Grey Eyed Owl Academy

Holistic, skills-based small group education for the ambitious leaders of tomorrow.

Secondary School as a Competitive Advantage:

The Benefits of Group Instruction

True achievement comes from mastering the content and analytical mindset which these exams reward. The tradition of supplementary education (sometimes called cram school, test prep or tuition centers) designed to help students pass rigorous standardized exams or excel within their regular schoolwork, is common among high performers globally. Group learning partnered with personalized instruction has a myriad of benefits.

Learning Density

Group settings create opportunities for students to increase the depth of their mastery by learning from their peers. Whether they gain from seeing alternative methods of tackling a problem or hearing answers they wouldn’t have considered, group learning can accelerate content mastery.

Productive Struggle

True mastery requires effort, concentration, and struggle. By learning in small groups, students are able to normalize struggle by seeing challenges their peers face, and by facing challenges as a cohort. This establishes the merits of hard-work among the seminar students.

High Engagement

The rigorous pace of the class keeps all students moving forward, offering a strong sense of structure as well as peer and personal accountability. Group settings also offer additional methods for students to learn, by engaging in different activities and learning tasks.

Grey Eyed Owl Academy: SAT Seminar Details

  • Maximum class size of 8

  • 48 hours of comprehensive classroom instruction for math and verbal; Meet virtually twice a week, 90 min each over 16 weeks

  • 4 of the world’s most qualified instructors offering abundant teaching and support

  • 1 hour of orientation

  • Two 30-minute post-course individualized sessions (one for math, one for verbal)

  • One 30-minute post-exam assessment to support college admissions

  • All physical books and online materials, including 4 full length practice SAT exams

SAT SEMINAR INCLUDED TEXTS & MATERIALS

  • The Ultimate Guide to SAT Grammar (Meltzer, 6th edition)

  • Digital SAT Total Prep (Kaplan)

  • 4 Full Length Practice exams

  • SAT Study Guide (College Board, 2nd Edition)

Meet Your Instructors

We are mentors, role models, and enthusiastic partners in the lifelong pursuit of learning. We look not just for superlative degrees from top universities and outstanding test scores in the 98th percentile, but for something rarer: curiosity, compassion, and cognitive empathy.

Fewer than 5% accepted

min. 120 hours of training

98th percentile scorers


Matt

Matt

Economics, Science, History
B.A. Dartmouth College

Ebonie

Art History, Humanities
B.A. Washington University St. Louis
Ph.D, M.A. Harvard University

Michael

Math, Physics, Coding, Computer Science
B.S.E. Univ. of Pennsylvania


Tiffany

English, Poetry, Research
B.A. Univ. of New South Wales
M.E. Univ. of Sydney

SAT Seminar Syllabus

Pre-requisites:

Completion of at least 9th grade (meaning this class is the best fit students entering or in for 10th grade or higher)

Objectives:

To develop mastery of quantitative mechanics, qualitative evaluation, and robust critical thinking that empowers students to meet their highest potential on the SAT and beyond.

Students will develop essential skills useful for their future careers by:

  • Building an advanced vocabulary & learning memorization techniques 

  • Writing original sentences and paragraphs in their unique voice 

  • Dealing with complex historical and contemporary texts 

  • Analyzing and interpreting challenging data sets

  • Developing a deeper understanding of equations

  • Modeling the world around them with numbers

  • Translating sentences into equations and diagrams

Seminar Expectations for Students:

An outstanding SAT score is merely the byproduct of deep understanding that will serve students well far beyond test day - from college to graduate school and into their professional lives. Achieving success for our students requires class attendance, participation, and at-home completion of homework assignments.

Schedule:

Sundays and Wednesdays from 7:00 - 8:30pm ET.

Meet the Curriculum Developers

At GEO, we view Test Prep as a genuine and meaningful benchmark for where students are with their quantitative and qualitative foundations. These math and verbal skills are essential for success in one's academic, professional, and personal career. While most companies just focus on how to take the test (ie: teaching strategies like process of elimination), our curriculum focuses on content mastery that will bolster student performance in their classes for years to come.

Built for Success Beyond the Test

Crafted by Experts

The Grey Eyed Owl SAT Class was built by educators with 30 years of experience, who have dedicated thousands of hours to teaching and refining the material on standardized tests. These instructors, who themselves scored in the top 1% on the SAT and its ‘big siblings,’ the GMAT and GRE, have seen where other programs fall short — and designed GEO’s course to rise above.


Cat

English, Math, Fiction Writing
B.A. Harvard College
M.A. Univ. of Cape Town
M.F.A. Columbia University


Reed

Math, Economics, Philosophy
B.A. Univ of Virginia
M.A. Univ. of Virginia

  • Thank you so much for your support. My daughter loves working with you. She looks forward to her SAT Prep sessions every week. You've taken her scores from 1240 to 1520, placing her in the 99th percentile. We can't thank you enough.

    — Parent of SAT Student - 1520 (99th percentile)

  • From SAT prep to supplements to my personal statement, I am incredibly grateful for all the help you provided. I truly couldn’t have done it without you and the entire GEO team. I’m so happy with how everything turned out and am truly appreciative of everyone who played a role in helping me get there.

    — SAT Student - 1490 - Admitted to Duke University

  • Thank you for all the hard work you invested in our son. We appreciate your flexibility. It was a long year, but you took his scores from 1300 to 1480, and inspired him in ways beyond the test. Thank you for making every step worthwhile.

    — Parent of SAT Student - 1480 (99th percentile)

Frequently Asked Questions

For additional support related to the Grey Eyed Owl Academy: SAT Seminar, its application, or to inquire about private seminars or tutoring please contact: classes@greyeyedowl.com.

  • The Grey Eyed Owl Academy offers small group classes and seminars. We also offer premier and personalized academic tutoring for scholars of all ages. Often cited as a ‘second school’, Grey Eyed Owl provides a lifetime of mentorship that propels the next generation to academic success, intellectual curiosity, and personal fulfillment.

  • Tuition is $5800.

    • 48 hours of comprehensive classroom instruction for math and verbal

    • Meet virtually twice a week for 90 min each session over 16 weeks 

    • 4 of the world’s most qualified instructors to offer abundant teaching and support across the seminar duration  

    • 1 hour of orientation

    • Two 30 minute post course individualized sessions, one for verbal, one for math that analyze your trajectory over 4 practice exams* 

    • A 30 minute post-exam assessments 

    • *Meltzer, The Ultimate Guide to SAT Grammar 6th edition 

    • *Kaplan, Digital SAT Total Prep 2026 

      • 4 Full Length Practice SAT exams

    • *College Board, SAT Study Guide 2nd Edition

  • Grey Eyed Owl Academy students tend to be the most ambitious young leaders of today. Applications allow us to ensure that students meet the pre-requisites for success.

  • Yes, we will offer additional scheduled seminars. Private seminars are available for groups of 4 or more. To set up a private seminar for your friend group, family, or school contact classes@greyeyedowl.com.

  • Yes. Grey Eyed Owl curriculum is developed utilizing international and domestic best-in-class methods, making it a wonderful fit for students learning in any model.

    Please note, the course is designed and offered entirely in English. Students taking this class must have the appropriate English language skills to attend.

  • Yes, for groups of four or more we can provide private courses. Contact classes@greyeyedowl.com for more information.

  • Thank you for applying to the Grey Eyed Owl Academy: SAT seminar. We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and will let students know of their acceptance within 1-2 weeks of submission.