quickly identify the most efficient solution for each type of question.  Students work progressively from easier to more difficult math questions - building confidence and developing the problem recognition and reasoning skills they need to maximize performance.

SAT Writing Multiple Choice 
Students review all of the grammar rules tested on the new SAT while learning valuable tips for answering each question type.  100+ point improvements on the SAT Writing section alone are not uncommon.

SAT Essay Writing Workshop 
As a former legal writing teacher, it was my job to train students to write clear, persuasive essays under time pressure.  Now I'll show you how to do the same thing on the SAT. It's easy!

SAT Test Taking Strategies 
Students are taught proven SAT test strategies, including special guessing techniques and time management plans for efficiently tackling each subject and section.  Students also learn valuable, day-of-test tips to improve focus and concentration and reduce test fatigue and anxiety.
 

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Can the Marin SAT Prep course really help?
Yes! This course can dramatically improve your SAT score.  The customized learning system is specifically designed to optimize anyone's score regardless of academic level or ability.

How many students do you teach at a time? 
Marin SAT Prep provides both customized private tutoring and small group instruction with no more than 5 students per class.  Please call for details.

Which study materials do you use?
Marin SAT Prep uses only official SAT questions and tests released by the College Board.  Students also receive a printed copy of my 250 page course book, SAT Unlocked, which covers every subject and topic tested on the SAT.

Do you assign homework?
Homework is assigned after every lesson.  Students are also encouraged throughout the course to take 'ownership' of their SAT by practicing independently with the wealth of extra questions provided.

Do you offer practice tests?
Marin SAT Prep offers, at no extra charge, full-length SAT practice tests that simulate day-of-test conditions. Tests are given in cooperation with the San Rafael Public Library and include a detailed diagnostic evaluation for each SAT subject.

Where are lessons taught?
Lessons are taught at the Marin SAT Prep classroom in central San Rafael.

Do you train students who request extra time?
Absolutely. In fact, students with special circumstances often benefit even more from this training.

Which SAT Subject tests (SAT II's) do you teach?
US and World History, Literature, and Math I & II.  Please call for details.

Do you train for the ACT?
Yes. A comprehensive ACT training program is also available. Please call for details.

What sets you apart from large SAT prep services?
The sad truth is that most large SAT services hire overworked and underpaid grad students, provide them with only a few days of training, then send them out to read from a canned script.

The SAT is far too important to worry about getting stuck with a poorly trained, inexperienced tutor.  With Marin SAT Prep, you can be confident of receiving top quality, professional instruction from an SAT specialist who is committed to your success.
 

 

"I take a personal interest in helping each and every one of my students succeed on the SAT,
and always maintain a positive and supportive attitude that promotes learning and builds confidence."

- Adam Piacente