IMprove your score
VOCABULARY
TEST-TAKING SKILLS
COMPREHENSION
PRACTICE
RESULTS
What parents and students are saying:
“My daughter learned so much in a short time. I recommend this class to students who want to feel more confident about test taking and getting a good score on the SAT.”
Jane
Mom
“Thank you so much for all your help in not only
reaching my goal, but surpassing it by more than 100 points!”
Matt
12th Grade
“This class is a fun way to prepare for the stressful SAT
test in a relaxed atmosphere. I feel so much more confident. The way Mrs. Nelson teaches makes it easy for me to understand.”
Emily
10th Grader
“Thank you for your help. You sure did connect with Matt!”
Ramona
Mom
ABOUT NANCY
Nancy Nelson grew up in Longview, Texas, where she was the editor of her high school newspaper and the recipient of the DAR Good Citizen award. She graduated from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois and went on to complete her Texas secondary teaching certificate at the University of North Texas.
For 10 years, Nancy homeschooled her two sons, from 4th grade through high school. Her oldest son scored a 1540 out of 1600 on the SAT, and her youngest son scored a 1510. Both received full-ride scholarships from the college of their choice.
Nancy is a widow, after 35 years of marriage. She has a daughter, three sons and two grandchildren whom she adores. She loves to travel and has been to Mexico, Canada, England, Spain, Egypt (where she climbed on a pyramid) and Peru (where she climbed Machu Pichu). She teaches a Precepts Bible Study and sings in the choir at her church. She enjoys reading, knitting, scrapbooking and playing games with her family.
SAT PREP
An evaluation will get a student started on the right foot. We will look at report cards, essays written and at any standardized, PSAT, SAT and ACT scores. We will visit with the student and parents about personal goals, career goals, and potential college choices, and we will discuss budget issues. Then we will determine the most beneficial one-on-one SAT tutoring program to meet the student’s needs and fit into their schedule.
Programs include test taking skills, vocabulary study, reading comprehension improvement, math review, and essay writing samples. Actual practice on full-length SAT tests helps reduce anxiety and increases confidence. Programs focus on the specific weaknesses of each student, areas that schools just don’t have time to work on.
Tutoring can be done in the student’s home or in Nancy’s home. A $20 transportation fee will be added to the cost of any session done at the student’s home to cover time and auto expenses.
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SUMMER CAMPS
Vocabulary Camp
At Vocabulary Camp you will learn some common prefixes and suffixes and how they change the meanings of words. You will study definitions of words that come straight out of the Official SAT Study Guide and learn to use them in sentences. This camp will help with the Reading section of the SAT test, as it is difficult to comprehend an author’s main idea if there are words in the passage that you do not understand. You will also leave camp with tips for continuing your vocabulary study throughout your life.
June 4-8, 1p-4p
June 25-29, 1p-4p
SAT Camp
At SAT Camp you will learn lots of tips for scoring higher on the test! You will have an opportunity to practice questions from different sections of the test and will receive explanations when your answers are not correct. There will be a little vocabulary study and some practice writing essays. You will get to know other students and help each other improve your test- taking skills. There will be a chance to take a complete SAT test and receive explanations for the questions that you answered incorrectly. You will end the week much better prepared for the SAT test and with a good idea of what you still need to do to perform your best on the SAT.
June 18-22, 9a-12p and 1p-4p
July 30-August 3, 9a-12p and 1p-4p
Essay Writing Camp
Essay Writing Camp will help prepare you not only for the essay portion of the SAT test but for writing essays in college and writing proposals and reports throughout your career. You will learn and practice a process for essay writing and editing that will help you for the rest of your life.
June 25-29, 9a-12p
August 6-10, 9a-12p
Cost for Half Day Camps = $175
Cost for Full Day Camps = $300 (lunch not included but kitchen facilities available)
CONTACT US
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Plano, TX 75075