Standardized Test Prep
We pride ourselves on our ability to work with families to demystify the standardized testing process. Keeping with our philosophy of addressing the individual learner, we take a personalized approach with each student. Unlike many other tutoring services who simply direct their students to the SAT, we carefully evaluate each student to determine if the SAT or ACT will best represent his or her strengths, and whether SAT subject tests are needed in specific subject areas. We then develop a personalized study plan to maximize scores for each student based on our extensive experience and proven methods.
Our typical SAT student sees a score improvement of 100 points per section, 300 points overall.
ACT students generally experience a composite increase of 6 points.
Our test prep tutors have extensive experience with standardized test preparation. Tutors are available to cover all parts of the tests, including math and science, English, critical reading and writing as well as specific subject areas.
MLAT's 4 - S Approach
Skills For Standardized Test Success
Student sessions address the four crucial areas
Strategies - Master techniques for answering multiple choice questions, including estimating skills and guessing strategies to tackle confusing questions.
Shortcuts - Identify questions that can be answered without actually solving the problem. This can save valuable time to be used elsewhere on the test. Effectively and efficiently use calculators to save time. Learn when to skim and/or skip reading passages.
Specifics (Subject Knowledge) - Students will review relevant math, grammar, vocabulary and reading concepts, as needed based on individual background.
Secrets - Learn the test inside and out. Discover and identify each question category, where the test writers expect errors and how to avoid them.
Summer Workshops
Solving the Test Prep Puzzle
This week long course will provide an overview of standardized test options, including the ACT, the SAT I and the Subject tests. It will address specific test content, format and strategies to assist each individual student in determining the best standardized test plan for him or her. By identifying each student's unique strengths and weaknesses, this workshop will provide participants with a starting point from which to launch their preparation.
Participants will address the questions:
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Which test will best represent my strengths, the ACT or the SAT?
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When should I start preparing for the test?
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How long will I need to prepare?
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Should I take SAT Subject tests?