The fall sessions of the after-school ACT & SAT preparation course taught by New Trier faculty members in the English, mathematics, and science departments will begin in September. We will be offering two versions of the class. Both versions include textbooks and practice tests, in-depth instruction by New Trier faculty members, guided practice with test-taking strategies, and detailed score reports from three, full-length practice exams. These courses prepare students with strategies and materials that will prepare them for both the ACT & the new, digital format of the SAT.
In-Person Class:
Instruction will be after school every day, Mondays through Thursdays at the Winnetka Campus. The attached calendar shows the exact schedule. The course includes sixteen hours of in-person instruction, divided among four subject areas: English, reading, math, and science. Students are grouped with their peers based on their current math and English classes at New Trier in order to provide targeted instruction aligned with their current curriculum in school. The fee is $450 and enrollment is limited to 100 students.
Online Class:
We are also offering an online, evening session of the class. Classes will be held entirely online Tuesday and Wednesday nights from 7:00-8:30PM (see attached calendar for details). Like the in-person class, students will receive instruction from New Trier math, science, and English teachers. The three official practice tests will be taken by students from home. Students use the same texts and practice tests as those enrolled in the in-person class. This course is a great option either for students with busy schedules or students with some previous test prep experience. This class does move at a quicker pace than the in-person class and requires a higher degree of self-motivation from the students. It is not a good fit for everyone. The fee for the online session is $475 and enrollment is limited to 50 students.
Registration for this fall session will be available through RevTrak on a first-come first-served basis. Registration will open at 7:00AM, Monday, August 12th. Use THIS LINK to register for either the online or in-person options. In order to register successfully, you will need to have on hand your child’s student ID number, the name of their adviser, and the name and course numbers of your child’s current math and English courses in which they are enrolled at New Trier. Registration typically fills up quickly, so plan to be online at 7:00AM if you want to secure a spot. If you do not receive a spot, but would like to be added to the waiting list, please email the coordinators below after registration fills.
For additional information about the New Trier ACT & SAT preparation course, please contact program coordinators Kevin Bond (bondk@nths.net) or Eric Berliant (berliane@nths.net).
