SAT preparation
* Learn to get "inside the head of the test"
-- We analyze and outsmart actual test materials from actual SATs
Scott has culled the very best materials from dozens of SAT prep sources.
He combines these with special materials he has created himself and tailors to meet your unique learning styles.
Scott draws on over 27 years of teaching experience to guide you to MUCH HIGHER SCORES.
Scott can also help you with college choices, applications, essays, references, and other important aspects of h.s. and college planning.
Scott's students have gone on to success at 9 UC campuses, and The Best universities, and wonderful, small, liberal-arts colleges across the nation and throughout the world that challenge and instruct students in the best ways.
What is the best school for you? Start preparing for admission today!
Study in a fun and challenging atmosophere: small group or individually.
FRESHMEN:
> Think logically, creatively, critically ... across the curriculum.
> Improve organizaton
> Increase vocabulary
> Write solid, exciting essays
> Learn efficiently with best study practices in every subject area.
> Comprehend and retain more of what you read
(The Thursday 7pm-9pm course is filling up fast. Call TODAY to reserve your space)
TOP GPA and (near) PERFECT SAT:
* Get the very most out of all your h.s. and college classes.
* Develop individual & group learning/study skills,
* Prepare for success on many important, difficult tests in addition to the SAT
* Make your education truly YOURS -- Love learning and challenge yourself in creative and
enriching ways as you prepare for academic and career and personal successes.
SOPHOMORES and JUNIORS:
~ Small groups and individual lessons available will help you on the PSAT, SAT, AP exams,
schoolwork, and with the overall college application process.
~ Start now, so you have the most opportunities to make the best impressions on college
admissions staff....and so you control your own life and destiny.
SENIORS:
Improve your SAT score before colleges see your application.
I will customize lessons to fit your precise needs.
Call or e-mail ASAP to set up a personalized program.
ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS:
Work individually, with one to four friends, or put together a small study group.
I will make your SAT prep much less stressful and even a little fun.
2010 lesson rates:
private tutoring lessons:....................... 125/hr 250 per 2-hour session
academic applications counseling ..... 175/hr 350 per 2-hour session
Students with similar enough goals to profit from group sessions can form a group to meet their needs:
semi-private lessons:..................... 100/hr (200 per 2-hour session)
trio lessons:................................. 85/hr (170 per 2-hour session)
Quad group ................................ 75/hr (150 per 2-hour session)
5 student group ........................... 65/hr (130 per 2-hour session)
6 student group ........................... 60/hr (120 per 2-hour session)
7 student group ........................... 55/hr (110 per 2-hour session)
8 student group ........................... 50/hr (100 per 2-hour session)
9-12 student group ……………… 45/hr ( 90 per 2-hour session)
13+ student group ………………... 40/hr ( 80 per 2-hour session)
Discounts:
In addition to the discounts that accrue as group size increases,
Private students can benefit from:
Pre-payment for a block of 20 hours (10 2-hour lessons) ………… receive 2 hours FREE – an 11th 2-hour session is included when students pay $2500 before/at the first session – by check or in green cash. This results in a 10% discount.
Pre-payment for a 2nd block of 20 hours merits THREE FREE HOURS (15% discount)
Pre-payment for a 3rd block of 20 hours merits FOUR FREE HOURS (20% discount)
Payment in full, in advance, in GREEN cash for group or 6 or more sessions of private lessons ………….. 5% discount
All students, Private & Group:
Sibling discount of 10% for second, third… family member simultaneously taking lessons. (Family members need not be in the same class. The discount applies to all students after the first in a family, so long as multiple family members are concurrently enrolled in either private or group lessons. )
Group students:
20% discount on private lesson time purchased during the time a group meets.
HS Juniors/Seniors:
SAT/ACT FULL test services:
............................... $3900
EVERYthing (except expert financial advice) needed for applications to best-fit colleges throughout the US ( Private and/or Public colleges and universities: UC, CSU, "Gap Year" programs ...Ivy League, small lib. arts, arts schools, pre-med, arch., etc. )
............................. $3900
Bundle of both SAT or ACT prep & Full College Applications Counseling:
.......................... $7400
Policies:
Group lessons can not be cancelled or postponed since these times are set for everyone in a group in advance, however, I always include ONE FREE HOUR of PRIVATE instruction ($125 value) in Group rates. Students can use this hour to make up for a missed group session – or in any other way they think best. Group students can also take advantage of reduced rates for as many additional private hours as they like during the entire length of time a group course lasts (one month – one semester, or even longer for some groups). Finally, group fees are much lower than private ones, per hour, so the amount of money lost due to a missed lesson is much less. Students should include thoughts of potential conflicts with group lesson times in the cost-benefit calculus that helps them determine whether private or group lessons fit best.
If Private lesson clients do ever need to change/cancel a session, please give at least 48 hours notice – MORE advance notice, whenever possible. Since I reserve time for individual clients, I often have to turn down requests for tutoring or ask students to come at less than optimal times because ideal session times are booked. With 48+ hours notice, I have time to book an alternate client in the place of someone who needs a change. With less than 48-hours’ notice, unless a client refers a replacement session-user, I have to charge full session fees as reserved time can not be filled on short notice. I never ‘double bill,’ however; so, if, as often happens during particularly busy times of the year, I am able to schedule a new client on short notice, it is very much my pleasure to waive fees for those clients who find themselves unable to make an appt. within the 48 hours non-cancellation period.
