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SAT PSAT Preparation Course email guerrero@uhcl.edu for wait list

Dates:July 31 - August 23, 2018
Meets:Tues & Thurs 6:30 pm. - 8:30 pm. & Sat 10 am - noon
Cost: $549.00

Sorry, we are no longer accepting registrations for this course. Please contact our office to find out if it will be rescheduled, or if alternative classes are available.

There will be a parent & student meeting on the first day of class - from 6:00 - 6:30 pm.
Fee includes textbook and instruction materials. Regular price: $549.00. Register and pay by July 27, 2021 and save $50 ($499) with our Early Bird Discount! Parents of students registering who are UHCL Alumni/Student/Faculty & Staff receive a 10% discount.

Learn how to use this important exam to earn scholarships!

  • Prepare to compete in one of the new non-need based scholarship programs: The National Merit Scholar Program.

  • Prepare for the PSAT that changed in October 2015.

  • In the first 30 minutes of the first day, parents and students will be informed of requirements and expectations.

  • Learn how to break down reading passages to answer questions quickly and correctly.

  • Learn the rules of Standard American English to tackle the tricky nuances of English Language questions.

  • Increase your vocabulary through reading, writing and speaking activities; open a new world of self-expression.

  • Learn tips for top notch use of your graphing calculator on test day.

  • The course includes 23 hours of interactive instruction - activities and challenges; not hours of lecture.

  • Feel more confident about the new exam SAT March 2016 & Beyond

  • Discover how to write a well-organized 2-page essay in 25 minutes

  • 12 hours of stimulating math review featuring total function recall, annihilating algebra anxiety, geometry can be ‘jiggy’, and disposing of distracting data

  • Additional practice exams for self-assessment beyond the class textbook

  • Math can be intimidating until you've experienced Jennifer's “3 U's” technique. We'll cover all math elements, from numbers and operations through algebra and geometry, to data analysis, statistics and probability. No one will be plagued by a forgotten math element or overwhelmed by extra data added to distract.

  • We haven't forgotten assessing your progress. Along with your textbook, class materials and homework, each student will receive a copy of The Official SAT Study Guide, March 2016 & Beyond including 4 real SAT tests and official answer explanations. You and your parents can be assured you are prepared for the SAT exam

    UHCL's SAT/PSAT Prep Course is different than other programs

    • We maximize our time together with instruction including ‘timed’ exercises, not multiple sessions of practice exam assessments.

    • Essays, including college papers and scholarship applications, require more savvy and skill to stand above the rest. Jennifer will teach you how to artfully craft essays that stand out. Your new writing skills can launch you into scholarship awards and outstanding grades in the future.

    • Math can seem daunting until you've experienced Jennifer's “3 U's” technique. We'll cover all math elements, from numbers and operations through algebra and geometry, to data analysis, statistics and probability. No one will be taunted by a forgotten math element or overwhelmed by extra data added to distract.

    • Bring your graphic calculators to class. Jennifer will assure you are able to use them like a pro to move through the math section with ease.

Fee: $549.00
Hours:24.00

Fee Breakdown

CategoryDescriptionAmount
Course Fee (Basic)Registration Fee$ 549.00
Course Fee (Alternate)UHCL Student Fee$ 494.10
Course Fee (Alternate)UHCL Alumni Fee$ 494.10
Course Fee (Alternate)UHCL Faculty/Staff Fee$ 494.10

Jennifer Ledwith

Jennifer has taught SAT and PSAT Prep to students in public and private schools. She has also prepared students for standardized tests such as Texas Assessment of Academic Skills, Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills, Texas Higher Education Assessment, Graduate Record Exam, and American College Testing. Through private tutoring, Jennifer has helped students with math, writing, and reading from some of the top schools in the area. Her students have gone on to attend or graduate from the University of Texas, Texas A&M, University of Houston, and many other top-ranked universities located both in Texas and throughout the nation.