When Elizabeth.G began working with North American Tutors, she was already a strong student. A junior with a 1370 SAT score and a 680 in Reading & Writing, she was looking to refine her performance in one key area — verbal precision. She didn’t need a long program, just focused support to close the final gap and build confidence ahead of test day.
Starting Point: Polishing a Strong Foundation
Elizabeth had already done well on her initial SAT. But with ambitions to push her score even higher, she chose to work with us specifically on the Reading & Writing section. She wanted:
Strategy for tricky grammar and structure rules
Help with sentence-level reasoning and inference
More exposure to challenging vocab and usage questions
We paired her with Frances O’Grady — a veteran English tutor with deep SAT experience — for a brief but focused tutoring sprint.
Rapid Progress with Frances
In just a few sessions, Elizabeth made fast progress. Frances noted in her first report:
“Ella and I went over the R&W questions she missed on the practice exam, and introduced strategies for each type of question.”
Their focus areas included:
Subject-modifier placement and sentence structure
Vocabulary-based questions and traps
Punctuation usage, especially semicolon rules
After the second session:
“She was doing really well. I assigned another practice test to identify anything she was still struggling with.”
By the final lesson, only two issues remained — one grammar error and two vocabulary questions. Frances wrote:
“She is incredibly bright, and I know she’s going to do amazing on the test.”
Final Result: A Confident 1480
Elizabeth wrapped up her tutoring in just three sessions — and shortly afterward, scored an impressive 1480 on the SAT.
Her case is proof that you don’t always need months of tutoring to see results. Sometimes, what makes the difference is clear strategy, tight feedback loops, and working with someone who knows exactly how to target the most important 20% of skills.
Why Elizabeth’s Story Matters
Elizabeth’s success shows that short-term tutoring can still lead to long-term gains. Her Reading & Writing section improved through deliberate, high-quality instruction — helping boost her total SAT score and her confidence.
At North American Tutors, we believe in meeting students exactly where they are. Whether you’re aiming for a perfect score or just trying to close a 30-point gap, we bring elite tutoring and efficient planning to the table — and help you cross the finish line.
