SAT Essentials

A partnership between Franklin Yard
and Merion Mercy Academy

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Franklin Yard is thrilled to be returning in 2025 to provide SAT Essentials sessions to all Merion Mercy Academy juniors.

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SAT Essentials

Program Details

30-minute sessions
Virtual, group instruction
Running January 29th to April 24th

In our Essentials sessions, students will build familiarity with the digital SAT, learn test basics, and practice applying key strategies for success.

For more information about SAT Essentials, please see your college counselor.

FAQs

  • Students will join during one of the following weekly College Seminar periods:

    Wednesday, 11:42am - 12:16pm
    Thursday, 12:07pm - 12:40pm
    Thursday, 1:54pm - 2:27pm

    Students should speak to their counselors to determine which session period they will be attending.

  • The SAT Essentials instructor will teach live, on Zoom, and all course material will be digital.

    However, all juniors will report to their College Seminar classroom for class.

  • In order to maximize the value Essentials provides, each 35-minute session will focus on delivering new content or strategies rather than reviewing old ones. Accordingly, there will be no formal homework assigned during the course.

    That said, we highly encourage students to continue their prep work outside of our session times, and will direct students towards high-value resources to help them continue to practice and learn.

  • As the name suggests, this course is designed to familiarize students with the test content, strategy, and digital tools to provide a good foundation for growth on the SAT. It will set students up for success, but will not provide comprehensive instruction.

    To put it another way, we’ll show you how to dribble, juggle, and shoot and even give you some key plays, but you’ll need to go out to practice and refine your skills if you want to be a top player.

  • We’re happy to discuss the content of this programming with you and how to incorporate this programming into your larger prep and testing plan.

    Because this is a Merion Mercy offering, all questions about eligibility to join, scheduling, attendance requirements, and where on campus to log in should be directed to the wonderful Merion Mercy college counselors.