SAT PrepWorkshops College Corner Getting Started Subjects About Us

Professional Partners | Quarterly Newsletter



Contact
Dr. Ralph G. Perrino
(703) 534-5779

Contact Us
Our Director

Dr. Ralph G. Perrino, Director:

Chairman-Elect, Greater Falls Church Chamber of Commerce.

Vice President, Washington Independent Services for Educational Resources (WISER)

Member, Falls Church Education Foundation

Associate Professor (Adjunct), Sociology, Northern Virginia Community College

President, Washington Independent Services for Educational Resources (WISER)

SAT Prep

NVTS offers private, in-home tutoring in preparation for the SAT. You can pay as you go at our $90.00/hour rate, or sign up for a 10 session, prepaid package, for $80.00/hour and a total of $830.00, representing a $10/hour discount. See our flyer for more information.

SAT In-Home Tutoring

Many students find that augmenting what they have learned in school with individualized tutoring as the exam approaches engenders increased self-confidence and enhanced test scores. Most students also learn better (and faster!) in a one-on-one setting, or they may require a more flexible schedule due to extracurricular activities. Finally, one-on-one tutoring also allows students to focus on just the areas of the SAT where they experience difficulties, rather than sitting in class listening to explanations of things they already understand.

A student who is psychologically prepared for the SAT examination has a greater chance of performing at his or her highest potential. Our tutors spend a significant amount of time providing students the tools they will need to approach the exam free of misconceptions and anxiety. Northern Virginia Tutoring Service - Recommended Websites

It’s with great pleasure and a bit of regret that I submit this letter informing you that I’ll no longer need the services of the “Great Teacher”, Joe Migliaccio. Joe has been a godsend in the World of Statistics. He has literally ensured through his tutoring that I’ll graduate this May. I’m so grateful for your services and the fact that your tutors, like Joe, are experts in their respective areas. Without hesitation, I would definitely recommend your services to any parent or student looking for excellence in in-home tutoring. Thanks so much, and continual success!

Our tutors will address the following:

  • Test-taking tips and strategies
  • Overall familiarity with the format of the exam
  • Practice tests and questions
  • Explanation of and practice for the new essay portion of the test.
  • Overview of subject matter covered in the exam, focusing on areas of weakness.
We believe that in order to perform to one’s potential, a strong understanding of math concepts, reading, vocabulary, writing, grammar and punctuation, and other language mechanics is essential. These are fundamental skills that must be mastered if one is to perform well on any standardized exam.

Changes in SAT Exam

The SAT examination changed in March 2005. The most significant changes were the addition of a writing/verbal component that comprises 800 of the new 2,400 points, the elimination of the analogies section in the verbal section of the exam, and the bolstering of the math portion to include Algebra II and other, more advanced, math concepts. Our tutors are prepared to address these changes. Our individualized, one-on-one instruction also will recognize and adapt to these changes.