The SAT exam is the most common college entrance exam given in the United States. It is a 3 part exam, with a fairly difficult math section and a section requiring a handwritten essay. The SAT top score is 2400, and students wishing to enter into what they consider the best colleges must work hard to score close to the newly revised top score. There are grammar questions, challenging algebra equations, the hand written essay, as well as multiple choice questions.

Tutors preparing potential test takers for the SAT exam will review the exam with the student and discuss with the student aspects he or she has concerns about. Those concerns will be addressed and reviews of information and quizzes will be given to make sure the student has an acceptable understanding of the material. In many tutorial packages 8 to 10 hours of tutoring is available with full length practice exams. Many SAT tutors, both in person and online, have studied the SAT exam and understand the method of questioning and how best to approach answering certain questions.

Online tutoring for the SAT includes examples of questions similar to those on the actual SAT test. The best tutors for SAT tests are those that actually know the test and base their tutoring on examples that best represent the actual test. Some SAT tutors theorize that the best way to pass the exam is to take practice tests as often as possible. Other tutors suggest that reviewing question and searching for answers that look wrong and eliminating those is the best course of action. Whatever the method, the student should feel comfortable and as if he or she is making progress in understanding the exam and the review questions.

Private tutors for the SAT exam may cost 100.00 to 500.00 an hour. Some online tutors offer packages for SAT tutoring that is approximately 1100.00 to 1700.00. These tutors, both in person and online, are said to offer from multiple sessions and thorough instruction. It is best to fully research and question any potential SAT tutor before agreeing to a tutoring contract as to their credentials and method of instruction.