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Hello, hope everyone is doing well. The November class is posted. The classes will be available both online and in-person.
Please keep in mind that you may mix and match the dates to meet your schedule. For example, you may attend the first week of the one class and finish the second week of the next class. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Call or text at 956.533.3774 or email at dm02en12@yahoo.com.
College Consultants
Check out UT Outreach's college workshops; Steve and his team offer invaluable workshops throughout the year that help students navigate the college application process. His contact information is 956.618.7337 steve.chapa@austin.utexas.edu.
College Strategies by Patty Garza. Patty is the premier college coach in the valley.
https://www.collegestrategiesbypattygarza.com/
These consultants have helped many students reach their dream schools.
What happens in SAT prep class?
In the class, we work on skills to help students use what
they have learned in the classroom to maximize their scores. For the
Reading portion of the class, we develop strategies to identify the key
words embedded in reading passages that lead to the correct answers. Specific strategies designed for each type of reading passage and question are developed to help improve scores. We also work on developing vocabulary and learn how to recall seemingly difficult words by identifying roots and prefixes.
In the Math section, we review the most commonly
tested items, SAT math terminology, and the most prevalent
tricks of the SAT test writers. We specifically address all four area of the Redesigned math test: Heart of Algebra, Problem Solving/Data Analysis, Passport to Advanced Math, and Additional Math Topics. We work on strategies to simplify seemingly hard abstract math questions that keep some students from reaching their potential.
We identify the specific question types in the Writing
section and learn to find the most common corrections that appear on
the test. We also review the most common grammar, usage, and mechanics tested on the SAT.
After we develop strategies for each section, we take
practice tests from the Official SAT Study Guide: 8 Real SATs with only real SAT practice. (Picture of book below) This gives the students the opportunity to implement the strategies and develop the pacing and confidence to improve their scores.
ACT Connections We discuss the structural and scoring differences of the ACT and SAT, and develop ways to apply the strategies to the ACT. We do some ACT practice, but the focus of the class is SAT. Many of my past students felt that the SAT prep helped improve their ACT scores because the SAT seemed a little more difficult to them. In fact, the structure of the Redesigned SAT is very similar to the ACT.
Private (individual or 2/3 students) tutoring is available; please contact me for details. 956.533.3774
Redesigned SAT We thoroughly address the changes on the redesigned SAT that debuted on March 5th 2016. Many of the strategies will stay the same because both tests, former and redesigned, measure math and verbal fluency. Rest assured, we will prepare for the structural changes and additional question types. I have attached a current SAT vs. SAT redesigned comparison chart below the SAT schedule.
I have been an English teacher at McAllen Memorial High School
for thirty-three years and a SAT coach for twenty-seven years. I have instructed
prep courses for Kaplan SAT/ACT testing services, University Outreach and
currently present SAT workshops for the UTHSC Medical Education
program and for Texas A&M's PSAFE college transition program.
Please let me know if you have any questions. You can reach me at dm02en12@yahoo.com or 956.533.3774. Map to the Community of Christ church (location of the class) is below the schedule. Normally, we meet at this location, but if we do meet online, I will post the virtual meeting link on the Google classroom.
The class location is usually at The Community of Christ church marked in the map below. (134 W Fern, McAllen, TX: Google maps this address.)
An image of the book needed for the course, The Official SAT study guide: 8 Real SATs is below. The book is available at Barnes and Noble, Amazon, and Target. You may also choose to download test from the SAT Practice Test website.
An image of the book needed for the course, The Official SAT study guide: 8 Real SATs is below. The book is available at Barnes and Noble, Amazon, and Target. You may also choose to download test from the SAT Practice Test website.
College Application and Scholarship Assistance
Steve Chapa, the UT Outreach director, is providing college application guidance for McAllen ISD and surrounding districts. Through his office, admission professionals from the UT system will be providing insider insights that could make the difference on your college application. Please contact Steve Chapa at the email or phone number listed in the flyer. Steve sponsors informative workshops throughout the year. Contact information: 956.618.7337 and steve.chapa@austin.utexas.edu.
