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In addition to her books, “Goof-Proof College Admissions Essays” and “SAT Writing Essentials,” as well as the workshops “SAT Bootcamp” and “Write Your Way Into College,” Lauren provides one-on-one assistance with the SAT prep and the college application essay. Over the past eight years, she has helped dozens of students achieve their goals. They are now attending or have graduated from such prestigious schools as Cornell, Wesleyan, and McGill University. How can tutoring affect my SAT performance? As much as the College Board likes to assert that the SAT is not a “teachable” test, their own website provides the statistics that show that almost every student who retakes the test improves his or her score. Why? It’s not because they got smarter between test dates, but rather because they are familiar with the test itself. The more comfortable students become with question formats, directions, strategies, and even the timing element, the higher they score. Add to that familiarity additional work on those types of questions on which the student is weakest, and you get a proven formula for better results. Why do I need a great college application essay? The college admissions market is more competitive than ever, and the essay is gaining in importance as a decision factor, while reliance on other criteria (such as class rank and test scores) is declining. As fewer colleges grant interviews, the essay is often the one chance a student has to make an important personal connection with the admissions department. In addition, while grades and test scores are essentially determined by the beginning of the senior year, the essay remains an important admissions variable that the student still has complete control over. Why work with Lauren? Lauren has worked in college admissions testing and admissions services for almost a decade. She developed unique approaches to both SAT prep and to the writing of the application essay after years of research and interviews with admissions staff and college counselors from dozens of schools. She knows what the schools are looking for, and how best to help you delisver. Whether you need help improving your SAT Critical Reading or Writing performance or with writing an admissions essay that gets noticed, Lauren can assist you in achieving your goals. What if I can’t get to Vermont to meet with Lauren? Many application services are available via email and telephone, and SAT Bootcamp will be offered online in the near future. Check back frequently for more information. |
College Admissions NewsSAT Dates for 2008-2009:
What students and parents are saying: “I just wanted to tell you that I took the March SATs, and my score was even higher that I hoped it would be. The course was absolutely invaluable. The fact that it focuses on the test itself, and the technique required to do it well, as opposed to repetitive practice problems made all the difference in the world.”
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