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Sat, Jan 13th (10:00 - 11:30 am)
Conducted by On Track Learning
Curious about what the new digital SAT tests will look like and whether there will be any changes in how you should approach them? Sign up for this online workshop, where you will learn test-taking strategies in Reading, Writing, and Math that apply to the new digital SAT. 
Register directly with vendor by Wed, Jan 10   https://forms.gle/kCWnPTCgGi5cfNLU7

Sat, Jan 20th (9:30am - 12:30pm)
Conducted by On Track Learning
Take a deep dive into the different types of questions students will encounter on the new digital SAT.  Students will learn test taking strategies for how to approach both verbal and math questions they may see on the actual test.
Register directly with vendor by Tues, Jan 16 - $125 https://forms.gle/kCWnPTCgGi5cfNLU7
 
Digital SAT Webinar
 
Sat, Jan 27th (9:00 am - 11:30 am) Held in the Workday Student Center Library.  Check-in begins at 8:30 am.
Conducted by The Princeton Review
Starting this year, the SAT is going digital.  This practice test will help students acclimate to the new digital testing format, as well as prepare them for the logistics of taking the digital test in a school setting.
Register on Future Fund by Friday, Jan 19th - $50

Sat, Feb 24th & Sun, Feb 25th (9:00 am – 1:00 pm) Held in the Workday Student Center Library.  Check-in begins at 8:30 am.
Conducted by Tried and True Tutoring
This bootcamp is an 8-hour high-energy crash course designed to quickly familiarize students with key strategies for success on the new digital SAT. 
Register directly with vendor - $249 


Tues, April 23 (6:00-7:30 pm) Held in the Workday Student Center Library. Check-in begins at 5:45 pm. 
Conducted by Christina Fruguglietti of Stacy Kadesh College Consulting
Dive into what makes for a successful college application essay.  This workshop is designed to help students start the process of writing their college application essays, so they do not need to prepare anything prior to this workshop.
Register on Future Fund by Friday, April 19th - $50
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

SAT/ACT Test Prep and Essay Classes

The college admissions process can be overwhelming. Fortunately, there are ways to help your child prepare for the task ahead of them. Our Career & College Counselor at Monte Vista dedicates countless hours sharing knowledge about the college application and testing process. This quick timeline was created to help parents understand when your student could complete the following steps.
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Monte Vista Academic Boosters coordinates with local test prep companies and college essay experts to provide Monte Vista students on-campus opportunities that are affordable and accessible. 
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Should I take the ACT or SAT?

Should I take the ACT or SAT?

​When students are ready to take the official ACT or SAT test, they must ​register directly with the administering entities.

​When students are ready to take the official ACT or SAT test, they must ​register directly with the administering entities.

​For ACT tests,  www.act.org
We use a variety of vendors to host our practice tests and classes. Here is the list of current vendors and their websites if you are interested in working with a company to help you better prepare for the ACT, SAT or the college application essays.

Princeton Review                   On Track Learning                    Tried & True Tutoring
www.PrincetonReview.com      www.ontracklearning.net             www.triedandtruetutoring.com

The Messy Essay                   The Playbook
www.themessyessay.com        ​https://learntheplaybook.com/

At the February 10, 2020 Academic Boosters meeting, Cathy Haberl spoke about the various tests students may take as they prepare for applying to college. Below is the handout she shared and the video of her discussion.