Why Summer 2025 Might Be the Last Shot to Win the SAT Game
150-200+ Points of Score Growth, let's do this.
Dear Parents and Students -
Every summer for the last 2 years, I get the same question:
“Should my child even bother taking the SAT anymore? Isn’t it optional now?”
Here’s the honest answer:
Yes, it’s technically optional. But the students who win college admissions — they aren’t optional about anything.
In the same way that getting a job after college graduation is technically optional, I think we can all agree that not making any effort to eventually join the workforce is a big mistake.
In fact, a strong SAT score is now the single biggest edge students can use to stand out in a test-optional world. Especially if your student attends a competitive high school or is applying to a selective college.
At Tigerway, we help students turn that edge into leverage.
This Summer Is the Score Window
Between now and Early Action in October, your child can:
Improve their SAT score by 150–250 points
Get ahead while their peers are distracted
Learn the new Digital SAT inside out
We’ve built 90-day score systems that work. But we don’t work with just anyone.
Tigerway Is Application-Only
Our Summer 2025 cohort is now open — but space is limited.
Program Director Calvin has spoken with two types of parents over the past 3-6 months. The first type of parent group is the one that understands that a test-optional landscape isn’t actually optional for admissions at the most selective schools. The second type of parent group comes onto the calls asking if the SAT is still important.
With all due respect, if you’re wondering whether the SAT is still important, we think this parent group is very behind in terms of understanding how admissions works at the most selective schools.
Every single one of our Top 30 U.S college admits this year submitted their SAT score as part of their profile.
The Next 60 Days = Opportunity Window
Colleges are more competitive than ever. Your child needs every advantage they can get. Higher standardized testing scores and stronger grades are the BEST ways to show improvement on the college profile.
Do not let this period of time go to waste.
If you’d like to apply for a strategy call with Program Director Calvin, we’re reviewing applications now.
Before reaching out to Calvin or our Program Officers Sreya and Jasmine, please have your starting score ready and a very specific idea of what type of score range you want to achieve.
We don’t advertise heavily. Most of our students find us through word-of-mouth — and that’s intentional. For the right families, it’s a game-changer.
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)
WeChat ID: CalvinGCheung
Sreya Ravi, Program Officer (774-432-7381, text to book a call)
Jasmine Ngo, Program Officer (781-510-0738, text to book a call)
Website (Many educational Blog Posts): www.tigerwayprep.com
We now have Private Coaches who can help with the following subjects:
SAT 1:1 Private Coaching
ACT 1:1 Private Coaching
Academic High School Courses Private Coaching: High School Algebra 2/Pre-Calculus/Calculus. High School Sciences Biology, Chemistry (Sciences are Limited availability, make sure to inquire early)
1:1 Private Coaching for Long-Term College Application Strategy (how to shape application story/extracurricular selection/common application and supplemental essay mentorship)