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SAT/ACT Improvement
SAT AND ACT IMPROVEMENT: PSAT/SAT/ACT BLUES AND GOOD NEWS
By Dr. Wayne Adams had phonics, grammar, not had algebra or geometry. high school used the worst “recall” vocabulary, critical His baseline score as we SAT prep book on the market
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About this time each year, thinking, and the mathematics started was 375. When he today and the students were I receive many calls from needed to do well on these took the actual ACT exam, he bored to death. In other parents and students about exams. Without the ability to scored very close to a 600 in words, prep classes are seen what I call the “PSAT/SAT/ pronounce words, students math. Writing essays in high as “fluff” breaks between ACT Blues”. The cause is that avoid them or forget the school are often an exercise the real “academic” work at a strong student, often in IB, definitions quickly. Most in how long a sentence school … yet the SAT and ACT multiple AP classes, or dual students cannot write a or a paragraph can be, results often have more impact enrolled, did not score at the topic sentence, support thinking this shows academic on students’ future (admissions level expected on the PSAT, an argument logically with achievement. In fact, it shows and scholarships) than most SAT, OR ACT in October. reasons other than personal an inability to focus thoughts, classes in high school.
The inevitable questions experience, and often are not to structure a clear argument, are “Why”, and “What can we able to correctly use basic to use topic sentences WHAT WE CAN DO do about it?” punctuation such as commas supported by logical and ABOUT IT and semicolons. memorable sentences, and to The Good News: I
THREE MAJOR REASONS Reason #2: Educational build a coherent conclusion consistently find that students STRONG STUDENTS DON’T directions in most high that leaves a reader wanting respond incredibly well and SCORE WELL schools do not match what is “more”. Yet this is what is improve when they become
In my experience tutoring required to do well on the SAT required for the SAT and ACT both teacher and student as SAT and ACT over the years, and ACT. Pre-calculus, most essays. in a college seminar at the there are three major reasons. geometry, and most algebra Reason #3: Most Prep junior or senior level where I
Reason #1: Most high courses poorly prepare for Classes in high school are am their coach. My role is to school students lack key these exams. Recently, I woefully inadequate. Recently, quickly help them determine fundamentals such as having tutored a 7th grader who had I learned that a leading private where they need to work
and to be a resource as they progress. Lecturing is no substitute for determining a student’s baseline level and then structuring their learning around their needs. It very satisfying to see their motivations soar when their perspective changes from “Can I do this?” to “I can do this well.” and then to “Let me show you how well I can do.” They discover that real competition is internal and - when they do their best - external results take care of themselves. Learning the strategies often result in comments like, “Cool” and “That makes it a lot easier”. More important, they learn how to “learn for a lifetime.”
REWARDING COMMENTS
Working with a senior athlete for the past several months, it was great when she told me, “I have been offered a $32,000/year academic scholarship at a great school and they also want to offer more on the athletic side.” “I just got news that I have been early-accepted to my dream school, Princeton.” “Dr. A., thank so much for helping me with my college application essay. Your changes and additions, not to mention cutting its length, were incredible. Thank you!” “Our family is working together through your book How To Survive And Thrive As A New Freshman At A Secular University. Things have changed a lot since we went to college. Thanks for helping us prepare for what is coming soon.”
If You Would Like To Talk More About Your Student … Please contact me at 727253-0639 or send me an e mail at wwa0811@mykolab. com.
Dr. Wayne Adams is one of the leading SAT and ACT tutors in the country. His students normally improve 200 – 350 points on the Writing, Reading, Writing and Essay, and Math, and 4 – 7 points on the ACT composite. They have been admitted to 8 of the top 10 universities in the country, 18 of the top 25, and many schools in Florida. These schools include Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, Stanford, U Chicago, Duke, U Penn, Johns Hopkins, Cornell, Notre Dame, Emory, UC Berkley, UCLA, USC, UNC (Chapel Hill), NYU, Northeastern (Boston), Boston College, Georgia Tech, Naval - Air Force - Merchant Marine Service Academies, Penn State, LSU, Auburn, UF, U Miami, FSU, USF, UCF, Florida Atlantic, Florida Gulf Coast, FIU, New College of Florida, Stetson, and Julliard – Manhattan - New England - and Berkley Conservatories of Music. Many have received academic, athletic, or music scholarships. This year, he also tutored three juniors who scored at the national merit finalist/semi-finalist levels on the most recent PSAT. He is a former Dean of a Graduate School of Business and Full Professor, and began college teaching at the University of Maryland in 1968. He has degrees and advanced studies at Harvard, Yale, Vanderbilt, Columbia International, and Luther Rice.
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Growing up in the salon of 2020 and is the bunch’s business, owner and stylist, curly hair guru. Originally Lori McEwen, has a lifetime from Long Island, NY, of experience! She has been “Gabi” is a graduate of a salon owner for 12 years Long Island School of in San Antonio, Texas, and Beauty and has been in here in Trinity for almost 5 the industry for over 15 years. She has an extensive business background with a bachelor’s degree in business management. Lori graduated as valedictorian from the Milan School of Cosmetology. She specializes in color correction and all color processes while perfecting the art of balayage and highlighting. Additionally, she is highly experienced with hair extension installations, modern and traditional cutting and styling, and is the resident makeup artist. Lori has also worked with industry leaders such as MAC cosmetics and Farouk Systems. Master stylist and salon manager, Devin Bogard, has been in the beauty industry for over 20 years. She graduated from Kaye’s Cosmetology School after earning her bachelor’s degree in marketing. Before relocating to Florida, Devin owned a salon in her hometown of Elwood, Indiana. She specializes in color correction, color and highlighting, texturizing perms, cutting, styling, keratin treatments, hair years. She was a well-known stylist in the Hamptons for 10 years before relocating to Florida in 2015. While her specialties include color, highlighting, cuts and styling, she also has had extensive training with cutting and styling curly hair, men’s’ cuts and styling, and keratin treatments. The newest addition to the team is Suzanne Hayes, a very well-known stylist in the area, after working at Salon DeJan for 39 years. Since the closing of Salon DeJan, Suzanne has made her new home at Shears of Trinity. Her work family and her extensive client base could not be more ecstatic. Suzanne specializes in traditional hair color, cutting and styling, dimensional hi-lighting and low lighting, and perming. Suzanne has a following of clients who have been with her since she came to Florida from Montreal, Canada, over 4 decades ago! The staff at Shears of Trinity continually stay abreast of the everchanging beauty industry by hosting in-salon education classes, attending off-site classes, and hair shows as they become available. This allows the team at Shears to bring the most up-to-date processes and products to the public and their clients. “It is our job as industry professionals to educate and help our clients manage what we create for them once they leave and go home,” said Lori. Shears stylists work one-on-one with all clients to personalize their experience, ensuring that everyone will get their desired results. The extremely welcoming, upbeat, and fun atmosphere of the salon sets Shears of Trinity apart from other salons in the area. McEwen shared, “I have quite a large client base, and I’m proud to say, I know them all personally because I want to. They truly become like a family to us. People don’t realize that [getting their hair done] is a very intimate service, and clients want to trust you. They want to know that you are there for them. We DO care about them and have such a good time here. It is just a lot of fun!” Along with providing snacks and refreshments, each stylist involves all clients in conversations, striving to create a fun environment, long-lasting relationships, and comfortable experiences for everyone who walks through the door. The salon consistently earns and receives five-star reviews on Google and their Facebook page. One customer complimented the amazing service by saying, “The girls present a professional, attractive appearance personally and professionally! The expertise is amazing! My go-to place for beautiful hair!” Another client shared her extremely positive experience saying, “It’s always nerve-racking to trust a new stylist, but she made me feel very comfortable & my highlights, cut & style turned out fantastic! I can’t wait for my next appointment.” Shears of Trinity on Facebook (search @ shearsoftrinity) is where specials and other 22 NOVEMBER 2020 For Advertising Info 727-943-0551 I info@nnlflorida.com or visit tbnewsandlifestyles.com
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