What's New in the Shifting College Landscape: The Revised SAT and Finding Value for Your Tuition Dollars

What's New in the Shifting College Landscape:

The Revised SAT and Finding Value for Your Tuition Dollars

Join us for an evening of essential updates on the college world! We’ll be doing two talks over a wine and light bite reception:

The New SAT: A Comprehensive Overview

ArborBridge's Senior Director of Instruction, Megan Stubbendeck, and Director of Tutoring Programs, Sean Quinn, offer an unprecedented look at the new test.

 

Here's what we'll cover:

• A comparison of the old SAT vs. the new SAT (format, timing, scoring, etc.)
• How the new SAT compares to the new ACT
• Detailed breakdown of each section
• Test preparation tips for students
• Which test to take: testing timeline recommendations for sophomores, juniors, and seniors

How to Pay For College Without Ending Up In The Poorhouse

Rachel Coates of EduCoates.com, college admissions consultant, editor and former New York Times manager, shares practical and creative ideas for making college affordable.

Here's what we'll cover:

• The importance of early planning
• How to find generous colleges & avoid stingy ones​
• Tuition discounts based on academics, even for average students​
• How to get the need-based financial aid you are eligible for
• Return on investment: how to identify value
• Smart use of Federal grants, loans & loan forgiveness programs
• International options that compare favorably

You can catch us for both talks on separate evenings in Brooklyn or Manhattan:

Tuesday in Brooklyn

June 2,  6:30-9pm

Old Stone House

336 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Wednesday in Manhattan

June 10, 6:30-9pm

Columbia University

Dodge Hall, Room 413

2960 Broadway, New York, NY 10027

Schedule for each evening:

6:30pm Reception

7:00pm How to Pay For College Without Ending Up In The Poorhouse

7:30pm The New SAT: A Comprehensive Overview

8:00pm Open Q&A

Kindly register at http://arborbridge.com/june-presentation-registration/ or RSVP to rachel@educoates.com. Looking forward to seeing you then!

What's New in the Shifting College Landscape: The Revised SAT and Finding Value for Your Tuition Dollars

Join us for an evening of essential updates on the college world! We’ll be doing two talks over a wine and light bite reception:

The New SAT: A Comprehensive Overview

ArborBridge's Senior Director of Instruction, Megan Stubbendeck, and Director of Tutoring Programs, Sean Quinn, offer an unprecedented look at the new test.

Here's what we'll cover:

• A comparison of the old SAT vs. the new SAT (format, timing, scoring, etc.)
• How the new SAT compares to the new ACT
• Detailed breakdown of each section
• Test preparation tips for students
• Which test to take: testing timeline recommendations for sophomores, juniors, and seniors

How to Pay For College Without Ending Up In The Poorhouse

Rachel Coates of EduCoates.com, college admissions consultant, editor and former New York Times manager, shares practical and creative ideas for making college affordable.

Here's what we'll cover:

• The importance of early planning
• How to find generous colleges & avoid stingy ones​
• Tuition discounts based on academics, even for average students​
• How to get the need-based financial aid you are eligible for
• Return on investment: how to identify value
• Smart use of Federal grants, loans & loan forgiveness programs
• International options that compare favorably

You can catch us for both talks on separate evenings in Brooklyn or Manhattan:

Tuesday in Brooklyn

June 2,  6:30-9pm

Old Stone House

336 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Wednesday in Manhattan

June 10, 6:30-9pm

Columbia University

Dodge Hall, Room 413

2960 Broadway, New York, NY 10027

Schedule for each evening:

6:30pm Reception

7:00pm How to Pay For College Without Ending Up In The Poorhouse

7:30pm The New SAT: A Comprehensive Overview

8:00pm Open Q&A

Kindly RSVP to rachel@educoates.com. Looking forward to seeing you then!

Turbo Charge your SAT test prep just before the big test with: MindFlow

Turbo Charge your SAT test prep just before the big test with: MindFlow
 
MindFlow is a one-day/five hour class devoted exclusively to improving students’ performance on the Critical Reading portion of the SAT (and all standardized tests). Through speed-reading techniques, test strategy specific to these tests and valuable confidence building exercises, students comprehend more in less time, and perform their best.
 
This course is the brainchild of Bara Sapir, the founder and executive director of Test Prep New York, the boutique test preparation and educational coaching company based in Manhattan.
 
Students at any level will benefit from this class, whether they are just starting to prepare for a big test or have been studying diligently with (or without the assistance of another test prep company). Past MindFlow students increased their reading score an average of 13% (or 100 points on this section) and reading speed 400%.
 
MindFlow, will be offered in MANHATTAN, on Sunday May 20th, 10 - 3 pm.
Spots are limited and Advanced registration is required
mindflowclass.com or call Test Prep New York @ 646-290-7440
 
For more information visit mindflowclass.com

  
 Alan Brown
VP Business Development
Test Prep New York / TPNY
646-290-7440

Increase your SAT/ACT test score with MindFlow™

Increase your SAT/ACT test score with MindFlow™

Speed Reading + Test Strategy + Positive Mindset = Test Success

Created by Test Prep New York / TPNY, MindFlow™ is a blend of modern speed-reading techniques, SAT/ACT strategy and valuable confidence building exercises.

MindFlow™ students learn how to double, even quadruple their reading speed without sacrificing comprehension. With proven results, past students have improved their Reading Comprehension performance an average of 13%

  

This one-day/5-hour class is a great jump-start to one’s study–and score– and provides an extra edge for students who have been studying independently or with another SAT/ACT prep program.

Next SAT/ACT Class: 

    Sunday, December 11^th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. OR

    Sunday, January 8, 2012     (Taught at a convenient NYC location)

(We also have MindFlow classes for students taking GRE, GMAT and LSAT see info    

    online)

For more information call 646-290-7440 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting   or go to www.mindflowclass.com.   

Test Prep New York is offering a $25 discount for Sunday’s either up-coming SAT/ACT MindFlow™ class.  There are only a few seats left. To receive the discount you must enroll directly through the TPNY office: call 646-290-7440 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting

                                                                             

Regular price is $300 * This discount can not be combined with any other offer. 

Improving ACT/SAT Reading / Mindflow

My name is Bara Sapir and I am the Founder and Executive Director of Test Prep New York (TPNY), a Manhattan based tutoring and test prep company.
  
We are also the creator of MindFlow, a one day/5-hour class devoted exclusively to improving students performance on the Reading sections of the SAT and ACT. Through speed-reading techniques, test strategy specific to the ACT and SAT and valuable confidence building exercises, students comprehend more in less time, and perform their best.
  
Past MindFlow students increased their reading score an average of 13%. This course benefits all students whether they will be taking a test sooner or later, just starting to prepare or have been studying diligently.
  
TPNY announces two new opportunities to enroll in SAT/ACT MindFlow
The one-day/five hour class has an investment of $300 which includes all course materials.
  
Sunday, October 16 *          11:00 am to 4:00 pm, or
Sunday, November 20 *       10:00 am to 3:00 pm
*Convenient Manhattan location TBA  
  
For additional details and to register, go to mindflowclass.com
We would appreciate your sending this information to your colleagues and students.
  
TPNY has been independently offering this class on a regular basis for students sponsored by formal and informal groups.  For additional information, please contact myself or Alan Brown at TPNY, (646) 290-7440  

Thanks!
Best,

  
--
Bara Sapir, MA, CHt
Founder & Executive Director

Test Prep New York
Maximize your Score, Minimize your Stress!
www.testprepny.com
P. 646.290.7440
C. 917.805.6015
F. 212.208.4435
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MindFlow 
for the SAT/ACT, GMAT, LSAT and GRE
Speedreading + Test Taking Strategy + Positive Mindset = Test Success
ONE Day/ 5 Hours     13% Average Improvement
mindflowclass.com
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SAT Mindspeed -- Increase your Speed. Improve Your Score

SAT MindSpeed™ Increase Your Speed. Improve Your Score.

May 20, 2011 SAT MindSpeed™ is a one-day/six-hour class created to increase students’ reading speed and comprehension of the Critical Reading section while providing valuable insight, focus and confidence in overall test-taking abilities. SAT MindSpeed™ students improve their Critical Reading Section score by an average of 13 percent. It benefits all students:  from those who have completed a formal prep program to those to those just starting their study process. “I always ran out of time on the SAT. I read slowly and didn’t have enough time to put as much thought into the questions as I wanted to, but by reading faster I can get the passage out of the way and have more time to answer the questions.”                                                                                Mary, MindSpeed student (Spence)  “MindSpeed™ will help me immensely when I take the real SAT. Now I breeze through passages and I see a clear improvement on my Critical Reading scores.”                                                                    Nate, MindSpeed student  (Bronx Science) SAT MindSpeed™ will be offered once more before summer vacation: Sunday, May 22nd from 10 AM to 4 PM Both classes will be held at Hunter College – 695 Park Ave. All interested parties can contact TPNY directly to learn more about the program as well as speak to parents whose children have benefitted from TPNY's tutoring and programs.  testprepny.com |  646-290-7440 | director@testprepny.com For registration, students can go to:  http://testprepny.com/pages/sat_speedread.htm * * * * * parentsofnyteens readers get a $25 discount for this class: just put in code TPNY25 * * * * * Coming soon: LSAT MindSpeed™ and GMAT MindSpeed™ SAT MindSpeed™ is a collaboration between Test Prep New York (TPNY), a premier Manhattan test prep company, and Iris Reading, the largest speed-reading organization in the US.

Last Chance for the SAT this Spring ... Late Reg. ends May 23

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