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245. Preparing for the SAT Exam: Verbal
This course, taught by Summit Educational Group's expert Critical Reading and Writing instructors, will focus on the academic skills and test-taking strategies required to succeed on the SAT. Summit will provide students with a program of instruction customized to meet their individual needs and maximize their scoring potential. Each student receives an SAT course book, practice tests, and vocabulary flashcards, as well as free access to Summit's online SAT preparation supplement. The online program is available 24/7 and provides audible and text-based lesson reviews, as well as unlimited SAT practice problems and quizzes. Parents and students will receive access to Summit's online portal, which can be used to monitor student attendance and homework completion, obtain homework assignments, and review detailed practice test score reports.
246. Preparing for the SAT Exam: Mathematics
Taught by expert instructors, Summit Educational Groups SAT Math preparation balances fundamental academic skills in algebra and geometry with essential test-taking strategies, to offer a comprehensive and effective preparation program for all students. Each student receives an SAT course book, practice tests, and math flashcards, as well as free access to Summits online SAT preparation supplement. The online program is available 24/7 and provides audible and text-based lesson reviews, as well as unlimited SAT practice problems and quizzes. Parents and students will receive access to Summits online portal, which can be used to monitor student attendance and homework completion, obtain homework assignments, and review detailed practice test score reports.
248. Preparing for the SSAT Exam: Verbal
This course, taught by Summit Educational Groups expert SSAT Verbal instructors, will focus on test-taking strategies and academic skills in reading, synonyms, analogies, and essay writing. Summit will provide each student with a program of instruction customized to meet their individual needs and maximize their scoring potential. As part of the course, each student receives an SSAT course book and practice tests. Parents and students will receive access to Summits online portal, which can be used to monitor student attendance and homework completion, obtain homework assignments, and review detailed practice test score reports.
249. Preparing for the SSAT Exam: Mathematics
Staffed by an SSAT Math expert from Summit Educational Group, this course will focus on the test-taking and academic skills necessary to maximize scores on the SSAT. Because each student truly learns differently, Summit customizes instruction to meet the needs of individual students. As part of the course, each student receives an SSAT course book, practice tests, and vocabulary flashcards. Parents and students will receive access to Summits online portal, which can be used to monitor student attendance and homework completion, obtain homework assignments, and review detailed practice test score reports.
251. NEW WORKSHOP—College Counseling and the College Process
Learn about the college process and get help with your essays and applications. This workshop will cover the college process from finding the right schools, to writing the college essay. Specific topics to be covered include:
- How to research colleges and universities
- How to develop the best college list for each student
- The role of athletics and the arts in the college process
- Writing the college essay
- Completing the common application
- Writing supplemental essays
- How to prepare for an interview
- What to do on a college visit
- Financial aid and scholarships
Instructor: Catherine D. Ganung, College Counselor, The Taft School
B.S., Boston University; M.Ed., Boston University; M.B.A., Hawaii Pacific University
This workshop meets once a week and is open to all boarding and full-time day students enrolled in the Liberal Studies program, as well as all part-time day students enrolled in the SAT preparation program. Individual appointments will also be available.
A note to students already enrolled in the Taft Summer School's Liberal Studies or SAT preparation program: Please contact our office at 860-945-7967 or at summerschool@taftschool.org as soon as possible to reserve your space in this exciting new workshop! Space is limited.