With SAT scores exceeding 1510, 42.9% of Dewey students who took this international standardized test ranked among the top 2% of test-takers worldwide. Many achieved perfect scores in Math or surpassed 750 in Reading & Writing. These outstanding results are a clear testament to students’ sustained effort as well as the quality of The Dewey Schools’ academic programs and long-term strategic orientation.
Ms. Vũ Phương Nhi, Executive Director of the English Program and a member of the Dewey Scientific and Pedagogical Council, shared that Dewey’s SAT preparation pathway is structured around two core components aligned with the two sections of the SAT. Mathematical competence, skills, and thinking are developed continuously through the English-taught Math curriculum. Dewey’s SAT Math program focuses on the four key content areas of the digital SAT: Algebra; Problem Solving & Data Analysis; Advanced Math; and Geometry & Trigonometry. Each area is systematically organized, with key terminology and essential skills clarified through a diverse sequence of lessons and a bank of practice tests closely aligned with the actual exam. This approach enables students to become familiar with question types and test structure while developing effective test-taking strategies.
Alongside Math, Reading & Writing skills are integrated into the Humanities course—one of Dewey’s distinctive strengths. This is one of seven subjects transferred from partner school Mount Vernon School (ranked among the Top 10 most innovative schools in the U.S.) and is designed in accordance with Common Core standards, making it highly compatible with SAT preparation. Humanities offers interdisciplinary connections across History, Geography, Science, and social issues, helping students build a strong knowledge foundation, broaden their perspectives, master academic reading passages, and develop advanced writing skills.
Beyond the curriculum, the close guidance of Dewey’s teaching staff plays a pivotal role. According to Ms. Mỹ Linh, SAT Math Teacher at The Dewey Schools Ocean Park, Dewey’s SAT pathways are flexibly designed to match each student’s individual ability and goals—from Bridging courses for beginners to advanced and intensive practice programs. In the classroom, Dewey teachers emphasize experiential learning, encouraging students to experiment, reflect, and apply concepts through multiple approaches. For example, in topics such as Probability and Statistics, instead of following rigid problem-solving templates, students are encouraged to present in groups and apply mathematical concepts to real-world contexts, deepening their conceptual understanding.
Notably, Dewey students also have opportunities to take official PSAT practice tests developed by the College Board. Based on detailed scoring and evaluation reports, students can clearly identify their strengths and areas for improvement, enabling them to systematically and effectively strengthen their academic skills throughout the SAT preparation process.
Together, these elements reflect The Dewey Schools’ strong commitment to academic excellence. Achieving outstanding SAT scores not only gives students a significant advantage in university applications and scholarship opportunities but also opens doors to leading universities worldwide—laying a solid foundation for their future academic and personal development.
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The SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) is a standardized exam developed and administered by the College Board, a leading non-profit educational organization in the United States. SAT scores assess not only academic proficiency but also students’ logical reasoning abilities, serving as a key tool for international universities in evaluating applicants’ potential.
