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How to tell my parents that Private Tutoring is right for me and NOT the classroom course: Picking The Right Preparation Option for the SAT & ACT
One month ago I got my June SAT scores they were BAD!!! I took the Princeton Review Classroom Course for the June SAT in May 2008. The classroom course did not help me at all. The SAT Prep course that I was taking in school did not help as well. So, I told my parents that the classroom course did not work out me and they keep saying that I must take a classroom course again. I am for certain that the classroom course won't work again and I know that. This is based on my score, learning style, and my LD. Now, I want to take the ACT as well. So, the Princeton Review gave me this ACT Diagnostic Test and they said I go an 18 for the composite scores. I realized from the start that my parents chose the wrong test preparation. I really need private tutoring for both the SAT & ACT. The advisers at the Princeton Review & the local Princeton Review office both said that I need private tutoring. The ACT course in not my area. I don't want to take the classroom course for the SAT & the ACT. The classroom course did not cover my needs and it was not customized for me.
Princeton Review said:
"That is a tough situation to be in. I understand that your dad feels that you will get individualized attention in class; however, you don't get to customize your program to your needs. This means that if the class as a whole doesn't need to review math indepth the teacher will maximize her time based on the students' collective needs. Private tutoring is customized to the student's needs therefore all material that needs to be covered will". Also, said: "Just so we are clear, we will send you your score report via mail and email. In addition, as we have previously discussed, private tutoring will be your best option as the classroom atmosphere has not been condusive to your learning style."
But, my parents don't see that. They think that the classroom course will have 4 students and everything. That is not true. The TPR course has a maximum on 15 students.
On August 10, 2008, my father & I will be attending the Getting-In(The Best 368 Colleges) Seminar by the Princeton Review. Princeton Review said that they will have information about their test prep options including private tutoring. I want to make the right choice. I feel that private tutoring is my best preparation for the SAT & ACT, but my parents don't see that. How do I convince them and tell them that Private Tutoring is right for me based on my scores, LD, and learning style? I want them to know my concerns. The Princeton Review knows about my concerns as well. What should I do? For the seminar, I am going to bring a notebook, my June SAT scores, other SAT scores, the TPR(Princeton Review) ACT scores so that the adviser from the Princeton Review can tell my dad that I really really really really really really really really need private tutoring. I will call the local Princeton review office like 2-3 weeks before the event to talk to my dad about it. I also made a list for myself to know my actual options. My pros&cons for Classroom Courses and the pros&cons for private tutoring.
For Test Preparation info about my situation check out these websites:
http://www.princetonreview.com/college/sat-psat-private-tutoring.aspx
http://www.princetonreview.com/college/sat-programs-comparison.aspx
http://www.princetonreview.com/college/private-act-tutoring.aspx
Here are my scores from the June SAT Test:
Critical Reading:340 Score Range: 310-370
Math: 370 Score Range: 340-400
Writing: 370 Score Range:330-410
Multiple Choice: 33 Essay: 8
Percentiles College-Bound Seniors for the SAT:
Critical Reading- National: 6 State:8
Math- National:9 State:14
Writing- National: 11 State:13
Here are my scores from the TPR ACT Diagnostic Test(this was graded on July 16th):
This is the test with no essay.
Composite Score: 18
English: 18
Math: 17
Reading: 22
Science: 13
Thursday, July 24, 2008
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RE: How to tell my parents that Private Tutoring is right for me and NOT the classroom course: Picking The Right Preparation Option for the SAT & ACT
Have you reviewed this article with your parents?
http://www.princetonreview.com/college/sat-psat-test-preparation.aspx?uidbadge=%07
Monday, July 28, 2008
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RE: How to tell my parents that Private Tutoring is right for me and NOT the classroom course: Picking The Right Preparation Option for the SAT & ACT
I think you need to sit down with your parents and discuss ALL the options. Perhaps write a list of each study option and put the pros and cons against each. Then you can have an intelligent conversation which considers, costs, results, timing, etc. Perhaps armed with the facts you can influence your parents to the result you think most appropriate. Remember there is not just one way to make this work. It all depends on your willingness to study and work hard. A tutor or class can only do so much. Good luck.
Monday, July 28, 2008
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My List of the Classroom Course: Pros & Cons
For:
1. To know the material
2. To be guided by the teacher.
Against:
1. Not tailored to my needs
2. Does not give me one-on-one attention
3. Class sizes are too big.
4. It is not customized to my weaknesses and strengths.
5. Will not give me the score that I need
6. Will just work as a whole.
7. Not adapted to my learning style.
8. Cannot learn at my best.
9. Cannot learn at my own pace.
10. It is on a schedule where it is not convenient for me.
11. The class will go very fast and quickly.
12. I am below the ability of where the class is at. (Meaning I am behind the rest of the students)
13. Too many distractions.
14. Unable to understand the content.
15. I am not at the same level as everyone else that takes the SAT & ACT classroom course.
16. No customized study plan.
17. Is not grouped based on ability.
18. It is not a customized program based on my needs.
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Saturday, August 02, 2008
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My list for Private Tutoring: Pros & Cons
For:
1. To work & learn at my own pace.
2. Is tailored to my needs.
3. One-on-one attention.
4. Less distractions.
5. Customized study plan based on my weaknesses & strengths.
6. Guided instruction
7. Focused on every part of the test based on my weakness and strengths.
8. Convenient based on my schedule.
9. Will probably give me the score that I need tremendously.
10. I need more help in several areas of improvement.
11. Knows my learning style.
12. I need to learn better with one-on-one instruction
Against:
1. Too expensive
2. Exclusive
Is this list ok?
Saturday, August 02, 2008
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RE: How to tell my parents that Private Tutoring is right for me and NOT the classroom course: Picking The Right Preparation Option for the SAT & ACT
I have review it with my parents. I told them about several times and made a list. They just won't listen. My paretns & I are attending the Princeton Review Getting-In:The Best 368 Colleges Seminar on August 10th and they have information about Private Tutoring. I really don't want the classroom course again and I know for a fact baed on my scores and learning disability that it won't help me nor the scores on the standardized test at all. So, I know that I really need private tutoring. I did printed that article off of the Princeton Review the comparsion of the SAT test preparations.
Saturday, August 02, 2008