Classes

Classes & Workshops


Collaborative learning, leading results.

Classes & Workshops in NYC

& online

Unlock stronger results through collaborative learning—in-person in NYC or online worldwide.

Classes

For NYC students who learn best in a collaborative environment, CATES classes and workshops offer leading results in test preparation and admissions. Built upon the CATES Core, our proprietary curriculum, classes and workshops feature low student-teacher ratios and individualized performance analysis to power optimal testing and admissions outcomes.

Held in person in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and across New York City, as well as globally in our online classroom, CATES test prep classes are available for SAT, ACT, PSAT, and SHSAT. We also work in partnership with schools and institutions both across the US and worldwide to develop custom courses for a wide array of assessments.

SERVICES:
Areas

Test Preparation

Our holistic approach ensures total confidence on test day. We have a proven record of success with the SAT, ACT, SSAT, ISEE, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, and many more.

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Academic Support

Whether it’s extra help with classwork in a specific subject, preparation for an important test, or customized extension programs for homeschool students, our support powers your achievement.

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Application Support

We collaborate with admissions experts to demystify the process and guide you through school selection, campus tours, essay strategy, extracurriculars, interviews, and more.

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Education Advising

Planning is essential to maximizing your educational potential. From pre-K to PhD and beyond, we collaborate to identify ambitious goals and guide you through every step necessary to exceed them.

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Career Consulting

We support you through every step of building your career, from finding your niche and earning certifications to networking, job research, positioning and interviewing.

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Services

Private Tutoring

First, we ensure a great match with one of our expert tutors. Next, you’ll benefit from an engaging one-on-one tutoring experience, in person and/or online, that’s individually tuned to help you achieve maximum results.

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Classes & Workshops

For students who benefit from a collaborative educational environment, our classes and workshops employ mastery- and project-based learning to power optimal results as students engage with in-class instruction and online class communities.

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Institutional Programs

Discover the power of educational support tailor-made for your school, business, or organization. Our clients partner with CATES to design custom institutional programs according to our scalable instructional model, building upon the proprietary learning tools and expertise developed for our private tutoring and classes.

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Learning Differences

Differences inspire new pathways to success. We value our students’ individual learning styles, and our certified LD experts work with students to tailor custom-fit learning programs.

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Plans

All In

Our All In plan offers concierge-level service and unmatched results. With access to all CATES support channels included for a flat fee, plus unlimited free mock tests, this is the plan for passionate, committed students who are ready to live their story—starting today.

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À La Carte

The plan for those who like to keep things simple. With À La Carte, select from our services to develop a flexible educational program that provides just what you need to succeed. Access premium tutors, CATES learning resources and CATES HQ at no extra cost.

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Freemium

Take the first step on your journey towards success with one free mock test, a free consultation, online resources, and scholarship opportunities.

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TEST PREP CLASSES


CATES test prep classes in NYC help students to achieve and extend their potential in standardized tests. Using learning techniques and problem-solving methodologies developed for our private tutoring programs, students engage via in-class instruction and online class communities to improve their mastery of testing content, strategy, and skill.

Classes begin with a diagnostic test, which allows us to build individual student profiles and provides a baseline against which to measure progress. We group NYC students according to their strengths and weaknesses, and customize our classes based on their common needs. Our Core curriculum takes students through the content, strategy, and skills they need to ace their test, covering everything from basic grammar and arithmetic through trigonometry and rhetoric to tactics for thought organization and maintaining focus. In most NYC classes, further mock tests give students the opportunity to apply their new skills and allow the class leader to adapt to the students’ changing needs.

ESSAY WORKSHOP


Over three days, Essay Workshop students work with certified admissions counselors and writing experts to craft college essays and supplemental materials, as well as to hone interview skills. Students learn how to engage admissions officers with a coherent personal theme and clearly demonstrate what they have to offer a school or university community. Meanwhile, our team of editors helps students develop their understanding of style, mechanics, and voice.

Each day, students will work with CATES editors and college advisors as they write their personal statement. At the end of each day, students will turn their work in to CATES editors, who will carefully review and critique it. Before the next writing session, students receive individual feedback and coaching.

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Success-driven test prep classes for every level

COLLEGE TESTS

Taken by millions of college applicants each year, the SAT features notoriously tricky questions and a tough Math section—meaning students who wish to score to their potential need to commit to disciplined preparation. At CATES, SAT test prep begins with diagnosing obstacles and prescribing new study techniques that will turbocharge progress through the SAT prep program. Next, CATES’s expert SAT tutors ensure that students know the test content, help them find the right SAT-specific strategies, and guide their development of test-taking skill to unlock peak performance.

Now the most popular college admissions test, the ACT is a great fit for many students (particularly those more inclined to the humanities), but its intense timing requires committed preparation. At CATES, ACT test prep begins with diagnosing obstacles and prescribing new study techniques that will turbocharge progress through the ACT prep program. Next, CATES’s expert ACT tutors ensure that students know the test content, help them find the right ACT-specific strategies, and guide their development of test-taking skill to unlock peak performance.

HIGH SCHOOL TESTS

More than simply a “preliminary SAT,” the PSAT provides students with an excellent opportunity to get a head start on SAT preparation and offers a chance to qualify for the prestigious National Merit Scholarship. At CATES, PSAT test prep begins with diagnosing obstacles and prescribing new study techniques that will turbocharge progress through the PSAT prep program. Next, CATES’s expert PSAT tutors ensure that students know the test content, help them find the right test-specific strategies, and guide their development of test-taking skill to unlock peak performance.

Required for admission to eight of the nine New York City Specialized High Schools, the SHSAT demands dedicated preparation from high-scoring students. At CATES, SHSAT test prep begins with diagnosing obstacles and prescribing new study techniques that will turbocharge progress through the ISEE prep program. Next, CATES’s expert SHSAT tutors ensure that students know the test content, help them find the right test-specific strategies, and guide their development of test-taking skill to unlock peak performance.

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