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  • College Planning in 9th and 10th Grades...It's too Early Isn't it?

    Many parents of 9th and 10th graders want to know what lies ahead in the college planning and admissions process. The goal of this session is not to add stress, but to help you understand the process, expectations and timing so your student can make smart decisions now that will keep options open for later. This session will address how colleges evaluate applicants, academic planning during high school, extracurricular and summer activities, considerations for student-athletes, when to take standardized tests and how to prepare, and why sophomore year is important to financial aid. We’ll overview the college admissions roadmap and timeline so you know what’s ahead, and answer your questions. Pre-registration is required.
  • Musical Theatre College Pathways

    This class is designed to educate parents and student-performers in theatre, voice, and dance of all abilities and ambitions about the various performing arts options available to them in college. Discussion will include the roles that performing arts can play in the college years; how to decide between a BFA (Bachelor’s in Fine Arts) and a BA and the admission process, information about non-BFA programs and the schools that offer them, student run productions and ensembles, and how to determine the right college theatre environment for you and more.
  • SAT Advanced Bootcamp

    The ADVANCED SAT class is intended for students who have previously scored at least 1300 on the SAT. During this 4-session online class, students will focus on the most challenging question types, the most difficult content areas, and the most important strategies for high-scoring students. This class will provide rigorous practice for the Reading/Writing and Math sections of the SAT.
  • SAT Bootcamp Bundle: Reading/Writing and Math

    SAT Bootcamp: Reading/Writing (Aug 11-13) The Reading and Writing section of the SAT tests students' ability to comprehend challenging texts, their knowledge of the rules of English grammar, and their ability to construct well-crafted arguments. In this three-day online class held during summer break, students will learn smart, intuitive strategies that help them improve their accuracy while managing their time effectively. We will cover the full scope of question types in the Reading section of the SAT, and we will review all of the grammar rules that students need to know for test day. SAT Bootcamp: Math (Aug 18-20) The SAT Math section covers a wide range of content, and students need to be prepared to answer questions from across the full spectrum of math they have learned. Students enrolling in this class will review the core content that they need to know, they will learn dynamic strategies that help them answer even the most difficult questions, and they will develop the ability to recognize common patterns in how the SAT attempts to create difficulty so that they are well-prepared for test day. All students will receive Open Door Education's guides to the Reading/Writing and Math sections of the SAT, recordings of each class session, and access to a free practice test.
  • SAT Bootcamp: Math

    The SAT Math section covers a wide range of content, and students need to be prepared to answer questions from across the full spectrum of math they have learned. In this three-day online class held during summer break, students will review the core content that they need to know, they will learn dynamic strategies that help them answer even the most difficult questions, and they will develop the ability to recognize common patterns in how the SAT attempts to create difficulty so that they are well-prepared for test day. All students will receive Open Door Education's guides to the Math section of the SAT, recordings of each class session, and access to a free practice test. Interested in the SAT Reading/Writing Bootcamp as well? Register for the "SAT Bootcamp Bundle: Reading/Writing and Math" and save $100.
  • SAT Bootcamp: Reading/Writing

    The Reading and Writing section of the SAT tests students' ability to comprehend challenging texts, their knowledge of the rules of English grammar, and their ability to construct well-crafted arguments. In this three-day online class held during summer break, students will learn smart, intuitive strategies that help them improve their accuracy while managing their time effectively. We will cover the full scope of question types in the Reading section of the SAT, and we will review all of the grammar rules that students need to know for test day. All students will receive Open Door Education's guides to the Reading and Writing sections of the SAT, recordings of each class session, and access to a free practice test. Interested in the SAT Math Bootcamp as well? Register for the "SAT Bootcamp Bundle: Reading/Writing and Math" and save $100.
  • SAT Practice Test

    Prepare for success on the SAT! Our low-stakes, simulated Test Day environment fosters familiarity and confidence, helping students to be better prepared for their admissions testing. Students taking this digital, adaptive test will gain familiarity with the structure and content of the SAT, and our detailed score reports will help guide students in deciding whether the SAT or ACT is the best fit for their academic goals. Students taking this practice test should plan to bring a fully-charged laptop and a charger. If a student does not have a laptop, one can be provided. This test will be administered with standard time. Any students who qualify for accommodations, including extended time, should contact Open Door Education directly to discuss options for a practice test.
  • SAT: Math Review (In-Person)

    As students become more familiar with the SAT and practice test-taking strategies, their confidence and scores are sure to grow! This course will explore the types of questions on the test as well as test-taking strategies. Students will also learn time management and the benefits of taking an educated guess. Math skills learned in prior and current math classes will be reviewed including the best way to approach the exam based on individual skills. Students MUST respond to the survey due the week prior to taking the course. Students MUST bring a computer to each class with the SAT Bluebook Application downloaded prior to the first class. Also MUST bring the graphing calculator they will use on test day.
  • SAT: Reading & Writing Review (In-Person)

    The digital SAT challenges students to apply the reading, writing, and analytical skills they have developed throughout high school to a wide range of academic texts and question types. In this course taught by Open Door Education Founder Travis Minor, students will learn and practice proven strategies for tackling every section of the SAT Reading & Writing test, including grammar, rhetorical analysis, transitions, and reading comprehension. As students become skilled in using effective test-taking strategies, they will build confidence, improve accuracy, and strengthen their scores.