Test Preparation

ACT | SAT | SAT II | ISEE | HSPT | ERB 

Our standardized testing approach:
Strategies are helpful but if the student doesn’t understand the underlying material, they cannot improve or fully grasp the concept of the lesson. That is why at Brian Cotter Tutoring, we spend a significant portion of our preparation refreshing your student on all of the underlying math, vocabulary, writing, grammar, and other pertinent material. Doing this allows the student

Our process: 
1. Diagnostic: We believe each student needs a starting point.

2. Refresh: We refresh all of our students on the underlying math, grammar or vocabulary required for the specific exam.

3. Strategy: We work on teaching our top test-taking strategies and timing.

4. Practice: We extensively review the actual test materials. 

5. Mindset: Finally, we work on teaching the right mindset to help the student reduce any performance anxiety and perform to their potential!

6. Hands-On Approach: Besides practicing the material, we offer a hands-on approach to many concepts. We understand that each student learns differently.