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” A full SHSAT study course for any student, anywhere!”

2017
SHSATACADEMY
PREMIUM COURSE

DO
TUTORING
SHSAT, TJHSST, REGENTS

GREAT THINGS
WHAT IS THE SHSAT
& WHAT CHANGES ARE BEING MADE

Tutoring Benefits…

The biggest mistake most students make is not asking questions or getting help when needed. Most students at some point need help with some topics covered on the SHSAT exam: even the best students. Our tutoring programs make sure your student receives the consistent practice required to succeed on the SHSAT as well as the ability to interact with top quality instructors. 

 Tutoring Schedule:

SHSAT & TJHSST Tutoring (7th-8th Graders) 

Inquire about Regents class schedules 

*All premium study materials and online access are included at no extra charge.

Friday 7:00PM – 8:30PM

Monday 7:00PM – 8:30PM *   

Saturday 11:00AM – 12:30PM

Sunday 11:00AM – 12:30PM*

$149.95/mo. (no upfront fees or term commitment)

Do I need tutoring or is the subscription course enough?

Ask yourself one question. Does my student need a guaranteed regular schedule or perhaps personal attention to learn from their mistakes? If, like many of you, the answer is yes then we suggest tutoring. Too often we see students scoring well, but not quite good enough and we wonder why not get the extra consistency and benefit of tutoring? Note, the subscriber plan is included with tutoring.

FAQ

Do I need to already be a subscriber in order to enroll in the course?

NO! You can enroll in the tutoring courses by clicking Get Started at the bottom of this page and checking out securely via PayPal. Premium access will be provided to tutoring students during their course and perhaps even afterward. 

How long is the course?

The course times vary based on the course, but no need to worry because their are no term commitments. You pay monthly and can cancel or switch courses at anytime. 

I am a tutor. Can I use the course to teach my students?

Absolutely! Whether you are an individual tutor or a larger tutoring group that wants to offer a powerful, affordable online solution for your tutoring and even customize portions to your unique course, deliver depth and breadth of practice material, and offer the most comprehensive diagnostic tools available then feel free to Contact Us for more information.

What if I am unhappy?

If you are unhappy for any reason after the 1st tutorial then you can cancel the course and request a refund. If it is a situation where you would like to switch teachers and continue the course we will make every effort to accommodate you. Our goal is to help your student get the best opportunity to prepare for his/her exam and we want you both to be pleased with the value you receive.

What are the system requirements?

Your bandwidth is an important component and it is advised you have access to greater than 1Mbps internet service. Most any high speed cable modem service will suffice. Chrome, Safari and Firefox browsers are supported. Also, it is advisable you utilize a device with good screen size and set aside quiet space to take your lessons where you can take notes. Furthermore, we advise using a headset with microphone, but your built-in computer microphone and speakers are often sufficient for most late model computers, laptops. etc.

What should I expect as a parent?

First and foremost, it is essential parents be committed to the course alongside their child. Failing to review and study the required lecture material prior to each tutoring session will significantly slow your student’s progress. A push from the parent can go a long way! Make sure your student sets aside time to complete his/her work because failing to practice on a regular basis will likely be detrimental to progress and results.

You can contact us at any time to review your student’s progress and we will make periodic assessments available for you.

I enrolled. When does the course begin?

The course begins as soon as you sign up. Students will begin with an introductory exam, but then they can begin to study and join in on live class tutorials immediately. There is no beginning or end to miss. Once the syllabus is complete the course repeats so no matter where you start, you will cover the full course material.

What if I cannot join live classes for any reason?

If you lack the required internet access speed or cannot access the live tutoring sessions for any reason, you can still get a great deal out of the course and take the course in its entirety via recorded tutoring sessions rather than live sessions. You will maintain the ability to ask questions and follow up with teaching assistants. Contact Us if this applies to you. A discounted price will be provided for the course without live tutors.

What do you mean by elite tutors?

We strive to include only high quality tutors in our courses. What exactly does that mean? Tutors must meet the following requirements.

  • Experience teaching Math or English, as appropriate, at a level above the requirements for the exam.
  • Graduated from a leading university and often our tutors are also prior students of specialized high schools who also excelled on the exam.
  • Experience at major tutoring organizations is not a requirement, but is typical among our tutors.
  • Achieved excellent scores on standardized tests like the SAT, AP, etc.
  • Rated highly by third party services and passed background checks.
  • Share a general enthusiasm for the job and patience for working with students.

Do I have to be admitted to the course?

We do not screen students for admission. We believe every student who wants to prepare should have a quality, affordable option available. Just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to put in the time and effort! Many courses require admission, but that is tantamount to only accepting students who are already most likely to succeed. How do you know if the tutoring course is any good or if the pre-screened students would have excelled anyway? We do not believe in screening students before classes begin. It only compounds differences in prior academic course levels rather than inspiring the inherent potential ability of under-represented groups at the specialized high schools.

How can you offer a quality course for a fraction of the cost of others?

Does it really matter? My grandma used to say never look a gift horse in the mouth! It’s a great deal and for many that is probably enough, but if you are reading this I suspect you are curious. For starters we do not operate with the same overhead. Additionally, when you participate in a tutored course you are paying a high hourly rate for every minute whether your student is interacting with the tutor, just listening asynchronously to the teacher lecture, or sleeping. Okay! We hope he/she is not sleeping, but you probably should not pay much for the asynchronous lecture either because many services, including our own, provide that value add for a low or nominal cost. Furthermore, even struggling students often have a good handle on 50% or more of the course material. Good students may know 80% or more of the material well. Why pay for dozens of hours at a high hourly rate to cover material your student has already mastered? We liken that model to broadcast TV. You have to watch everything the station delivers and only what they deliver when they say they will deliver it. We prefer the internet where users can optimize and choose the services they need when they want them.

Do you offer homework or practice exams?

TestPrepSHSAT.com is the leading online provider of test preparation services for the SHSAT and TJAT exams. If you want practice drills and exams then there is no better place to turn and these materials will already be available to any subscriber.

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