SAT and ACT Preparation
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One of the most important preparation tools for success in taking college admissions tests is PRACTICE. Monte Vista offers several opportunities to take full length tests, receive scores, learn test-taking strategies, yet not worry about scores being officially reported. Students may learn that they prefer the ACT over the SAT, or the opposite. Either scores are accepted at virtually every college. Familiarity with the test-taking procedure can go a long way in relieving test-day jitters when students take the tests 'for real'.
Academic Boosters uses local companies to offer both preparation classes and practice tests for the SAT and ACT.
Space may be limited. Registration forms for most series are available only online at http://mvhsacademicboosters.revtrak.net
FALL 2010
Students sit for a full-length ACT/SAT Combo, SAT or ACT practice test on a Saturday morning, then receive their scores and discuss strategy at a follow-up session the next week. Each Practice Test with Strategy Session is offered at $25.
COLLEGE APPLICATION ESSAY WRITING WORKSHOP Matthew Todd of Gnosis Academic
Monday, September 13, 2010, 7:00 - 9:00 pm in the Career Center
This class is geared for seniors applying to college. Brainstorm ideas, get tips on what colleges want to hear about you and have your essay reviewed by a professional. Limited to 25 students. Register only at http://mvhsacademicboosters.revtrak.net (Full)
ACT/SAT COMBO PRACTICE TEST - Kaplan
Saturday September 25, 2010, 9:00am 1:30pm in the Commons.
Trying to decide if the SAT or ACT is the best test for you? Then take the ACT/SAT Combo Practice Test where in one sitting, students take representative sections from both tests to see how they perform. The strategy session the following week will give individual feedback on performance between the two tests. Strategy Session Thursday, September 30, 7:00 8:00pm in the Commons. Register by Sept. 20, 2010 only at http://mvhsacademicboosters.revtrak.net
AN INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE TESTING- Ames
Begins Wednesday, September 29, 2010:
In this 4 session introductory seminar students will learn the basic differences between SAT and ACT. Tips for general test taking and specific strategies for these tests. Includes practice on actual SAT and ACT sections. In the final session students will get help analyzing their PSAT results and review the differences between SAT and ACT. Register directly with Ames.
Click here to print September 2010 An introduction to College Testing sign-up form.
SAT Boot Camp *NEW* Catalyst Prep
Saturday, October 2 and Sunday, October 3, 2010 from 9:00am-1:00pm Its the weekend before the SAT, are you ready? Come learn everything you need to know to outsmart the SAT. With the SAT Bootcamp, you'll arm yourself with a strategy for every type of question guaranteed to be on the exam, learn how to avoid the most common traps, and discover how to write a perfect-score essay -- no matter what question is asked! Cost is $165. Sign up at http://www.catalystprep.com/ or call 800.235.0056 with any questions. This event is a fundraiser for the MVHS Academic Boosters!
SAT Practice Test Ivy West
Saturday, October 30, 2010, 9:00am 1:00pm in the Commons. Strategy Session Wednesday, November 3, 2010 7:00 - 8:00 pm in the Commons. Students sit through a full length SAT practice test on Saturday morning then receive their scores and discuss strategy at the follow up session.
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Our programs for the second semester will help prepare students for the ACT, SAT and SAT II Subject Tests in Math (II-C) and US History. Each Practice Test with Strategy Session is offered at $25. Program details and registration information below.
SAT/ACT COMBO PRACTICE TEST Princeton Review
Saturday January 8, 2011, 9:00am 1:15pm in the Commons. Trying to decide if the SAT or ACT is the best test for you? Then take the SAT/ACT Combo Practice Test where in one sitting, students take representative sections from both tests to see how they perform. The strategy session the following week will give individual feedback on performance between the two tests. Strategy Session Wednesday, January 12, 7:00pm 8:00pm in the Commons. Register at http://mvhsacademicboosters.revtrak.net
SAT PRACTICE TEST Revolution Prep
Saturday, February 26, 2011. 9:00am 1:00pm in the Commons.
Students sit for a full-length SAT Practice test on Saturday morning, then receive their scores and discuss strategy at a follow-up session. Strategy Session is Wednesday, March 2, 2011 7:00 9:00pm in the Commons.
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SAT/ACT ESSAY WRITING WORKSHOP Lafayette Academy
Monday February 28, 2011. 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm in the Career Center.
Students will learn what is important in the essay writing portion of the SAT and ACT and how the essays are scored. http://mvhsacademicboosters.revtrak.net
ACT PRACTICE TEST Princeton Review
Saturday March 5, 2011, 9:00am 1:15pm in the Commons.
Trying to decide if the ACT is the test for you? Then take the Princeton Review ACT Practice Test to see how you perform. The strategy session the following week will give individual feedback on your performance. Strategy Session Wednesday, March 9, 7:00 9:00pm in the Commons. http://mvhsacademicboosters.revtrak.net
ACT BOOTCAMP *NEW* Catalyst Prep
Saturday, March 26 and Sunday March 27, 2011, 9:00am-1:00pm
Its the week before the ACT, are you ready? Exam cram time. Get all your questions answered and last minute strategies so your score can improve.
SAT II SUBJECT PRACTICE TESTS FOR MATH II-C and US HISTORY Bay Area Tutoring Center
Saturday April 23, 2011. Math SAT II-C 9:00am 10:15am, US History 10:30am - 11:45am.
These practice tests are for students planning on taking the Math II-C and/or US History subject tests. Students should be taking or having completed Trigonometry for the Math II-C. Take one or both of these SAT II Practice Tests on Saturday and receive your scores and strategy tips at the follow-up session on Wednesday, April 27, 7:00 9:00pm in the commons. http://mvhsacademicboosters.revtrak.net
COLLEGE APPLICATION ESSAY WRITING WORKSHOP Matthew Todd of Gnosis Academic
Monday May 23, 2011. 7:00pm - 9:00pm in the Career Center.
Juniors want to get a head start on writing your college application essays this summer. This workshop is for you. Matthew Todd from Gnosis Academic will be conducting this seminar. Brainstorm ideas, get tips on what colleges want to hear about you, etc. http://mvhsacademicboosters.revtrak.net
For questions contact Lisa DeLorme at ldelorme@sbcglobal.net