SAT® Prep Course in Milan
In Milan, more and more students preparing for Bocconi are choosing the SAT over the Bocconi admission test — and the reason is strategic. Bocconi accepts both, but its own test opens one door: Bocconi. A strong SAT score opens Bocconi and thousands of universities across the United States, the UK and Europe, all from a single exam. That flexibility is why ambitious students in Milan increasingly build their application around the SAT. Since 2010, EPIC Prep has prepared students for exactly this, and from our Milan office at Via Vincenzo Monti 8 we work with students aiming at Bocconi, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore and the Politecnico di Milano — as well as the most prestigious universities abroad. We start by understanding your target score and your timeline, then build the preparation around them, with expert native-speaking tutors and our own SAT practice platform, Boost Your Prep.
SAT preparation courses in Milan
Since 2010, EPIC Prep has helped thousands of students across more than 8 countries reach their target SAT score. In Milan, much of our work is with students weighing the SAT against the Bocconi test, or aiming beyond Bocconi at universities in the United States, the UK and across Europe — each with a different deadline, starting level and target. That’s why we don’t sell a fixed course: after an initial assessment, our advisors match you to the format that fits your situation, whether that’s one-to-one, small group or blended, and to a timeline that reaches your goal without rushing it.
Since 2010, EPIC Prep has helped thousands of students across more than 8 countries reach their target SAT score. In Milan, much of our work is with students weighing the SAT against the Bocconi test, or aiming beyond Bocconi at universities in the United States, the UK and across Europe — each with a different deadline, starting level and target. That’s why we don’t sell a fixed course: after an initial assessment, our advisors match you to the format that fits your situation, whether that’s one-to-one, small group or blended, and to a timeline that reaches your goal without rushing it.
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Individual SAT Course
- Duration from 5 weeks (flexible).
- Expert teachers: Native instructors with extensive experience and results in the top 1%.
- Smart practice: 3,000+ SAT exercises with instant feedback.
- Updated materials: Exclusive content, renewed every trimester according to the SAT evolution.
- Exclusive tests: Realistic SAT tests with score analysis.
- Personalized plan: Tailored to your progress to optimize SAT performance.
- Immediate start available.
- SAT Desmos Calculator Training.
- Full SAT registration advice.
SAT Mini Group Course
- Duration from 8 weeks (flexible).
- Expert teachers: Native instructors with extensive experience and results in the top 1%.
- Smart practice: 3,000+ SAT exercises with instant feedback.
- Updated materials: Exclusive content, renewed every trimester according to the SAT evolution.
- Exclusive tests: Realistic SAT tests with score analysis.
- Homogeneous groups: Small groups with aligned levels and objectives.
- Start according to programmed schedule.
- SAT Desmos Calculator Training.
- Full SAT registration advice.
SAT Individual Blended Course
- Courses from 4 weeks (adaptable).
- Expert teachers: Native instructors with extensive experience and results in the top 1%.
- Smart practice: 3,000+ SAT exercises with instant feedback.
- Updated materials: Exclusive content, renewed every trimester according to the SAT evolution.
- Exclusive tests: Realistic SAT tests with score analysis.
- Additional videos: 10+ hours of exclusive videos from a top tutor worldwide.
- Immediate start available.
- SAT Desmos Calculator Training.
- Full SAT registration advice.
Testimonials
Students from Milan, each with a different starting point and goal. Their results and their families’ testimonials speak for themselves.
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Celine Parmentier (mother)
SAT 1380/1600
Marco Paolino (father)
SAT 1400/1600
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We have been helping our students access the most prestigious universities worlwide. Check out where our students have been accepted to
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The unique resources of EPIC Prep
A book, a software platform and a YouTube channel with more than 30,000 subscribers. These are projects that force us to know the SAT at a level far beyond what is needed to teach it — and that knowledge, developed outside our sessions, is what we bring into every lesson with our students.
SAT Desmos Hacks
The first Desmos book for the SAT with an integrated online practice platform
Published on April 30, 2026 by one of our co-founders, it combines theory and practice: every strategy explained in the book is applied immediately in interactive exercises on the online platform that comes with it.
BoostYourPrep
The first European SAT prep software developed by a test prep company
Built on an in-depth study of Bluebook — the SAT's official digital environment — it is constantly updated whenever we identify a new trend. Available 24/7.
YouTube EPIC Prep
More than 30,000 subscribers · Free strategies and content
Run by Jaclyn Caruana, it brings together exam strategies, walkthroughs of questions at every difficulty level and time-management tips. A way to see our approach up close.
Everything you need to know
Preparation designed down to every detail — to take every student to their goal.
The EPIC Prep Methodology
Since 2010, four pillars: specialized teachers, proprietary materials, a practice-driven method and continuous progress analysis.
Read more about our methodology →Expert teachers
Tutors who graduated with honors from universities in the US, UK, Canada and Ireland, with years of SAT experience.
From diagnosis to results
Every process starts with a data-driven diagnostic. A structured plan guides the student from the first session to exam day.
Personalized tutoring
One-on-one sessions and small groups. The program adapts to the student — not the other way around.
Continuous feedback
Constant updates for families. Tutors and software provide precise information after every session — no surprises.
A dedicated SAT team
A team fully focused on the SAT: research, materials, software and the YouTube channel. No distractions.
Ready for exam day
Simulations under real conditions with Bluebook and BoostYourPrep. Exam day should hold no surprises.
Global recognition
Five offices worldwide, students from more than 15 countries. A reputation built on results.
The SAT in Milan: why take it
In Milan, more and more students preparing for university choose the SAT for a strategic reason: it is accepted by Bocconi as an alternative to the Bocconi admission test, but unlike that test — which is valid for one university only — a single SAT score also opens the doors of universities in the United States, the UK and across Europe. One exam, many applications.
Because the SAT is no longer just "the American exam". In Milan itself, Bocconi, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore and the Politecnico di Milano all accept it as part of their admissions; and that same score lets you apply to top universities in the United States, the UK and the rest of Europe. For a family in Milan with a child who wants to study abroad — or on an English-taught international degree without leaving the city — few tests open as many doors with a single result.
Why prepare for the SAT in Milan with a specialised academy?
A student in Milan sitting the SAT isn't competing against their classmates: they're competing against applicants from all over the world, many of them native English speakers with years of targeted preparation behind them. The Italian school system — the liceo, whether classico, scientifico or linguistico, and the maturità — builds a strong academic foundation through depth, extended writing and oral reasoning, but it isn't designed for the fast, standardised, time-pressured logic the SAT rewards. The advantage is clear: the SAT score is one of the few parts of an application you can actively improve, with a defined plan and concrete deadlines.
That is the difference between preparing on your own — or with a generalist teacher, without high-level practice software and without the experience that only years devoted to this exam can give — and doing it with a specialised team that since 2010 has taken thousands of students to their target score: that difference shows up directly in the result.
EPIC Prep Milan is an academy specialised in the SAT. Every preparation starts by understanding the student: starting level, target score and exam date. From there we design a tailored programme with expert tutors, exclusive materials and the EPIC Prep Methodology.
Call us and find out why our students have been achieving their goals since 2010.
Frequently asked questions about the SAT course in Milan
Below you will find answers to the most common questions families and students have about the SAT exam. These FAQs cover essential topics such as registration, test dates, scoring, superscoring policies, international testing locations, Digital SAT format, and strategic preparation considerations. Whether you are applying to universities in the United States or exploring institutions in Europe and other international destinations, understanding how the SAT works is a key step in planning a successful admissions strategy.
Where is the SAT administered in Milan?
The SAT is administered in Milan at College Board–authorised test centres, usually located in the city’s international schools. Exam dates follow the international College Board calendar, with sessions typically available in March, May, June, August, September, October, November and December. Registration opens three to five months ahead, and centres in Milan fill up quickly during peak admission periods, so early registration is strongly recommended.
Should I take the SAT or the Bocconi admission test?
Bocconi accepts both and, if you submit more than one score, considers the highest — but the two are not equivalent in reach. The Bocconi test is valid for one university only; a strong SAT score is accepted by Bocconi and by thousands of universities in the United States, the UK and across Europe. For any student considering options beyond Bocconi, the SAT is usually the more strategic choice. A competitive Bocconi SAT score is around 1400–1450.
Which universities in Milan accept the SAT?
In Milan, Bocconi University, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore and the Politecnico di Milano all accept the SAT in their admissions. Indicative minimums are around 1400 for Bocconi, roughly 1120 (560 per section) for Cattolica and about 1240 for the Politecnico. The same score also opens universities in the United States, the UK and the rest of Europe. Always confirm current requirements on each university’s official page.
Does the Italian school system prepare students well for the SAT?
The liceo — classico, scientifico or linguistico — and the maturità build strong analytical depth through extended writing and oral reasoning, but the SAT rewards something different: fast, standardised reasoning under strict time limits. Even strong students, and those at bilingual or international schools, usually need to recalibrate their approach and pacing. That adjustment is one of the first things targeted preparation addresses.
How is the SAT weighted in Bocconi's admissions?
At Bocconi, admission is decided roughly 55% by your test score (SAT or Bocconi test) and 45% by your GPA from your third- and second-to-last years of school. That makes your SAT score the single largest factor in the decision — more heavily weighted than at most European universities — which is why a focused preparation has such a direct impact on your chances.
When should I take the SAT to apply to Bocconi?
Bocconi admits in three rounds — Early, Winter and Spring — and around 90–95% of places are allocated in the first two. Because you must already have a valid SAT score when you apply, most students plan their SAT date several months before the Early or Winter deadline. Applying early also means better access to scholarships, so the SAT timeline should be built backwards from the round you’re targeting.
Do international-school students in Milan still need SAT preparation?
Yes. Even students at Milan’s English-medium or bilingual international schools, and native English speakers, regularly underperform on early SAT practice tests. The exam’s reading passages demand a speed and analytical precision different from school coursework, and the whole test rewards pacing and question strategy that no curriculum teaches directly. Preparation is about the format and strategy, not general ability.
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EPIC PREP Methodology
At EPIC PREP we have been preparing all our students since 2010 using a methodology based on four principles:
EXPERT TEACHERS
Our teachers are native speakers with degrees and years of experience in exam preparation. All our courses are taught live by specialized teachers.
EXCLUSIVE CONTENTS
The materials used are the result of the research of our specialists for each of the exams we prepare periodically, we review and adapt them according to the direction of the test.
PRACTICAL APPROACH
Our courses focus on the resolution of examination exercises. The objectives pursued are to consolidate the knowledge assessed and to ensure efficient management of exam times.
DATA ANALYTICS
At EPIC we analyze and monitor the performance KPIs of the preparations. Data analysis allows us to personalize the learner experience and improve the performance of our courses.
