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Team Test Preparation
ADVANCED STUDY
SAT Reasoning Test Preparation Course

  As a part of the Cardinal Newman High School Summer School, Team Test Preparation offers an extended test preparation course for students needing extra instruction and coaching to maximize scores on the SAT Reasoning Test.  The SAT Reasoning Test is three hours and 45-minutes long and has three major sections:  critical reading, writing and math.  Previously, the old SAT Test was three hours long and had two major sections:  verbal and math.
 

The course is individualized (as much as possible) to meet the needs of each student.  Our goal is to set up an individual plan for each student to maximize their SAT Reasoning Test score.  Thus, the following is included in the course:

  • A diagnosis of each student's strengths and weaknesses on the SAT Reasoning Test.
  • Practice in answering SAT test questions in all three major sections.
  • Creating a study plan for each student between the course date and the next test date. (October)
  • Homework each day - 2 hours in length, taking actual SAT practice tests.

The course will involve instruction in (as needed by students):

  • Review of grammar skills needed for reading and writing sections.
  • Review of all math skills and the advanced algebra skills included on the test.
  • Techniques/hints to improve scores on all three sections of the test:  critical reading, writing and math.

COURSE OFFERING:

When:  Monday through Friday, June 14-18, 2010 from 6pm to 9pm each evening.
Note:  This choice of times was selected to accommodate students taking other summer school courses during the day, as well as those students who have day jobs.  We apologize to those students who are unable to take the course due to evening activities.
Where:  Cardinal Newman High School (click on the DATES/LOCATION link for directions)
Cost: $440, which includes a book and materials~discounts for multiple registrations
Register:  Click on the SIGN-UP FORM link, download form, fill-out and mail with a check.
Homework:  Eight hours minimum during the week the course is taught
Additionally:  There will be three 2-hour sessions, one in July, one in August and one in September to review student progress. Dates and times of these sessions will be determined based on students' schedules.

NOTE: The past five summers in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 have been great experiences for Team Test Preparation and the 45 students we have taught.  Students realized substantial gains in their SAT test scores, several increased their scores in the 200-300 point range. Austin Head (quote on the home page) was one of our students in 2008. Another one our Advanced Study students got an 800 score on the Writing Section.