HOW IT WORKS

After calling or emailing us, your child is assigned a First Class Prep tutor. All tutoring sessions are 75 minutes and take place at either the student's home or a convenient location near the student's home or school. Why 75 minutes instead of the standard 60 minutes? Our goal is to provide a comfortable and productive and unmatched atmosphere for learning. By providing 15 more minutes than the standard hour-long session, our tutors are able to offer extra test prep, reinforce concepts and also answer any and all questions and concerns students have about tests and college admissions.

*NOTE: For academic tutoring, our tutors can meet with your child on a weekly basis (or even last minute to prep for exams) to build and strengthen important skills, develop effective study habits and improve overall coursework and grades.

SAT, ACT, SAT II, SSAT TUTORING

The initial session is used to evaluate a student's strengths and weaknesses and to establish a rapport between the tutor and student. Based on this initial session, we put together a timeline and personalized game-plan based on the student's strengths and weaknesses, preferences and schedule, and individual scoring goals. Please note that in many cases we play a significant role in helping students and parents 1) understand the testing process and 2) set goals based on student's scoring potential and college aspirations, and 3) develop a timeline and game-plan for reaching those goals.

Most students meet with their First Class Prep tutor once per week in the months leading up to their SAT and ACT tests. Importantly, students also periodically take full- length timed practice tests--an important element that builds endurance, measures progress and prepares students for the actual testing experience. The practice tests take place on weekends (usually Sunday mornings) at our office in Coconut Grove. The days and times for sessions and practice tests are determined by the tutor and student depending on the student's preferences and schedule.

While most students meet with their First Class Prep tutor for months in advance of their SAT and ACT tests, some parents prefer a package of sessions that includes a pre- determined number of sessions and practice tests, and we're happy to provide these productive and cost-effective options. Our "MASTER" package offers TEN one-on-one sessions and THREE full-length timed practice tests--an ideal offering for parents and students seeking a concise game-plan that maximizes time and costs. If you're looking to enhance your prep or get some last-minute help, our "CRUNCH" package (FIVE one-on-one sessions and ONE practice test) is ideal for students seeking a productive refresher or quick burst of knowledge and strategy in advance of your test(s).

NOTES

- For students who need or prefer to meet twice per week, or more, we are happy to provide a discount depending on the number of sessions per week.

- We pride ourselves on the fact that we DO NOT lock parents into long-term contracts. We want students and parents to sign up with us and refer us to friends because you are absolutely thrilled with our level of expertise, support and results...and not because you're financially obligated due to signing your name to a long-term contract. We want our RESULTS to be the reason you sign up with us and stay with us. See you soon!