Dr. Martha Gagnon

SAT- PSAT PREP

SAT and PSAT Schedule for School year 2011-2012:

SAT: October 1, November. 5, December 3, January 28, March 10, May 5, June 2

PSAT: October 12 or October 15, 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:

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Spring, 2012
 
Our Lady of Good Counsel:  Feb. 26 and March 4   (noon-4:30)
Centennial High School:  Feb. 28, March 1, 6 & 8    (7-9:15 pm)
Howard HS:  Feb. 28, March 1, 6 & 8  (7-9:15 pm) 
Owings Mills HS:  Feb. 28, March 1, 6 & 8    (7-9:15 pm)
Middletown HS:  April 15 and Brunswick HS:  April 22 (noon-4:30)
    *attend both locations/ both dates
Seton Keough HS:  April 21 & 28  (noon-4:30)
St. Mary's HS: April 22 and 29 (12:30- 5)
Long Reach HS: April 23, 25, 30 & May 2  (7-9:15 pm)
Chesapeake HS: April 23, 25, 30 & May 2 (7-9:15 pm)
Liberty HS:  April 23, 25, 30 & May 2  (7-9:15 pm)
Glenelg Country School: April 23, 25, 30 & May 2  (6:30-8:45 pm)
Reservoir HS:  April 24, 26, May 1 & 3  (7-9:15 pm)
Mt. Hebron HS:  April 24, 26, May 1 & 3  (7-9:15 pm)
Oakland Mills HS:  April 24, 26, May 1 & 3  (7-9:15 pm)

*No School-based courses starting in May.
Please see Semi-private Tutorial schedule or contact

Dr. Gagnon regarding private tutoring availability. 

 

 

 

 

Note: School-based course schedules are posted as follows:

Spring Schedule- February 1

Fall Schedule- July 15

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 a credit card,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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Section: N-11:  November 15, 17, 21, 22, 29 and December 1, 2011   (4-6 pm)
Section: J-12:   January 10, 12, 17, 19, 24 & 26, 2012   (4-6 pm)
Section F12: Feb. 20, 22, 27, 29, March 5 & 7, 2012:  (3:30-5:30)
Section: A-12:  April 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 and May 2, 2012   (* time to be determined:  3-5 or 4-6 pm)
Section: M-12: May 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 and 31, 2012   (4- 6 pm)

 

IMPORTANT!
Before registering for a Semi-private Tutorial, please contact Dr. Gagnon at (410) 442-1600.

Download Semi-private Tutorial registration 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.

“For the last four years, Dr. Martha Gagnon has facilitated our SAT review for a group of high achieving students in their sophomore year. Her vast knowledge as an educator, administrator, counselor and consultant came together to focus all her expertise and talents on developing the skills of our students. Her desire, dedication, and nurturing presence contributed to our students’ phenomenal gains on their PSAT and SAT. In addition, her test interpretation skills have been a great benefit to our staff and aided them in the revision of our curriculum. Dr. Gagnon genuinely cares about the impact of her program, as evidenced by her dependable follow up.” -Ms. Susan MacPherson, Guidance Director, St. Elizabeth H.S., Wilmington, DE

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