Strategic Reading & Writing

Building Stronger Readers and Writers for College Success

Would you like your student to become a happier, more capable reader and writer for college and beyond? RTC’s Strategic Reading & Writing program is designed to strengthen critical reading, thinking, and writing skills that lead to better grades and higher SAT/ACT scores. Students develop holistic skills that save them time and frustration in test prep without facing the intimidation factor of the test itself.

When a student starting at a SAT 930/ACT 17 can grow their score to SAT 1210/ACT 25 without looking at the test, they can cruise with confidence into test prep success!

Who Benefits from This Program?

• Students who struggle with fundamental reading skills (finding details, understanding vocabulary, determining the main idea).

• Strong readers who need help with higher-order reading skills (interpretation, inference, conclusions).

• Students who find specific types of texts challenging (e.g., struggling with scientific articles or historical texts).

• Test-takers who struggle with foundational texts from the 17th-19th centuries (commonly found on the SAT).

• Students who function capably in reading but struggle to produce logical, coherent, and effective writing.

Program Structure

Our 10-16-week Strategic Reading & Writing program pairs reading comprehension and writing practice, with math skills as needed, to create a well-rounded academic foundation. Students often say this program doesn’t even feel like work—just learning that makes sense!