SAT/ACT/SSAT Essentials Course
SAT/ACT
Course Objective:
• To teach students the skills and techniques instrumental in achieving high scores on the SAT/ACT
• To familiarize students with the structure and nature of the test
• To illustrate the unique challenges of the SAT/ACT and help students to overcome them
Course Description:
Developed by The Edge’s test preparation experts with over a decade of experience, The Edge’s SAT/ACT Essentials Course is designed to prepare students for the SAT revised in 2023/ACT assessment test. The Regular SAT/ACT Essentials Course consists of 10 classes at 2.5 hours each class. The SAT classes focus on individual sections of the test: Writing, Reading, and Math and the ACT classes focus on individual sections of the test: English, Math, Reading, Science, and the Essay.
Through 25 hours of instruction, the class learns the fundamental concepts tested by the SAT/ACT–such as geometry or English punctuation–as well as how these concepts are tested through classic questions and effective strategies for quickly and accurately answering questions. Students learn specific ways to approach SAT/ACT questions and common problems facing Hong Kong students. Alongside instruction and practice, SAT students take an online mock exam and ACT students take three mock exams over the duration of the course to map progress. They will receive personalized recommendations for further action upon completion of the 25 hours.
Recommended For:
The Edge’s SAT/ACT Essentials Course is recommended for any and all students considering applying to US universities. After completing the course, students may move on to more advanced instruction, such as The Edge’s SAT Boot Drilling course and/or ACT Power Series course.
Course Schedule:
The Edge’s SAT Essentials Course – 25 Hours of Instruction (Cost: HK$16,300)
The Edge’s ACT Essentials Course – 25 Hours of Instruction & 3 Mock Tests (Cost: HK$16,300)
Next Intake*:
SAT Essentials
Christmas Intensive B : 23 Dec 2023 – 6 Jan 2024 (Mon – Sat 14:00 – 16:30)
Winter Regular : 27 Jan – 2 Mar 2024^ (Wed 16:30 – 19:00 <Math> & Sat 10:00 – 12:30 <English>)
Chinese New Year Intensive A : 7 Feb – 15 Feb 2024^ (Mon – Sat 10:00 – 12:30 & 13:30 – 16:00)
Chinese New Year Intensive B : 7 – 17 Feb^, 24 Feb & 2, 9 Mar 2024 (Mon – Sat 10:00 – 12:30)
ACT Essentials
Winter Weekend Intensive B : 13 Jan – 23 Mar 2024^ (Sat 10:00 – 12:30)
Chinese New Year Intensive : 7 Feb – 15 Feb 2024^ (Sat 10:00 – 12:30 & 13:30 – 16:00)
Winter Regular : 20 Feb – 21 Mar 2024^ (Tue & Thur 16:30 – 19:00)
*Do not hesitate to reach out to our program team with any inquiries you may have regarding our Regular Courses and Chinese New Year Intensive Courses.
^No classes on Sundays and Public Holidays.
SSAT/ISEE
Course Objective:
• To teach students the skills and techniques instrumental in achieving high scores on the SSAT/ISEE
• To familiarize students with the structure and nature of the test
• To illustrate the unique challenges of the SSAT/ISEE and help students to overcome them
Course Description:
The course will prepare students for the SSAT/ISEE test. The SSAT/ISEE Essentials course consists of 10 classes at 2 hours each class. Classes focus on individual sections of the test: Reading, Verbal, Quantitative, and the Essay.
Through 20 hours of instruction, the class learns the Fundamental concepts tested by the SSAT/ISEE –such as algebra or vocabulary–as well as how these concepts are tested through classic questions and effective strategies for quickly and accurately answering questions. Students learn specific ways to approach SSAT/ISEE questions and common problems facing Hong Kong students. Alongside instruction and practice, students take three mock exams over the duration of the course to map progress and receive personalized recommendations for further action upon completion of the 20 hours.
Recommended For:
The Edge’s SSAT/ISEE Essentials course is recommended for any and all students considering applying to SSAT/ISEE secondary, private, or boarding schools. After completing the course, students may move on to more advanced instruction, such as The Edge’s SSAT/ISEE English Builder course.
Course Schedule:
20 Hours of Instruction & 2 Mock Tests (Cost: HK$9,800)
Next Intake*:
Winter Regular B : 27 Jan – 13 Apr 2024^ (Sat 11:00 – 13:00)
Chinese New Year Intensive : 7 – 15 Feb 2024^ (Mon – Sat 11:00 – 13:00 & 14:00 – 16:00)
*Do not hesitate to reach out to our program team with any inquiries you may have regarding our Regular Courses and Chinese New Year Intensive Courses.
^No classes on Sundays and Public Holidays.
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About The Edge
Established in 2008, The Edge Learning Center has grown into a premier one-stop provider of educational services for Grade 6 through Grade 12, targeting students who intend to pursue overseas education. Our three departments – Academic Tutoring, Test Preparation, and Admissions Consulting – offer a broad range of educational services spanning from SAT and IB Test Prep to colleges and boarding schools application counseling. The Edge Learning Center operates in multiple regions including Hong Kong, China, and Vietnam.
