Two sections, four modules
Reading and Writing: 2 modules of 32 minutes. Math: 2 modules of 35 minutes. A 10-minute break sits between the sections.
Online SAT tutoring for the digital SAT
1-to-1 prep for Reading and Writing, and Math.
The SAT is now taken digitally in the Bluebook app. It has two sections: Reading and Writing (54 questions in 64 minutes) and Math (44 questions in 70 minutes). In total that is 98 questions in 2 hours 14 minutes, with a 10-minute break between the sections.
Each section is split into two equal-length modules, and the test is adaptive: how you do in the first module decides whether your second module is easier or harder. Each section is scored from 200 to 800, for a total between 400 and 1600. A Desmos graphing calculator is built into the app and can be used across the whole Math section.
Every IBPapa session is 1-to-1, online and recorded. Your tutor works on the question types that cost you the most points, your pacing across the modules, and using Desmos to check or solve Math questions faster.
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Adaptive scoring
Your first module in each section sets the difficulty of the second, so accuracy early on matters. Each section is scored 200–800.
Desmos in the app
A Desmos graphing calculator is built into Bluebook for the whole Math section. Your tutor shows you where it saves time.
Pay-As-You-Go
1 hour£70
Maximum flexibility for one-off, last-minute, or trial sessions. Try our tutoring before committing or get instant, personalized help.
- Flexible scheduling
- Risk free
- Single personalized session
- Recorded session
Try-Pack
3 hours£200
Targeted help in a low-commitment bundle. Perfect for test prep or sampling our approach. Includes feedback & progress reports.
- Flexible scheduling
- Minimum commitment
- 3 personalized sessions
- Feedback and progress for parents
- Recorded session
5-Pack
5 hours
£325 £305
Five sessions tailored for subject mastery, exam strategy, or ongoing support. Try our approach with progress tracking.
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- Minimum commitment
- 5 personalized sessions
- Feedback and progress for parents
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Valedictorian's Pack
20 hours£1200
Full-service package for IA, EE, TOK, or major exam prep with dedicated expert guidance and ongoing feedback.
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- 20 personalized sessions
- Perfect for IA, EE, TOK mentorship
- Long-term progress tracking
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FAQ
SAT tutoring FAQs
How is the digital SAT structured?
There are two sections. Reading and Writing has 54 questions in 64 minutes, split into two 32-minute modules. Math has 44 questions in 70 minutes, split into two 35-minute modules. The whole test is 98 questions in 2 hours 14 minutes, plus a 10-minute break.
How is the SAT scored?
Reading and Writing and Math are each scored from 200 to 800, giving a total score between 400 and 1600. The test is adaptive: your performance in the first module of a section decides whether the second module is easier or harder.
Can I use a calculator on the SAT?
Yes. A calculator is allowed on the whole Math section, and a Desmos graphing calculator is built into the Bluebook app.
What does an SAT tutor work on?
Your tutor focuses on the question types where you lose the most points, pacing across the modules and using Desmos well. Sessions are 1-to-1, so the plan is built around your practice-test results.
Who are the SAT tutors?
IBPapa tutors study at top universities around the world.
How much does SAT tutoring cost?
A single one-hour session costs £70. Packs cost £200 for 3 hours, £305 for 5 hours and £1,200 for 20 hours. The 3-hour and 5-hour packs include feedback and progress updates for parents, and your first demo session is free.
Is the tutoring online?
Yes. All IBPapa sessions are 1-to-1 and online, and every session is recorded so you can rewatch it.
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