The following four-week courses will begin June 7th and continue through July 3rd. They are offered in small group format (6-8 students), and will meet three times per week for 1 ½ hours (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) at 1;30 and 3:00; or (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday) at 1:30 and 3:00. The total number of sessions is 12, and the total tutoring time is 18 hours. The cost per course is $480.

1. HSPT Math and Grammar Course: Designed to help students in grades 7-8 prepare for the Catholic High School Entrance Exam given in January. There will be 10 sessions providing tips and strategies, math practice, and grammar practice from realistic test resource books. Since 1998, students taking our course have achieved a 93% placement rate into the Catholic high school of their choice.

2. PSAT Math, Critical Reading, and Writing Skills Course: Designed for students in grades 10-11 who will be taking PSAT as a sophomore or junior at their respective high schools. There will be 10 sessions covering arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and other math topics needed for the PSAT. Also, equal time will be spent on the writing skills multiple choice questions that comprise one-third of the overall PSAT score, sentence completion questions, and short reading passage questions.

3. SAT Math, Critical Reading, and Writing Skills Course: Designed for students in grade 12 who will be taking the SAT as a senior this coming year. We cover topics similar to those for the PSAT, in addition to writing tips and practice for the essay now required on the new SAT. Since 1998, students taking our course have improved their score by as much as 100-400 points.

4. College Planning Workshop: Designed for students in grades 10-12 who are looking for a step-by-step guide to college admissions. Topics covered include admissions, financial aid, researching college options, essay writing, resume writing, interview skills, standardized testing timetable, and practice with SAT, ACT, and SAT II tests to see which is most appropriate to take.

5. Summer Tutoring: Available in Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II / Trigonometry, and College Algebra.

Ken is a veteran teacher, counselor, and consultant specializing full-time in helping students from 95 Valley elementary schools, high schools, and colleges with their counseling and standardized testing needs. He has 35 years of experience, including 15 years teaching and counseling at Brophy College Prep. Please contact us for further information.