SAT prep · One-on-one · Online
Online SAT tutor for the digital SAT.
Vidansa Education is a private online SAT tutor for families who want one teacher, one plan and steady progress toward a target score. Your student works one-on-one with Rijul, our founder, on both sections of the test: Reading and Writing, and Math.
Taught by Rijul, a UC Berkeley Regents’ Scholar
Dual degree in Data Science and Business Administration
Teaches middle school math through AP Calculus, SAT and ACT
Who it’s for
For students with a test date and a score to reach.
For high school students facing a first attempt or a retake, and parents who want one tutor who knows their student’s work. The digital SAT most often costs points in four places:
Pacing two modules
Each section has two timed modules, and the second adapts to how the first went. The right pace leaves time to check Module 1 without running short in Module 2.
One short passage, one question
Reading and Writing passages run 25 to 150 words, each with a single question. Every question turns on a precise reading, a word in context or a grammar rule.
Math that reaches into Algebra 2
Algebra and Advanced Math make up most of the Math section. Students who are solid on linear equations still lose points on quadratics, exponential functions and the word problems that fill about 30 percent of it.
Practice tests that stop teaching
A practice test shows where points went, not why. Progress comes from sorting each missed question by cause (content, misreading or time) and fixing that cause.
The digital SAT
What the test looks like now.
- Where
- On a laptop or tablet, in Bluebook, College Board’s testing app.
- Sections
- Reading and Writing: 54 questions in two 32-minute modules. Math: 44 questions in two 35-minute modules.
- Adaptive
- In each section, the second module is harder or easier depending on how the first one went.
- Calculator
- Allowed throughout Math: the Desmos calculator built into Bluebook, or an approved handheld one.
- Timing
- Two hours and 14 minutes, plus a 10-minute break between sections.
- Scoring
- 400 to 1600. Wrong answers cost nothing, so no question should be left blank.
Test dates change from year to year, so the plan is built backward from whichever date you choose. Weighing the ACT instead? Colleges accept either, and our ACT page compares the two side by side.
What we cover
Both sections, skill by skill.
Reading and Writing
- Information and Ideas: central ideas, inferences, and evidence from texts, tables and graphs
- Craft and Structure: words in context, text structure and purpose, and paired passages
- Expression of Ideas: transitions, and rhetorical synthesis questions built from a writer’s notes
- Standard English Conventions: sentence boundaries, punctuation, and verb and pronoun forms
Math
- Algebra: linear equations, inequalities, linear functions and systems
- Advanced Math: quadratic, exponential and polynomial functions, and equivalent expressions
- Problem-Solving and Data Analysis: ratios, rates, percentages, statistics and probability
- Geometry and Trigonometry: area and volume, lines, angles and triangles, right-triangle trigonometry, and circles
Plus the test itself: module pacing, when to use Desmos, guessing well, and an error log built from your student’s own practice tests. If the math itself needs work, see Algebra 1, Algebra 2 and Geometry tutoring.
How it works
From first call to test day.
Sessions are scheduled on weekdays after school, until 8 p.m. Eastern Time, and on weekends.
- 01
A free consultation
A call with you, and your student if they’d like, about the target score, the test date and how prep fits around school.
- 02
A diagnostic test
A full-length, timed practice test in Bluebook, reviewed question by question to find where points are being lost and why.
- 03
A written plan
The skills to build, in order, with practice tests scheduled toward your test date.
- 04
One-on-one sessions
Live online sessions: the concept first, at the board, then questions chosen from your student’s own error log.
- 05
Updates for parents
Regular written updates on what was covered, how practice scores are moving and what comes next.
Your tutor
Taught by Rijul, Vidansa’s founder.
Every SAT student at Vidansa works directly with Rijul. He holds a dual degree in Data Science and Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley, where he was named a Regents’ Scholar.
He spent his Berkeley summers in analytical roles at Houlihan Lokey and Summit Partners, and worked at a leading North American educational consulting firm, where he saw what separates students who make real progress from those who only put in the hours.
Testimonials
What families say.
“My two kids, now 7th and 5th grades, have been working with Rijul for 2.5 years, and both started well behind grade level. Both my kids wrapped up the previous school year top of their classes. My son was invited to compete in a global math competition as a representative of the school for this current school term. Math has become their favorite subject, they look forward to new concepts and challenges, and tackle them with true confidence.
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“Rijul not only teaches them math, but also instills a genuine curiosity and joy for learning. My kids love their tutoring sessions, and actively ask for extra time with Rijul if they have an exam to prep for.
“Rijul truly cares about his students. We started working together in CA, then relocated to Hong Kong. Despite the time difference, Rijul has made sure my kids do not skip a beat in math. My son also often praises that Rijul teaches in ways he can actually understand.
“We are so deeply grateful for all the work Rijul has done.”
TS · Parent of 5th and 7th graders, Hong Kong “Rijul has been an incredible math and science tutor for my daughter. Beyond helping her strengthen her understanding of the subjects, he has helped her become more diligent, confident, and accountable as a student. What really sets Rijul apart is how invested he is in her success — he checks in regularly, follows up on her progress, and genuinely cares about her outcomes. We have seen a meaningful difference in both her confidence and her approach to school since working with him.”
CG · Parent of a 10th grader, Palo Alto, CA
Questions
SAT tutoring questions.
How much does SAT tutoring cost?
SAT tutoring is $150 per hour, one-on-one. The first consultation call is free and comes with no commitment.
Do you cover Reading and Writing as well as Math?
Yes. Students work on both sections, with time weighted toward whichever section has more points to gain after the diagnostic.
How do online sessions work?
Sessions are live and one-on-one over Zoom, with a shared whiteboard for working through problems. Practice tests are taken in Bluebook, the same app used on test day.
When are sessions scheduled?
Weekdays after school, until 8 p.m. Eastern Time, and weekends. Families in other time zones are welcome: a 7 p.m. Eastern session is 4 p.m. Pacific.
How do we get started?
Send the form below. Rijul replies within 2 hours during the day (Eastern Time) to set up a free consultation call. If it’s a good fit, the diagnostic test comes next.
Free consultation
Book a free SAT consultation.
Tell us about your student, the test date you have in mind and the score they’re aiming for.
Prefer email?
rijul@vidansaeducation.com