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FINALLY, A PROVEN SYSTEM FOR Acing SAT READING AND WRITING.

Aiming for 800 is the ultimate SAT Verbal prep course, an in-depth program specifically designed for ambitious, highly intelligent students who wish to earn a score of 750 or higher in SAT Reading and Writing.

PARTICIPANTS LEARN

How to read in a quick and efficient manner, without sacrificing comprehension.
How to spot the subtle differences between correct and incorrect answers on SAT Reading questions.
How to uncover hidden clues that instantly reveal the main idea in lengthy SAT Reading passages.
How to crack every Writing and Language question guaranteed to be on the SAT.

KEY BENEFITS INCLUDE

  • 8 ninety-minute strategy sessions from an Ivy League-educated Reading and Writing specialist who has guided thousands of students to reach their utmost potential on the SAT and ACT.
  • Our exclusive prep guide, The Playbook for Acing the SAT’s Reading and Writing Tests, which features hundreds of strategies, tips, and practice questions.
  • Authentic full-length diagnostic exams to gauge student progress and built mental stamina.
  • Video recordings of every lesson, so students can review key concepts whenever and as often as they would like, even after the course has ended.
“I really liked the teacher and how he was authentic and relatable and included sample questions and excerpts. I really do feel much more confident.”
Sydney Jones
Springbrook High School

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Yes, SAT Reading is just as coachable as SAT Math—arguably more so. Students who are avid readers do have an inherent advantage. However, very few teenagers, even ones who are voracious readers, spend their free time reading the types of passages featured on the SAT, which is why even AP English students find the SAT’s verbal sections challenging. Thankfully, we have a proven system that teaches students how to dissect SAT Reading passages to quickly uncover the main idea in each text.

Our course instructor is renowned in the field of test preparation and has sterling academic credentials. He earned a National Merit Scholarship in high school, was an Ivy League English major, and has earned dozens of perfect scores on the verbal sections of the SAT, ACT, GMAT, and GRE. But much more importantly, the instructor who will be leading your son or daughter is patient, funny, nurturing and 100% dedicated to his students. Since 2006, he has coached thousands of students to reach their highest potential on the Reading and Writing sections of the SAT.

The tuition is $899 per student.

The enrollment is limited to 8 students per class. Unlike other prep courses, which haphazardly lump students of varying aspirations and abilities together, resulting in classes where some students struggle while others soar, AIMING FOR 800 unites bright, high-achieving students into a cohesive group. We foster a collaborative environment from the very first lesson. Students benefit from questions posed by other top students and from individualized, one-on-one feedback from the instructor.
Most participants begin with an SAT Verbal score in the 600s out of 800. Students whose starting scores range from 600 to 650 average 110 points improvement. Students whose starting scores range from 660 to 700 average 80 points improvement. Students whose starting scores range from 710 to 730 average 50 points improvement. And students wose starting scores range from 740 to 760 average 30 points improvement. AIMING FOR 800 is ideally suited for students seeking to improve from a score in the mid-600s to a score in the mid-700s (or higher) in SAT Verbal. We do not recommend this course for students who have already attained a score of 770 or higher.
Most likely this course will be too advanced for you, but it depends on how many times you’ve taken the SAT and on what coaching or test preparation you’ve already had. If you’re concerned that this course may be too rigorous for you, please email us at info@LearnThePlaybook.com, and we will gladly address your questions and guide your decision.
That’s not an issue. Many course participants have yet to take an official SAT exam, though most have at least taken a practice test to gauge their current score levels in Math and Verbal.
We have a broad range of students who take Aiming for 800, from 9th and 10th graders looking to kickstart their SAT preparation with a comprehensive Reading and Writing course to seniors looking to dramatically improve their SAT Verbal score before their final attempt. Students who are in 9th and 10th grade have the option to repeat Aiming for 800 at any future date for no additional cost (no restrictions or limitations on that offer).
ADVANCED SAT VERBAL STRATEGIES FOR A.P. STUDENTS

Our Next AIMING FOR 800 Course Begins April 10

Outstanding in math but struggling to reach your highest potential in SAT Reading and Writing? Aiming for 800 is a lively, interactive course designed for high-achieving students who want to learn proven techniques for cracking every verbal question guaranteed to be on the SAT.
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Apr 25 - May 30 Schedule

Class 1: THURS, APR 25, 2024, 07:00 PM – 09:00 PM EST
 
Class 2: SUN, APR 28, 2023, 09:00 AM – 11:00 PM EST
 
Class 3: THURS, MAY 2, 2024, 07:00 PM – 09:00 PM EST
 
Class 4: SUN, MAY 5, 2023, 09:00 AM – 11:00 PM EST
 
Class 5: THURS, MAY 9, 2024, 07:00 PM – 09:00 PM EST

Class 6: SUN, MAY 12, 2023, 09:00 AM – 11:00 PM EST
 
Class 7: THURS, MAY 16, 2024, 07:00 PM – 09:00 PM EST
 
Class 8: SUN, MAY 19, 2023, 09:00 AM – 11:00 PM EST
 
Class 9: THURS, MAY 23, 2024, 07:00 PM – 09:00 PM EST
 
Class 10: THURS, MAY 30, 2024, 07:00 PM – 09:00 PM EST

Apr 6 - May 4 Schedule

Class 1: THU, APR 6, 2023, 07:00 PM – 09:00 PM EDT
 
Class 2: THU, APR 13, 2023, 07:00 PM – 09:00 PM EDT
 
Class 3: SUN, APR 16, 2023, 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM EDT
 
Class 4: THU, APR 20, 2023, 07:00 PM – 09:00 PM EDT
 
Class 5: SUN, APR 23, 2023, 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM EDT
 
Class 6: THU, APR 27, 2023, 07:00 PM – 09:00 PM EDT
 
Class 7: SUN, APR 30, 2023, 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM EDT
 
Class 8: THU, MAY 4, 2023, 07:00 PM – 09:00 PM EDT

Feb 11 - March 7 Schedule

Class 1: Sunday, Feb 11, from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time

Class 2: Thursday, Feb 15, from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Class 3: Sunday, Feb 18, from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time

Class 4: Thursday, Feb 22, from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Class 5: Sunday, Feb 25, from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time

Class 6: Thursday, Feb 29, from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Class 7: Sunday, March 3, from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time

Class 8: Thursday, March 7, from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Apr 10 - May 29 Schedule

Class 1: WED, APR 10, 2024, 07:30 PM – 9:00 PM EST

Class 2: WED, APR 17, 2024, 07:30 PM – 9:00 PM EST

Class 3: WED, APR 24, 2024, 07:30 PM – 9:00 PM EST

Class 4:  WED, MAY 1, 2024, 07:30 PM – 9:00 PM EST

Class 5: WED, MAY 8, 2024, 07:30 PM – 9:00 PM EST

Class 6:  WED, MAY 15, 2024, 07:30 PM – 9:00 PM EST

Class 7:  WED, MAY 22, 2024, 07:30 PM – 9:00 PM EST

Class 8: WED, MAY 29, 2024, 07:30 PM – 9:00 PM EST

Aug 27 - Oct 4 Schedule

Class 1: SUN, AUG 27, 2023, 12:30 PM – 02:30 PM EDT

Class 2: WED, AUG 30, 2023, 07:00 PM – 09:00 PM EDT

Class 3: WED, SEPT 6, 2023, 07:00 PM – 09:00 PM EDT

Class 4: SUN, SEPT 10, 2023, 12:30 PM – 02:30 PM EDT

Class 5: WED, SEPT 13, 2023, 07:00 PM – 09:00 PM EDT

Class 6: SUN, SEPT 17, 2023, 12:30 PM – 02:30 PM EDT

Class 7: WED, SEPT 20, 2023, 07:00 PM – 09:00 PM EDT

Class 8: SUN, SEPT 24, 2023, 12:30 PM – 02:30 PM EDT

Class 9: WED, SEPT 27, 2023, 07:00 PM – 09:00 PM EDT

Class 10: WED, OCT 4, 2023, 07:00 PM – 09:00 PM EDT

Jul 17 - Aug 16 Schedule

Class 1: MON, JUL 17, 2023, 07:00 PM – 09:00 PM EDT

Class 2: WED, JUL 19, 2023, 07:00 PM – 09:00 PM EDT

Class 3: MON, JUL 24, 2023, 07:00 PM – 09:00 PM EDT

Class 4: WED, JUL 26, 2023, 07:00 PM – 09:00 PM EDT

Class 5: MON, JUL 31, 2023, 07:00 PM – 09:00 PM EDT

Class 6: WED, AUG 2, 2023, 07:00 PM – 09:00 PM EDT

Class 7: MON, AUG 7, 2023, 07:00 PM – 09:00 PM EDT

Class 8: WED, AUG 9, 2023, 07:00 PM – 09:00 PM EDT

Class 9: MON, AUG 14, 2023, 07:00 PM – 09:00 PM EDT

Class 10: WED AUG 16, 2023, 07:00 PM – 09:00 PM EDT

100 THINGS MOST TEENAGERS WOULD RATHER DO THAN PREP FOR THE SAT OR ACT

1. Visit the orthodontist. 2. Watch PBS. 3. Go an entire week without rolling their eyes at their parents. 4. Watch C-SPAN. 5. Retake their AP Chem final. 6. Intern at a local CPA’s office. 7. Turn off their cell phone. 8. Mop the kitchen. 9. Clean their bathroom. 10. Renounce social media. 11. Write a 10-page history paper. 12. Get a bunch of allergy shots. 13. Wait in line at the post office. 14. Watch the Weather Channel. 15. Be abducted by aliens. 16. Attend a clarinet recital. 17. Tour a Soviet-era nuclear plant. 18. Eat a healthy and nutritious dinner. 19. Do calisthenics. 20. Bake snickerdoodle cookies for that guy who’s always loitering by his van. 21. Watch a black-and-white foreign film without subtitles. 22. Clean out the rain gutters. 23. Pretend they’re 42 and recently divorced. 24. Listen to NPR’s Weekend Edition. 25. Read a newspaper. 26. Visit the DMV. 27. Eat crispy fried tarantulas (considered a delicacy in Cambodia). 28. Serve as a “breath odor evaluator” for a toothpaste company. (Yes, this job actually exists.) 29. Go on a double date with their parents. 30. Undergo dental surgery. 31. Babysit their annoying stepbrother. 32. Empty Mr. Whisker’s litter box. 33. Take out the trash. 34. Clean the rain gutters. 35. Tell their parents they’d like to sit down to discuss the Birds n’ the Bees. 36. Stare at a blank television screen for several hours. 37. Be fitted for orthodontic headgear. 38. Organize their closet. 39. Vacuum their entire house. 40. Eat that substance their school cafeteria claims is Sloppy Joe. 41. Kiss Tucker Carlson. 42. Make origami turtles for the residents of a local nursing home. 43. Do a few hundred burpees. 44. Try Uncle Morris’s beef stew. 45. Watch Hillbilly Handfishin’ on Animal Planet. 46. Eat “bird’s nest” soup, which sounds kind of scrumptious unless you know the broth is made from bird SALIVA. 47. Set up an Facebook account for Grandma. 48. Start a backyard garden. 49. Dust home furnishings. 50. Do an exercise known as the “Bulgarian Split Squat.” 51. Help Dad trim his back hair. 52. Hunt for spare change between the sofa cushions. 53. Hunt for leftover Cheez-Its between the sofa cushions. 54. Mow the lawn. 55. Learn how to knit. 56. Research Wikipedia’s entry on the history of Q- tips. 57. Count how many times they can blink in one hour. 58. Compose a haiku. 59. Do one of the American Dental Association’s oral disease-themed jigsaw puzzles. 60. Watch televised bowling. 61. Give Grandpa a foot massage. 62. Give Grandma a foot massage. 63. Play tea party with their six-year-old stepsister. 64. Read The Red Badge of Courage. 65. Browse Burlington Coat Factory’s fall collection. 66. Floss. 67. Listen to The Scarlett Letter on audiobook. 68. Watch televised bowling. 69. Lie really, really still and pretend they’re deceased. 70. Join their twelve-year-old sister and all of her friends for a dance party!!! 71. Wash their parents’ minivan. 72. Journal about their feelings. 72. Give themselves a haircut. 73. Make homemade kombucha. 74. Learn to crochet. 75. Get a head start on their LinkedIn profile. 76. Watch a black- and-white movie marathon. 77. Visit the library. 78. Run a relay race. 79. Eat slimy san-nakji, which is considered a delicacy in Korea. 80. Eat khash, a traditional dish in Southeastern Europe that is so disgusting you’re just going to have to Google it to find out what it’s made of. 81. Eat the Swedish delicacy blodpättar, which kind of sounds like what it is. 81. Eat bat soup, a traditional dish in Micronesia. 82. Eat harkarl, rotten shark meat that is considered a delicacy in Iceland. 83. Eat the Scottish dish known as haggis. 84. Eat escamol, a Mexican dish that kind of looks like it’s made of rice but definitely isn’t. 85. Eat “Rocky Mountain Oysters,” which, despite the name, may not be from the Rocky Mountains and definitely are not oysters. 86. Wrestle an alligator. 87. Be a “professional apologizer,” a person whose actual full-time job is to apologize on behalf of other people. 88. Be an ostrich babysitter, which is apparently something people do in South Africa. 89. Ponder what life would have been like if they had been born in Kazakhstan. 90. Take a transatlantic flight on Biman Bangladesh Airlines, widely considered the worst airline in the entire world. 91. Eat fugu, a potentially lethal blowfish. 92. Do a form of running exercise known as “laps of misery.” 93. Walk the neighbor’s dog. 94. Clean their room. 95. Frolic naked through the mall. 96. Do a handstand on two fingers. 97. Do one-armed chin-ups. 98. Do a form of exercise known as a “flying human flag abdominal crunch.” 99. Watch the 2011 movie Tree of Life. (Trust us, it’s booooring.) 100. Use sock puppets to practice their future networking skills.