About the SAT Bootcamp

• What bootcamp details should I know before signing up?

  Online peer tutor teaches at most 10 learners in a series for SAT Math and/or Reading Duration: Approximately four weeks before the scheduled SAT (e.g., Sept. 3 to 30 for the October 1st SAT). The sessions will take place twice a week and will take 75 minutes per session. Date & Time: Tutors and learners will choose the dates & times of the sessions that fit their schedule the best. Content: The tutors will lead these sessions (followingPopular

• I am too busy to attend this bootcamp. Will there be future bootcamps?

  Yes! We will continue offering SAT bootcamps in accordance with the College Board SAT dates, which can be found here. Check out: This article provides more information for when bootcamps are typically held This SAT Bootcamp page lists out dates for future bootcampsPopular

• Are the bootcamps free? How?

  Schoolhouse.world is a non-profit that provides free tutoring across the globe, thanks to our thousands of volunteer tutors.Popular

• What types of bootcamps are there, and how many can I sign up for?

  There are two types of bootcamps: Math and Reading & Writing (explore bootcamps here). Learners are welcome to sign up for both bootcamps or just one of them. Tutors may be invited to one or both of the bootcamps — if invited to both, they can also participate in both bootcamps or just one.Popular

• Do I need to be enrolled in a specific SAT to participate in its SAT Bootcamp?

  , you do not have to be committed to the respective SAT (e.g., enrolled in the October SAT to take the Bootcamp for the October SAT) to enroll in this program. We welcome all students who plan on taking the SAT in the future.Popular

• What are the Schoolhouse SAT Bootcamps?

  The Schoolhouse SAT Bootcamps are flagship tutoring program. Students participate in a four-week long tutoring series and research study to prepare for their upcoming SAT Math and SAT Reading & Writing exams. See more details here Sessions take place twice a week (75 minutes per session) and students have the flexibility to select the dates & times that best fit their schedule based on the bootcamps available. Students will learn from a certified peer tPopular

• Are there differences in curriculum between the various tutors?

  , each Math bootcamp will follow the same curriculum and each Reading & Writing bootcamp will follow the same curriculum.Popular

• What resources can I use if I can’t register for a bootcamp?

  If you are unable to register for a bootcamp, here are a couple of other excellent free resources you can use to prepare for your test: Khan Academy has partnered with the College Board to provide free SAT prep & practice tests: https://www.khanacademy.org/SAT Unaffiliated with Schoolhouse, professional tutor Mike Settele has great resources here. Schoolhouse tutors often run informal SAT tutoring sessions. You can see what's available at https://schoPopular

Research Study Details

• What are the details of this research study?

  Research Study Purpose The purpose of this research study is to understand the effectiveness of tutoring techniques and the impact of peer tutoring as a whole. The study will be conducted so as not to identify learners, students or their parents other than by individuals of College Board, Stanford or Schoolhouse that have legitimate interests in the information. Research Tasks and Participation As part of this study, you will be asked to complete SAT practice tests and attend peer tutorPopular

• What were the results from previous SAT Bootcamps?

  We have had tens of thousands of learners helped by thousands of tutors over the course of the SAT bootcamps, with retention rates significantly above the rest of the platform. Learners have seen an average score increase of ~50 points in this 4-week program.Some readers

• Is there a stipend for this research study?

  No. There is no stipend — this is an opportunity to receive free tutoring.Few readers

• Do I need to fill out the parental consent form to participate in an SAT Bootcamp if I am over 18 years old?

  Yes, we require all users to complete parental consent to participate in an SAT Bootcamp. If you are over 18 years old, you can have any individual who is 18 years or older fill out the parent consent form for you.Few readers

Bootcamp Logistics

• What is the time commitment of SAT Bootcamps for learners?

  The bootcamps will take place for four weeks before the scheduled SAT (e.g., Sept. 3 to 30 for the October 1st SAT). The sessions will take place twice a week and will take 75 minutes each for a total time commitment of 10 hours.Popular

• When are bootcamps held?

  What times are the bootcamps offered? We have hundreds of bootcamps happening at a variety of times so that you can truly pick the dates and times that work best for you! You can explore available bootcamps here. Is this during school hours? Most times are after school hours on weekdays or other times on weekends. What time zones are Schoolhouse times in? The time zone should match your computer time automaticallPopular

• Who are the tutors? Who are the other bootcamp participants?

  The bootcamps are , most of whom are high schoolers themselves and have scored highly on the SAT before. These tutors have been trained to be effective peer tutors. Each bootcamp will have at most 10 learners. These will be the same learners throughout the four weeks. Each bootcamp will consist of learners who are approximately at the same score levels.Popular

• How is the bootcamp delivered?

  The bootcamps take place over live Zoom meetings. Cameras should be on so everyone can get to know each other in the bootcamp. If you have a specific reason why you can’t have your camera on (or you don’t have a camera), please notify the tutor ahead of time.Some readers

• Will there be homework? Will external resources be required?

  There will be no required work outside these live sessions, but it is outside to reinforce what they are learning within the bootcamp. All resources needed for the bootcamps will be free, accessible online, and provided by the tutors and the Schoolhouse platform.Some readers

• What topics and curriculum does the bootcamp focus on?

  There are two types of bootcamps: Math and Reading & Writing (explore bootcamps here). Each bootcamp will consist of multiple practice tests and working through a number of problems from previous SATs to build confidence for the upcoming exam.Some readers

• What if I can’t find any SAT bootcamp sessions that fit my schedule?

  We are sorry that you are having trouble finding SAT math sessions during a time that works for you. We completely understand your frustrations. However, please keep in mind that Schoolhouse tutors are volunteers. You can also refer to this FAQ article which lists out additional resources.Few readers

• What if I am going to be taking the Digital SAT?

  As of January 2024, all of our Bootcamps are designed to prepare students who will be taking the Digital SAT.Few readers

• How do I look at past sessions of an SAT Bootcamp?

  To look at past sessions of an SAT Bootcamp: Begin by navigating to the SAT bootcamp details page of the SAT bootcamp you want to see past sessions for. Scroll all the way down until you come across the last session in the series. Below the last session, there should be a "See Past Sessions" button. Once you click on "See Past Sessions", you will see each session that had alreadyFew readers

• How do I reserve a spot for a friend in my Bootcamp?

  When you register for a Bootcamp, you will have the option to either "learn with strangers" or "learn with friends." If you’d like to learn with your friends, you can invite up to three friends to join your Bootcamp by entering their email address. Once your friends receive the email invitation, their spot will be reserved for 24 hours. If they don’t register (and receive parent consent) within 24 hours, then their reservation will expire.Few readers

Attendance and Participation

• Can I participate as a learner if my SAT score is 700 or above?

  The SAT Bootcamp curriculum has been developed to best support learners who are currently in the 400-690 score range for either section (e.g., Math, Reading & Writing). While you could still participate in an SAT Bootcamp, you may find the material covered to be less helpful. We instead recommend that you consider joining an SAT Prep Series where some tutors are focused on helping their learners score closer to an 800. If you scored a 700+ on the PSAT or SAT,Popular

• Can I participate as a learner if my SAT score is below 400?

  Our SAT Bootcamps are designed for learners to have score ranges within 100 points in order to ensure that students within each small-group tutoring session have similar skills and knowledge gaps. The SAT bootcamps also rely heavily on practice problems when reinforcing foundational concepts is the best practice for learners scoring in this range. We recommend the following resources for students scoring below 400 to use in lieu of an SAT Bootcamp: For SAT Math: Schoolhouse: Join sessiPopular

• What is the attendance policy for SAT bootcamps?

  Learners should use the “Submit Excused Absence” button on the series page if they will be unable to make an upcoming session. The learner attendance policy for SAT Bootcamps is that if a learner has 2 or more unexcused absences (i.e., they do not use the "Submit Excused AbsPopular

• What if my tutor doesn't show up or my bootcamp gets cancelled?

  If you experience a Tutor No-Show where the Zoom meeting for your session never starts OR your bootcamp gets cancelled entirely, we first want to say that we're incredibly sorry! We understand that it's incredibly frustrating to signup for a series only for it to notSome readers

• I can no longer attend a bootcamp. What should I do?

  If you have created a Schoolhouse account but haven’t signed up for a bootcamp yet, then there is nothing to do. You can continue using other Schoolhouse resources at your convenience.Few readers

• Can I share these Schoolhouse bootcamps with others?

  , enrollment for these SAT Bootcamps is open to anyone - please feel free to share this link with friends and other people.Few readers

• How do I join an SAT bootcamp session?

  If you have already registered for an SAT bootcamp series, you can go to https://schoolhouse.world/schedule to see all upcoming tutoring sessions. You will be able to join the session up to 15 minutes before the scheduled days and times.Few readers

• What should I do if I have to miss a session?

  Communicate this with your tutor by messaging them on Schoolhouse Take a look at the Session Makeup Guide so you can get caught up with the content you have missedFew readers

• Can siblings be signed up for bootcamps without an invitation?

  Yes, as a parent, you can signup any of your other children at this link by clicking the "Parent Sign Up" button. Please feel free to share this opportunity onwards with other families as well!Few readers

• Can I sign up for both math and reading/writing SAT bootcamps?

  Yes. If you choose to register for both, please only register for one (1) math SAT bootcamp and one (1) reading/writing SAT bootcamp so that there are enough spots for everyone to join.Few readers

• What should I do if I am having a negative start to my Bootcamp experience?

  We first want to say that we're sorry you're having a negative experience! If your Bootcamp has been rescheduled to a time that doesn't work for you or you are not finding the tutoring helpful, you are welcome to switch to a different Bootcamp by using this link. That being said, Schoolhouse tutors are learning too; they are receiving feedback and working to improve their teaching methods throughout the Bootcamp, so you may see improvement ifFew readers

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Emails and Account Creation

• Signup asks for past SAT scores but I haven't taken the SAT. What do I do?

  No worries if you haven't taken the SAT! Use your latest PSAT scores if you know them or take a guess at which of the three ranges you fall into (200-490, 500-590, 600-690). If you have your PSAT Scores and would like to convert to the estimated equivalent SAT score, you can refer to the following links for a conversion calculator: https://www.collegetransitions.com/blog/psat-to-sat-score-conversion-predict-your-sat-score/ https://toptieradmissions.com/resources/psat-to-sat-score-conversioSome readers

• What if I don't see a follow up email after consent was submitted or requested?

  Issue 1: The parent consent form was filled out but the child follow up email has not been received: First, double-check that the email didn't go to spam The email could be getting blocked if a school email address was used The next most common cause is that there was a typo when entering the child's email (see below)Some readers

• What is the SAT Bootcamp signup process for learners?

  There are three steps to signing up for an SAT Bootcamp: Get your parent's consent: Parental consent is required to participate in SAT Bootcamps. If you're a student, get started by requesting your parent's consent. If you're a parent, you can begin this process yourself and invite your child to learn. Complete learner assent form: Once your parent fills out their consent form, you'll receive an email with a personalized link to make an account (if you don't have one already) and pFew readers

• I’ve received multiple SAT bootcamp emails. Which email should I use to sign up?

  We are publicizing the SAT bootcamps through multiple channels so there’s no need to worry if you received multiple emails. Feel free to sign up for a bootcamp using any of the emails you received.Few readers

• I lost a personalized email link. What do I do?

  Issue 1: Parent lost the link to given consent to child Please try searching your email with the subject “College Board: SAT Tutoring Bootcamp” or "College Board and Schoolhouse: SAT Peer Tutoring". If you still can’t find the email and are signing up your child to be a learner, please go to schoolhouse.world/sat-bootcamp and click the "Parent Sign Up" button. Issue 2: Child lost the link to complete assent Please try searching your email wiFew readers

• What if I don't see a follow up email after signing up for a Schoolhouse account?

  Please check your spam folder and make sure you are looking in the inbox of the correct email address.Few readers