Dr. Martha Gagnon

SAT- PSAT PREP

SAT and PSAT Schedule for School year 2010-2011:

SAT: October. 9, November. 6, December 4
PSAT: October 2010: either Wed. Oct. 13 or Sat. Oct. 16, depending upon the school

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

3 OPTIONS:

Dr. Gagnon offers 3 OPTIONS to help students prepare for the SAT and PSAT:
1) School-based courses (class sizes typically range from 25-40)
2) Semi-private Tutorials (class size limit is 8)
3) Private tutoring (1:1)

Schedules for School-based courses and Semi-private Tutorials are listed below. Please continue to scroll down for the Semi-private Tutorial Option.

Please check back for updates/ additional courses and future schedules:
June 1 for summer courses,
August 1 for fall courses
December 15 for spring courses

SCHEDULE FOR SCHOOL-BASED GROUP COURSES:

*If the course is full, there is an indication to that effect right next to the name of the school.  If there is no such indication,  the course is still open for registration.

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2010 Fall Schedule

August 7 & 14----- noon-4:30 pm---  Woodmont Academy  (Howard County)

September  18 & Oct. 2,  noon-4:30 pm---Chapelgate Academy (Howard County)

Sept. 25 & Oct. 2----noon-4:30 pm-----St. John's Catholic Prep (Frederick)

Sept. 25 & Oct. 2----noon-4:30 pm----Century HS (Carroll Co.)

Sept. 25 & Oct. 2----noon-4:30 pmn-----South Carroll HS (Carroll County)

Sept. 26 & Oct. 3----noon-4:30 pm-----Calvert Hall (Towson-Baltimore County)

Sept. 26 & Oct. 3----noon-4:30 pm-----Brunswick HS (on Sept. 26) (Frederick)

                                                      Middletown HS (on Oct. 3)  (Frederick)  

         Note:    This is a split location:  attend both locations, both dates.

Sept. 27, 29, Oct. 4 & 6  (7-9:15 pm)-----Centennial HS  (Howard County)

Sept. 27, 29, Oct. 4 & 6  (7-9:15 pm)-----Reservoir HS (Howard Co.)

Sept. 27, 29, Oct. 4 & 6  (7-9:15 pm)-----Howard HS  (Howard Co.)

Sept. 27, 29, Oct. 4 & 6  (7-9:15 pm)-----Long Reach HS  (Howard Co.) 

Sept. 28, 30, Oct. 5 & 7  (7-9:15 pm)-----Mt.Hebron HS (Howard Co.)

Sept. 28, 30, Oct. 5 & 7  (7-9:15 pm)----Oakland Mills HS (Howard Co.)

Sept. 28, 30, Oct. 5 & 7  (7-9:15 pm)----Chesapeake HS (Anne Arundel Co.)

Sept. 27, 29, Oct. 4 & 6  (time is 7-9:15 pm)----Reservoir (Howard County) 

Sept. 26 and Oct. 3 (noon-4:30 pm.)----Good Counsel HS (Olney)

*Tentative Dates--please check this website weekly for confirmation of these dates and locations.

 

Also To Be Scheduled:  and Arundel HS (Anne Arundel Co.)

 

FEES: $225 The fee includes tuition, a workbook, exclusive access to an on-line tutorial, strategy hand-outs, and a $25 non-refundable registration fee. Part of the fee benefits the school or the PTSA.

REGISTRATION: To register on-line for School-based courses (ONLY) , using VISA or Mastercard, click here. To register through the mail by check, click here.

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.

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:

Semi-private tutorials: Location: Woodbine Office
Registrants for these classes listed below must contact Dr. Gagnon BEFORE registering.

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SUMMER 2010:

Section "J-10 A"-- (11am-1pm): July 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14
Section "J-10 P"-- (3-5PM): July 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14
Section "A-10 A"-- (11am-1pm): August 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11
Section "A-10 P"-- (3-5pm): August 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11

 

Fall 2010 

 Section S -MW-10:  Sept. 20, 22,  27, 29, Oct. 4 & 6  (3-5 pm)

Section S -TTh-10:   Sept. 21, 23, 28, 30, Oct. 5 & 7  (3-5 pm)

Section O -10:         Oct. 18, 21, 25, 28, Nov. 1 & 4  (4-6 pm)

Section N -10:         Nov, 10, 15, 17, 22, 29 & Dec. 1  (4-6 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. Please call Dr. Gagnon to schedule. Dr. Gagnon and her staff conduct private tutoring sessions.

“Dr. Gagnon has provided an invaluable service to Glenelg’s students and parents for many years. Our community has come to rely on her to deliver the latest information and trends in SAT’s . Although they can’t all raise their scores by 400 points (as did one young man 2 years ago), the students who participate in her classes are all well served by her competence!” -Ms. Ruth Drucker, Guidance, Glenelg High School, Glenelg, MD