SEMONEMO English Program
SAT Summer Intensive
Reading & Writing · Math intensive prep — a 4-week program to strategically master both Reading & Writing and Math.
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Enrollment is available after a placement test and an individual consultation.
About the Course
Semonemo's SAT prep course systematically covers the two core parts of the SAT: Reading & Writing and Math. Students can take either subject on its own or both together, studying strategically over 8 sessions (4 weeks). Practice tests and teacher feedback target each student's weak areas so they can perform at their best on test day.
Classes are led by current U.S. teachers and proven specialist instructors, covering everything from core SAT concepts to strategies for the most frequent question types and full practice tests — from the basics through advanced material.
Who It's For
- Rising 9th – 11th graders (high school students)
- Students getting started with SAT prep
- Students aiming to raise their SAT score
- Students who want to build Reading, Writing, and Math skills systematically
- Class placement is based on a pretest.
Class Information
Up to 4 students
Small groups — personalized feedback
Twice a week · 90 minutes
Classes
4 weeks / 8 sessions
Length
Online (Zoom)
Live and interactive
Tuition
Option 1: Reading & Writing
$1,200 / 4 weeks · 8 sessions
Format
- 90-minute class × twice a week
Option 2: Math
$1,200 / 4 weeks · 8 sessions
Format
- 90-minute class × twice a week
Two-Subject Bundle (R&W + Math)
$2,000 / 4 weeks · 16 sessions
Save $400
Format
- 180-minute class × 8
- (R&W 90 min + Math 90 min)
Placement Process
01 Diagnostic Test
- After registration, we email the full Math section.
02 Score Analysis
- We convert the result to an 800-point scale and identify weak question types.
03 Placement Decision
- Students are placed in the Foundation or Advanced track based on their pretest score.
04 Parent Consultation
- We set a target score and finalize the study plan with parents.
Curriculum
Reading & Writing
Based on the official SAT domain structure; may be adjusted to the class's pace.
Unit 1 · Information & Ideas
- Command of Evidence
- Central Ideas & Details
- Inferences
Unit 2 · Craft & Structure
- Words in Context
- Cross-Text Connections
Unit 3 · Expression of Ideas
- Transitions
- Rhetorical Synthesis
Unit 4 · Standard English & Grammar
- Form, Structure & Sense
- Boundaries
- SAT Grammar Practice
Math
Based on the four official SAT Math domains; taught by level in Foundation and Advanced tracks.
Week 1 · Algebra
- Linear Equations & Graphs
- Linear Functions
- Systems of Linear Equations
- Inequalities
Week 2 · Problem Solving & Data
- Rates, Ratios, Proportions
- Percentages & Units
- Tables, Statistics & Probability
- Scatterplots
Week 3 · Advanced Math
- Absolute Value & Nonlinear Functions
- Exponents, Radicals, Polynomials
- Quadratics
Week 4 · Geometry & Trigonometry
- Geometry & Area / Volume
- Lines, Angles & Triangles
- Trigonometry
Class Structure & Materials
Reading & Writing · 90 min/session
60 min Review & Strategy · 5 min Break · 25 min Practice & Q&A
Materials are purchased by each student (not included in tuition).
60 min — Review & Strategy
- In-depth review of missed questions → solving strategies and approaches → Khan Academy progress check
5 min — Break
- Break
25 min — Practice & Q&A
- 250 high-frequency vocabulary words · preview of the next session · Q&A
- A feedback report for parents after every session
In class
- Semonemo R&W Lessons — leveled questions by SAT domain + progress tracking
- College Board Bluebook App — 7 official practice tests (Pretest · Midterm · Final)
Assignments
- Khan Academy Digital SAT — pre-work before each session · 9 units · free
- IXL SAT Prep — post-work (HW) · comprehensive grammar mastery · ~$30
- R&W Test Book (Advanced track only) — extra test practice · ~$29
Math · 90 min/session — Flipped Classroom Model
60 min Reflection & Guided Practice · 5 min Break · 25 min Next Session Prep
Materials are purchased by each student (not included in tuition). Khan Academy and Bluebook are official College Board partner resources.
60 min — Reflection & Guided Practice
- In-depth review of missed questions → strategies and patterns → IXL Group Jam practice together (instant result sharing)
5 min — Break
- Break
25 min — Prepare for Next Session
- Preview of the next topic · Q&A time
- Previewing in class keeps homework light / weekly Score Report
In class
- Semonemo Math Lessons — 11 units · leveled questions + progress tracking
- College Board Bluebook App — 7 official practice tests (including Pretest / Post-test)
Assignments
- Khan Academy Digital SAT — pre-work before each session · 9 units · free
- IXL SAT Prep — post-work (HW) · math problem-solving mastery · ~$30
- College Board SAT Practice Book — required, purchased by each student
Instructors
Jasmine Shin
Reading & Writing
- B.A. in Social Policy (minor in Criminology), Northwestern University. Strong in argument analysis and critical reading — the core skills the SAT R&W section demands, which she has mastered firsthand.
- Since 2022 she has taught Writing, 1:1, and Smart Reading classes at Semonemo, and excels at spotting and efficiently addressing the weak points of students from Korean backgrounds.
Julie Choe
Math
- Certified U.S. public school math teacher with over 10 years of middle and high school math teaching. She currently teaches at a top public school focused on math and science and has extensive experience preparing students for standardized tests, including the SAT.
- Since 2022 she has taught 1:1 classes for middle and high school students at Semonemo, accurately identifying each student's learning gaps and providing tailored instruction. Her systematic, results-focused teaching helps students grow with confidence.
Teaching Highlights
Data-driven coaching
Continuous monitoring through Khan Academy and IXL progress tracking plus a weekly Score Report.
7 full official practice tests
Including Pretest · Midterm · Final — build test-day readiness in the same environment as the real SAT.
250 high-frequency words (R&W)
Systematic study of 250 frequent, challenging SAT words to tackle Words in Context.
Personal feedback reports
After every session, we analyze the student's strengths and weaknesses and share detailed feedback with parents.
Parent reviews
“Every month we check, the score goes up by about 100 points! Each module ends with about four hard questions — before, my child got only one right; this time, two.”
Translated from Korean
1:1 private classes available
Every class can also be taken as a private 1:1 class instead of a group class, with the schedule and pace set for your child.
How classes work
- Student page
- After enrolling, you'll get a link to your child's student page. Join class, find class materials, and watch past class recordings — all in one place. Bookmark it on your child's device.
- Homework
- Each class's teacher shares homework and feedback.
- Absences and make-ups
- Missed classes still count toward your enrolled classes. For group classes, your child can catch up with the recording. If something comes up, please let the teacher know in advance — the teacher may not count the class or may schedule a make-up.
- Refunds
- See section 5 (Refunds) of our Terms of Service.
Not sure where to start?
Through a level test and consultation, we'll find the right class and teacher for your child.
Book a Consultation