SAT- PSAT PREP

SAT and PSAT Schedule for 2010:

SAT: Jan. 23, Mar. 13, May 1 & June 5, 2010
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.

SPRING 2010 SCHOOL BASED

Feb 28 & Mar 7: (12-4:30pm)- Good Counsel
Feb 28 & Mar 7: (12:30-5pm)- St. Mary's
Mar 1, 3, 8, 10: (7-9:15pm)- Marriott's Ridge
Mar 2, 4, 9 and 11 (7-9:15pm)- Centennial HS
April 19, 21, 26, 28: (7-9:15pm)- Howard
April 19, 21, 26, 28: (7-9:15pm)- Long Reach
April 19, 21, 26, 28: (7-9:15pm)- Mt. Hebron
April 19, 21, 26, 28: (7-9:15pm)- Chesapeake
April 20, 22, 27, 29: (7-9:15pm)- Glenelg Country
April 20, 22, 27, 29: (7-9:15pm)- Reservoir
April 18 and 25 (12-4:30pm)- Split location: April 18 at Brunswick, April 25 at Middletown
May 25, 27, June 1, 3 (7-9:15pm)- Liberty HS

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.

SPRING 2010:
Section K: Jan. 4, 6, 11, 13, 18 & 20 (4-6 pm)
Section L: Feb. 23, 25, March 2, 4, 9 & 11 (4-6 pm)
Section M: March 22, 24, 31, April 14, 21 & 28 (3-5 pm)
Section N: March 23, 25, March 30, April 13, 20, & 27 (3-5 pm)
Section O: May 17, 19, 24, 26 , June 1 and June 2 (4-6 pm)

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

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.

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“I have known Martha Gagnon for more than 20 years and consider her professionally competent and conscientious. She displays energy, enthusiasm and good judgment. People making college and career decisions have turned to Martha for guidance and have found a counselor with patience, experience, and a sincere desire to help.” -Rev. Joseph A. Sellinger, S.J. President, Loyola College (1990)