Sample Schedule
A Suggested Schedule for Fall 2026 SAT Tests
Meet twice each week, with flexibility for vacation and missed sessions.
30
Sessions
7
Practice tests
2
Real SATs
How Test Prep Is Structured
- 1Foundation — Learn to leverage the powerful built-in Desmos calculator along with a brief overview of the highest impact math and grammar topics. Sessions 1–8.
- 2Reading and Math Strategies — Go more in depth on both the reading section and the math section. Sessions 9–11.
- 3Personalized Review — Every session targets the student’s weakest areas, identified from practice tests. Sessions 12–24.
- 4September SAT — first real test.
- 5Between-SAT Review — One final practice test, then test-day strategy. Sessions 25–30.
- 6October SAT — second sitting.
June 2026
Wed17
Session 1 · First sessionDesmos basics
Sat20
Session 2Desmos basics
Wed24
Session 3Desmos review
Fri26
Practice testMath section only
Sat27
Session 4Review math PT, start Grammar & Writing overview
July 2026
Wed1
Session 5Grammar & Writing
Fri3
Buffer dayHeld for makeup or travel; folded into review if unused
Sat4
HolidayIndependence Day · no session
Wed8
Session 6Grammar & Writing
Fri10
Practice testReading & Writing section only
Sat11
Session 7Review RW PT, start math techniques & strategies
Wed15
Session 8Math techniques & strategies
Fri17
Practice testFirst full practice test
Sat18
Session 9Review full PT and start in-depth review of reading section
Wed22
Session 10Refine math approach and continue in-depth review of the reading topics
Sat25
Session 11Finish in-depth review of the reading topics and go over timing strategy for practice test
Sun26
Practice testFull practice test
Wed29
Session 12 · Personalized phase beginsBegin personalized instruction (rough split each session: half reading, half math)
August 2026
Sat1
Session 13Review PT · personalized instruction
Wed5
Session 14Personalized instruction
Sat8
Session 15Personalized instruction
Sun9
Practice testFull practice test
Wed12
Session 16Review PT · personalized instruction
Sat15
Session 17Personalized instruction
Wed19
Session 18Personalized instruction
Sat22
Session 19Personalized instruction
Sun23
Practice testFull practice test
Wed26
Session 20Review PT · personalized instruction
Sat29
Session 21Personalized instruction
Mon31
Buffer dayHeld for makeup or travel; folded into review if unused
September 2026
Wed2
Session 22Final prep
Sat5
Session 23Final prep
Sun6
Practice testFinal pre-SAT full practice test
Mon7
HolidayLabor Day
Wed9
Session 24 · Last regular sessionReview final PT, test-day strategy
Fri11
Buffer day · day before SATLight review or rest, depending on student preference
Sat12
Real SATSeptember SAT test day
Wed16
Session 25 · Between SATsDebrief September SAT · personalized instruction
Sat19
Session 26Personalized instruction
Sun20
Practice testFull practice test
Wed23
Session 27 · Final review beginsReview PT · final review
Sat26
Session 28Final review
Wed30
Session 29Final review
October 2026
Fri2
Session 30 · Last sessionFinal review, test-day strategy
Sat3
Real SATOctober SAT test day
A few notes
Practice tests are placed approximately. Exact timing depends on the student. Some sit them earlier, some later. The shape of the schedule stays the same.
Three buffer days are built in for travel, illness, or rescheduling.