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I wanted to share some information about an excellent tool available on certain test days this Spring.  It is an opportunity to order a copy of the actual test that your child takes.  This provides critical information about pacing and focus and what areas the student needs to work on.  If your child is preparing for the SAT and ACT this Spring, consider signing up for this service.  You can sign up when you register.

The SAT option is called the Question and Answer Service and is available for the May test.  This is not the same as the Student Answer Service which only gives you an overview but doesn't provide the test questions.  College Board charges $18 for the Question and Answer service, but it is worth it.

The ACT version of this service is called the Test Information Release and is available for the April and June tests.  The ACT charges $20.  It's worth it.  If you have any questions about these options or other questions about the tests, please contact me.  The office number is 817-451-6200

Also, I wanted to share some helpful resources I found recently.  The first is a timeline to help you stay ahead in the college admissions process.  Also, I've included some helpful SAT and ACT prep links kids can use to practice.  See below for these resources.



 
Spring Prep 

SAT Class Schedule
    • Premium* SAT Class ®   - prep for March 11th SAT.  Tues/Thurs  4:00 pm - 6:00 pm,  January 31st - March 9th.  
    • Premium* SAT Class ® - prep for May 6th SAT  Tues/Thurs  4:00 pm - 6:00 pm,  March 28th  - May 4th. 
    • Premium* SAT Class ®   - prep for June 3rd SAT  Tues/Thurs  4:00 pm - 7:00 pm,  May 9th - June 1st.   
In our classes, students learn strategies for each part of the test.  They also learn how to eliminate incorrect answers and recognize clues that can make tricky problems easier to figure out.  They also learn how to pace themselves and do their best.  They practice on released content and become more aware of what is tested.  Take a look at our schedule on our website.

Programs available to prep for Spring ACT tests as well.  Call for details.

SAT Test Dates:

March 11
May 6
June 3

Register for the SAT at  College Board website


ACT Test Dates:

February 11
April 8
June 10

Register for the ACT at the  ACT Website



Set up your own group

You also have the option to create your own small customized group if you know other students who are at approximately the same skill levels.  Contact us for more info.

Individual programs are sometimes the best option.

We offer several options if you want an individual program.  For more information, check out our website.

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Here's an example of how we teach SAT/ACT Math from our youtube channel:

SAT / ACT Prep Math Problem #1: Area of the Shaded Region
SAT / ACT Prep Math Problem #1: Area of the Shaded Region

Helpful Resources 
College Timeline:  This link includes info on when to prepare for the SAT and ACT as well as when to take college visits and much more:   Master Timeline

SAT Practice:  A smartphone app that I assign to all of my students is the SAT Daily Question app which they can find by searching "SAT daily question" in their app store.  Another free resource is online prep from Khanacademy which can provide customized practice based on their PSAT.  Here's the link:   khanacademy

ACT Practice:  There is also a question of the day feature for the ACT test available on their website.  Here is the link:   Question of the Day - scroll down the page.



Mak ing a List of Colleges


Need help making a list of colleges that you would like to apply to?  We have providing a checklist of factors to consider.  Follow the link:





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How to Find Scholarships

Looking for help paying for college?  Check out the following free scholarship search websites:



We welcome your feedback:  

Please tell us of your child's success.  We are always delighted when our students get into the college they want or are awarded merit scholarships.  So, please drop us a line or send us an email to let us know.  Or, if you have suggestions for how we can improve our programs, please let us know.

Sincerely, 

 
James Pipkin
Knowledge Guides
817-451-6200 
 

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