Fall 2010

Dear Parents and Students,

Welcome to A+ Skills SAT™ & ACT® Prep™ where we are dedicated to student success on the SAT™ and ACT® exams! With the onset of the current recession it is even more important that students succeed so we have temporarily lowered our fees to make the courses more affordable! New fees will be $ 425.00, a reduction from $ 675.00 for the complete SAT™ course and $ 250.00 for the half courses, a reduction from the previous $ 375.00. Fees for the ACT® are $ 469 for the complete course and $ 250 for the 10 hour verbal half course and $ 285 for the 12 hour Math/Science half course. As a result of feedback, the ACT courses which include the Math/Science have been lengthened by 2 hours. The fees include an up-front Diagnostic Test, our study book and other materials. We have also lowered our hourly rate for One-to-One private tutoring to $ 50 per hour and introduced a discounted 10 hour package for $ 375.00.

Working under the tutelage of our highly trained staff and in a small group setting the objective of A+ Skills SAT™ & ACT® Prep™ is to increase each student’s emotional confidence and SAT™ and/or their ACT® scores significantly.  That said, it must be understood that achieving this goal takes student dedication to the SAT™/ACT® test preparation process including attendance at all scheduled sessions and completion in a timely manner of all homework assignments.  Also, we suggest that students practice, practice and more practice so that they become easily comfortable with the instructions and formats, etc.

Included in the course will be a sophisticated and individualized SAT™ or ACT® diagnostic evaluation for each student based on real SAT™ and ACT® practice tests. Each student will complete the evaluation at their convenience but following our test-taking guidelines prior to the beginning of the formal course.  The evaluation answer sheets and test booklets should then be brought to the first class so that it can be graded to determine their strengths and weaknesses thereby allowing each student to focus on their weaker areas during the class and in their homework practice. Also included will be general and specific problem strategies to maximize each student’s results on the SAT™ and ACT® exams.  Students will also learn and practice alternative strategies and methods to solve certain types of questions and will practice self-pacing for the lengthy exams.

Upcoming Fall/Winter 2010 Student Opportunities

Each student is different – hence we are offering our SAT™ and ACT® program three ways:

Either as a complete 5 week small group course that covers the Mathematics, Science (ACT®), Reading and Writing Sections;

Or in two half small group courses – each covering only the Math and/or Science (ACT®) Sections or the English, Reading and Writing Sections – for students who only feel they need assistance in a portion of the SAT™ or ACT® exam;

Or as One-to-One Tutoring where the tutor can totally personalize the experience including the tutoring times.

Course Content - SAT™

The content of the complete course will include basic verbal and mathematics skills, test-taking and SAT™ specific strategies, and practice tests for all three sections of the SAT™: Mathematics, Critical Reading, and Writing.

Sample Course Outline –SAT™ VERBAL

Session 1   Diagnostic Test – Essay, Reading, Writing
Session 2   Prefixes, Vocabulary, Sentence Completions
Session 3   Critical Reading Passages
Session 4   Grammar, Essay             
Session 5   Final SAT Practice Test in Verbal

Sample Course Outline –SAT™ MATH

Session 1   Diagnostic Test – Math
Session 2   Math Review
Session 3   Multiple Choice Math
Session 4   Student Response Math
Session 5   Final SAT Practice Test in Math

CLASSES MEET ON MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS AS FOLLOWS:*

* Students can pick up the diagnostic test or arrange for mailing in time to complete it following our guidelines. Answer sheets and test booklets should be brought to the first class for grading.

Note: Students may choose to take a half course either in the English or Math sessions.
All One-to-One sessions are at the student and Tutor’s mutual convenience.  Should the student want to take the diagnostic test, there will be a $ 50.00 fee.

Course Content – ACT®

The ACT® exam is a set of four multiple choice tests covering English, Reading, Math, Science and an optional Writing section.

Sample Course Outline – English/Reading Comprehension

Session 1 Diagnostic Test – Written English/Rhetorical Skills
Session 2 Reading Passages, Vocabulary
Session 3 Usage/Mechanics, Grammar
Session 4 Reading Passages, Essay (Optional)
Session 5 Practice Real Test – English/Reading

Sample Course Outline – Mathematics/Science

Session 1 Diagnostic Test - Math/Science
Session 2 Math Review
Session 3 Science Review
Session 4 Math Review/Science Review
Session 5 Practice Real Math & Science Tests

CLASSES MEET ON TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS AS FOLLOWS:*

* Students can pick up the diagnostic test or arrange for mailing in time to complete it following our guidelines. Answer sheets and test booklets should be brought to the first class for grading.

Note: Students may also choose to take a half course either in the English or Math sessions.           

Tuition

With the onset of the recession, fees have been temporarily reduced and are as follows (including all materials and Diagnostic Test except a calculator):

• Complete 20 hour SAT™ course is $ 425 and 22 hour ACT® Prep™ courses -- $ 469.00;
• SAT™ Half-courses of 10 hours for either the Verbal or Math Sections -- $ 250.00
• ACT®  Half-courses of 10 hours for Verbal are $ 250 and 12 hours for Math/Science is $285
• Diagnostic Test for One to One students --$50.00

Payment is by check or credit card (Discover, MasterCard or Visa).  To achieve a proper count, A+ Skills SAT™ and ACT® Prep™ require full tuition upon course registration and a seat is not guaranteed until the tuition has been paid.  There is a $100.00 cancellation fee and all cancellations must be made at least 14 days prior to the start of each session. No money will be refunded for cancellations made less than 14 days from the start of each SAT™ and ACT® Prep course.  Please note:  There will be no free make-up sessions; however make-up sessions can be arranged on a One-to-One basis at $ 50.00 per hour subject to the Tutor’s and student’s schedule. 

Additional Information

For more information about our SAT™ and ACT® preparation services you are invited to visit our website www.aplusskills.com or please contact Debbie Mandell directly at 254-9807 or by email at deb@aplusskills.com.

Registration Information

To register for A+ Skills SAT™ or ACT® Prep™, please complete and send to A+ Skills the REGISTRATION FORM including the STUDENT AGREEMENT, TERMS & CONDITIONS and Fee as well as any past PSAT™, SAT™ or ACT® scores  (if available). 

We look forward to assisting Naples families with their PSAT™ or SAT™ and ACT® test preparation.

Sincerely,

Debbie Mandell

SAT is a registered trademark of the College Board and ACT is a registered trademark of ACT, Inc. Neither organization was involved in the production of, and do not endorse this product.

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