Due to the demand for information about our SAT & ACT prep programs, we are releasing our schedule earlier this year to help our clients plan their prep options.
Our SAT/ACT prep program runs from January 2014 through June 2014, and is geared toward students writing the May and June official exams. The prep at Options Solutions is focused on two areas: test-taking skills and curriculum development. The first area focuses on understanding the exam in order to gain tools and strategies to “beat” it. This area also focuses on developing test-taking strategies and critical-thinking skills. The second area focuses on learning the content that is assessed on each exam, such as math concepts, grammar rules, and vocabulary. Research proves that long term, consistent prep is the most valuable way to study and retain knowledge.
Options Solutions prep is unique in that it is modified for the needs of the group. Each year, we identify our students’ strengths and growth-areas and then customize our sessions to meet their needs. We do not subscribe to formulaic methods or power points, nor do we utilize the ineffective “drill and kill” model. NO materials are re-used, so students are free to attend any session, and although the sessions do build on each other in order to reinforce skills, students easily can join at any point during the cycle.
Our Prep Program will begin on:
Sunday, January 12th from 3:00 – 7:00 PM at our West Vancouver office (1549 Marine Drive, Suite 303)
This will be a full length ACT practice exam. It is HIGHLY recommended that everyone take this exam as a baseline for prep season (even if you have completed a PSAT exam). Our instructors will be able to recommend what prep students need based on this exam. The exam will be debriefed on Friday, January 17th from 5:00-7:30 PM at our West Vancouver office.
Our first full length SAT practice exam will be held on:
Sunday, January 26th from 3:00-7:00 PM at our West Vancouver office
The exam will be debriefed on Friday, January 31st from 5:00 – 7:30 PM at our West Vancouver office. It is also strongly suggested that ALL students take this exam so it can be decided which exam is a better fit – the SAT or ACT exam.
If you have a conflict for either the time or the day of either exam or debrief session, please contact our office so we can sort out a solution.
Additionally, weekly Thursday prep sessions will be held from February to June from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at our West Vancouver office. We will begin with a session on Thursday, February 6th from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the West Vancouver office. This initial session will focus on test-taking strategies. Please see our calendar for the full weekly prep schedule.
Due to positive response, we will continue to hold Super Saturdays and Super Weekends – one-day or weekend-long, intense prep sessions. Super Saturday/Super Weekend SAT dates for 2014 include February 22, March 8, April 5, April 19, April 26/27, May 17, and May 31/June 1. ACT dates include February 8, March 15, April 12, May 10, and May 24/25.
[Disclaimer: Please be advised that all program dates and times for SAT/ACT sessions are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Please register to receive our regular e-mail updates to ensure you have the most up-to-date information by e-mailing info@options-wp.chhdev.com]
To receive the full list of SAT/ACT prep program dates and options, e-mail info@options-wp.chhdev.com. To register or if you have any questions, please call (604) 922-8456.
