SAT- PSAT PREP

SAT and PSAT Schedule for School year 2008-2009:

SAT: 2008 - October 4, November 1, December 6;
        2009 - January 24, March 14, May 2, June 6
PSAT: Either Wednesday, October 15 or Saturday, Oct. 28, 2008, depending up the school

(Register for the SAT via www.collegeboard.com or see your school counselor for registration booklet)

SEMI-PRIVATE TUTORIALS ( 2-8 students in each class)

Classes are very small: the range is 2-8 (maximum) students. Students receive 12 hours of instruction. These classes are intensive and thorough. Students are assigned homework which is checked. Student progress is monitored carefully. Content: special attention is given to the critical reading, writing skills and mathematics portions of the new SAT and PSAT. The course includes a thorough review of math concepts, definitions, and skills. An individualized strategy is developed for each student. Effective critical reading techniques are taught. Semi-private classes also emphasize vocabulary development, grammar skills, essay writing, and confidence building. Please call Dr. Gagnon for fees and other details (410)442-1600.

Dr. Gagnon is the instructor. Class size is 2-8. (Must commit to the 6-class program. Make-up classes may be possible---if arranged well in advance.) Classes meet in Dr. Gagnon's Woodbine office on Daisy Road.

Semi-private tutorials are scheduled throughout the year. Please check this site for added sections to help students prepare in advance for each administration of the SAT or PSAT: January, March/April, May, June, October, November, and December.

Schedule for Semi-Private Tutorials:

SUMMER 2008 SCHEDULE:

SECTION A: Wednesday, July 9, Thursday, July 10, Friday, July 11 plus
Wednesday, July 16, Thursday, July 17 and Friday, July 18 (11 am-1 pm)

SECTION B: Wednesday, July 9, Thursday, July 10, Friday, July 11 plus
Wednesday, July 16, Thursday, July 17, and Friday, July 18 (3-5 pm)

SECTION C: Wednesday, August 6, Thursday, August 7, Friday August 8 plus
Wednesday, August 13, Thursday, August 14 and Friday, August 15 (11 am-1 pm)

SECTION D: Wednesday, August 6, Thursday, August 7, Friday, August 8 plus
Wednesday, August 13, Thursday, August 14, and Friday, August 15 (3-5 pm)

NEW SCHOOL YEAR-2008

SECTION E: Tuesdays, August 26, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 (3-5 pm)*
(*Note: students who will miss a class because of a holiday may make it up later that week if this is arranged well in advance with Dr. Gagnon)

SECTION F: Wednesdays: August 27, Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24 and Oct. 1 (3-5 pm)

SECTION G: Thursdays: August 28, Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25 and Oct. 2 (3-5 pm)

IMPORTANT!
When registering for a Semi-private Tutorial, please indicate the Section Letter for your first, second, and third choices.

To Register for SEMI-PRIVATE ONLY, AFTER speaking with Dr. Gagnon at (410) 442-1600. (For School-based courses, please complete that registration form in the REGISTRATION section. Please do not use this Semi-private registration form for School-based Courses.) Please mail this completed form to: Dr. Gagnon, 2660 Daisy Rd., Woodbine, MD 21797 Also enclose a long, self-addressed, stamped envelope (addressed to the parent). Please indicate your first, second, and third choices for semi-private class section. Every attempt will be made to accommodate your first choice, however, if that class is full or if it has insufficient enrollment, Dr. Gagnon will call you to possibly re-schedule.

IMPORTANT!
Please discuss the semi-private option with Dr. Gagnon before completing this form and mailing the deposit. You may reach her at: (410) 442-1600.

Download form here: word document | pdf document

PRIVATE TUTORING:

A limited number of private tutoring sessions is available during the school year. These are usually scheduled during school hours. Please call Dr. Gagnon to schedule. Dr. Gagnon and her staff conduct private tutoring sessions.

SCHEDULE FOR SCHOOL-BASED GROUP COURSES:

• Saturdays: August 23 & 30 (noon-4:30 pm)-Chapelgate Academy: Marriottsville
• Mondays: Sept. 8, 15, 22 & 29 (7-9:15 pm): Long Reach HS
• Mondays: Sept. 8, 15, 22 & Oct. 1 (7-9:15 pm): Howard HS
• Tuesdays: Sept. 9, 16, 23 & 30 (7-9:15 pm): Seton Keough HS
• Wednesdays: Sept. 10, 17, 24 & Oct. 1 (7-9:15 pm): Centennial HS
• Wednesdays: Sept. 10, 17, 24 & Oct. 1 (7-9:15 pm): Chesapeake HS (AA county)
• Thursdays: Sept. 11, 18, 25 & Oct. 2 (7-9:15 pm) Marriotts Ridge HS
• Thursdays: Sept. 11, 18, 25 & Oct. 2 (7-9:15 pm) Mt. Hebron HS
• Saturdays: Sept. 13 & 27 (noon-4:30 pm): South Carroll HS (Carroll Co.)
• Saturdays: Sept. 20 & 27 (noon-4:30 pm): Century HS (Carroll Co.)
• Saturdays: Sept. 20 & 27 (noon-4:30 pm): St. John's Catholic Prep-Frederick
• Sundays: Sept. 14 & 21 (noon-4:30 pm): Sept. 14 at Brunswick HS
  and Sept. 21 at Walkersville HS- attend both dates, both locations
• Sundays: Sept. 21 & 28 (1-5:30 pm): Boys' Latin School-Baltimore
• Sundays: Sept. 21 & 28 (noon-4:30 pm): Calvert Hall- Baltimore

To Be Scheduled: Oakland Mills HS and Good Counsel

Fee: $185- Please print out and complete registration form in the registration section of this web site.

Please remember to enclose a long, self-addressed, stamped envelope. Dr. Gagnon will confirm 7 days before the course begins.

Mail it with a check for $185 (payable to Dr. Martha Gagnon) to: 2660 Daisy Rd. Woodbine, MD 21797.

Class size varies. Tuition & materials: $185. A portion of the tuition benefits each school. Courses are open to students from any school & are taught by Dr. Gagnon & /or her staff. Results have been excellent! Please see the Registration section of this web site for the registration procedure.

$185 fee includes tuition, a workbook, access to an on-line tutorial, strategy hand-outs, and a $25 non-refundable registration fee. Cancellation policy: All requests for a refund must be made in writing and received before the first day of the class. All refunds are subject to the $25 non-refundable registration fee.

IMPORTANT!
When registering for school-based group courses, please indicate the location of your first and second choices. In the event that your first- choice class is full or it has insufficient enrollment, Dr. Gagnon will contact you to see if you can possibly re-schedule.

To Register for Group Courses, please send a check or money order for $185 payable to Dr. Martha Gagnon to 2660 Daisy Road, Woodbine, Maryland 21797. Please enclose a long, self-addressed, stamped envelope.

Please check back for upcoming schedules:
June 1 - for the upcoming summer and fall schedule of classes.
December 1 - for the upcoming spring schedule of classes.

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“Dr. Martha Gagnon was a member of The College Board staff for 18 years, updating students, parents, educators on preparing for the PSAT and SAT. Year after year she received top ratings for her knowledge and teaching style. She had an excellent perspective combining theory and practice.” -John A. Diamond, Jr., former Director of Higher Education, The College Board, Dean, Alvernia College, Pennsylvania.