Why In-Person Group Coaching Can Supercharge SAT Success
Coach Calvin is very excited to keep raising scores!
Dear Parents & Students
In a world filled with many prep options, there’s something powerful about students gathering in the same room, tackling SAT problems together, guided by a passionate instructor like Coach Calvin.
At Tigerway, we’ve seen firsthand how in-person group coaching can dramatically improve student motivation, focus, and performance.
Here’s why this format works so well—and why it might be the key to unlocking a higher score for your teen.
1. Peer Accountability Drives Consistency
Studying for the SAT can be isolating. But when students are part of a group that meets weekly, they’re far more likely to stay consistent. Seeing peers commit to improvement creates healthy pressure—and it’s often the nudge a student needs to complete practice tests, do homework, and stay on track.
Tigerway Tip: Most of Calvin’s in-person students are in the 1100-1250 SAT range looking to reach for a 1370-1490 on the exam. Because everyone is in a similar starting point, the goal is very aligned.
2. Real-Time Feedback = Faster Growth
Nothing beats immediate correction when it comes to learning. Calvin gets to see exactly where a student is struggling—whether it’s careless reading, a missing formula, or misapplied logic.
Unlike recorded courses, where misunderstandings can linger for weeks, in-person coaching allows for real-time course correction that compounds over time.
3. Students Learn From Each Other’s Mistakes
In a group setting, one student’s question benefits the entire room. When a classmate raises a tricky SAT grammar rule or breaks down a math shortcut, others get the “aha moment” without having to make the same mistake themselves.
This kind of collaborative learning is difficult to replicate in one-on-one or self-paced formats.
4. Structure Creates Momentum
One of the biggest challenges for high schoolers preparing for the SAT is managing time. In-person group coaching creates a rhythm: students know exactly when they’ll meet, what they’ll cover, and how to prepare.
At Tigerway, Calvin is embracing a group curriculum that follows a proven weekly cadence of content review, timed practice, and strategy drills. This momentum builds confidence—and scores.
5. In-Person Focus Eliminates Distractions
Notifications, background noise, and multitasking all compete for students’ attention. In-person group coaching offers an environment free from digital distractions, allowing for deeper focus and better retention.
Calvin is very strict about making sure students are paying attention at all times.
6. Stronger Coach-Student Relationships
There’s a level of mentorship that naturally develops in-person. Our SAT private coaches are more than instructors—they’re motivators, strategy partners, and mindset builders. And in a physical classroom, Calvin forms connections with his students faster and more authentically.
7. Results Speak for Themselves
Students in our in-person group coaching consistently see 150–300 point improvements. Why? Calvin keeps students accountable, engaged, and supported every step of the way.
Final Thoughts
Every student’s learning style is different, but if your child thrives in structured, social environments—and needs a bit of a push—our in-person SAT group coaching could be the ideal fit.
Program Director Cal (617-749-8421, text) has been speaking with many parents who are getting ready for the summer crunch to raise scores and get college applications as ready as possible. Get in touch with him today.
His In-Person Coaching Sessions are on Sundays in Boston’s financial district.
Talk to our team at Tigerway directly to discuss how our private coaches can help you with your academic subjects & PSAT/SAT Scores as well as shaping your college profile to best stand out.
Calvin Cheung, Program Director (617-749-8421, text today to book a call)
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Jasmine Ngo, Program Officer (781-510-0738, text to book a call)
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