SAT® Prep Course in Rome
In Rome, students aiming at the most selective universities increasingly turn to the SAT — because a single score reaches far beyond any one institution. In the city itself, LUISS offers direct admission with the SAT and John Cabot University accepts it; the same result also opens Bocconi and the Politecnico di Milano, and universities across the United States, the UK and Europe. For a Roman student weighing their options at home and abroad, that reach is the point: one exam, many doors. EPIC Prep has prepared students for the SAT since 2010, and we work with students in Rome through focused, personalized preparation — starting from a diagnostic of where you are, then shaping the plan, the pace and the target around it, with expert native-speaking tutors and our own practice platform, Boost Your Prep.
SAT preparation courses in Rome
Since 2010, EPIC Prep has helped thousands of students across more than 8 countries reach their target SAT score. In Rome, we work with students applying to LUISS and John Cabot, to Bocconi and the Politecnico di Milano, and to universities across the United States, the UK and Europe — each with a different deadline, starting level and goal. That is why we do not offer a single fixed course: after an initial assessment, our advisors match you to the format that fits your situation — one-to-one, small group, or blended — and to a schedule that reaches your goal without rushing it. All of our preparation for students in Rome is delivered online, with the same expert native-speaking tutors and the same platform, Boost Your Prep, that our students use across Europe.
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.
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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 Rome: why take it
For students in Rome, the SAT is rarely about a single university — it is about keeping every option open with one score. LUISS Guido Carli, in Rome itself, accepts the SAT for direct admission, with a recommended score of around 1250, so the exam is a real entry route to one of the city's most sought-after universities, not just a credential for going abroad. The same score is also accepted by John Cabot University in Rome, by Bocconi and the Politecnico di Milano, and by universities across the United States, the UK and the rest of Europe.
Because the SAT is no longer just "the American exam". For a family in Rome deciding between staying in Italy and studying abroad, that is exactly the appeal: one exam, submitted once, that works for a Roman private university, a US college and a British one alike. Few tests open so many doors at the same time — which is why more students in Rome now build their applications around it.
Why prepare for the SAT in Rome with a specialist academy?
A student in Rome taking 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 specific preparation behind them. And whichever system a Roman student comes from — the Italian liceo (classico, scientifico or linguistico) or an international programme such as the IB, British A-Levels or an American high-school diploma — that education builds real academic depth but is not designed for the logic, the pacing and the strategy this exam demands. The liceo rewards thorough, structured written answers; the SAT rewards fast, precise pattern recognition under time pressure. That shift in approach, not academic ability, is what decides the score — and it is the first thing a specialist preparation targets.
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 specialist team that since 2010 has taken thousands of students to their target score: that difference shows up directly in the result.
EPIC Prep works with students in Rome online, with a preparation built around the SAT alone. Every preparation begins by understanding the student: starting level, target score and exam date. From there we design a tailored program 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 Rome
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.
Is the SAT accepted at universities in Rome?
Yes. The most notable is LUISS Guido Carli, in Rome itself, which accepts the SAT for direct admission to its undergraduate programmes. John Cabot University, the American university in Rome’s Trastevere district, also accepts it. Beyond the city, the same test is accepted by Bocconi and the Politecnico di Milano in Milan, and by universities across the United States, the UK and the rest of Europe — which is what makes a single SAT result so useful for a Roman student keeping several options open.
What SAT score do I need for LUISS?
LUISS has become increasingly prestigious in recent years, with a growing reputation both in Italy and internationally, so a competitive application is generally recommended to be around 1250 or above. Students have also told us that very high scores — some mention above 1450 — can open doors to scholarship consideration. Because thresholds and scholarship criteria change each admissions cycle, always confirm the current requirements directly with LUISS.
Why do students take the SAT instead of the LUISS admission test?
LUISS offers EU applicants two routes into its undergraduate programmes: sitting the Luiss Test — the university’s own admission exam — or gaining direct admission with a certification such as the SAT. Many students choose the SAT for one simple reason: the Luiss Test is valid for LUISS only, while an SAT score works for LUISS and, at the same time, for John Cabot, Bocconi, universities in the United States, the UK and across Europe. One exam, prepared once, keeps every option open — rather than committing entirely to a single university.
Is it possible to take the SAT exam in Rome?
Yes. The SAT is administered in Rome at College Board–authorised test centres, with dates following the international College Board calendar — typically March, May, June, August, September, October, November and December. Test-centre availability in Rome changes from one session to the next, and places fill quickly, so it is best to register as soon as the window opens. You can find the current centres and dates in our SAT Rome guide.
Can I prepare for the SAT in Rome even though EPIC Prep doesn't have an office there?
Yes — we work with students in Rome online, and it makes no difference to the quality of the preparation. Our students in Rome get the same expert native-speaking tutors, the same exclusive materials and the same practice platform, Boost Your Prep, that we use across our other locations. Wherever you are in the city, your preparation is built entirely around your starting level, your target score and your exam date.
How long does SAT preparation take for a student in Rome?
For most students the recommended period is 10 to 15 weeks, with a plan built around each student’s weak points from the start. If you have a close application deadline, a focused programme of 4 to 5 weeks is possible; students who are already advanced often need only 3 to 4 weeks. A complete preparation involves a minimum of around 90 to 100 hours of combined work — sessions, independent practice and full-length timed tests.
Does studying in Italian affect the SAT Reading and Writing section?
It can. The Reading and Writing section tests academic English — the formal, evidence-based prose found in university-level texts — and students from Italian-medium schools often find the vocabulary register and the complexity of the reading passages more demanding than expected, even when their general English is strong. It is one of the areas targeted preparation focuses on first, through steady exposure to the specific passage types and question logic the SAT uses.
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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.
