College Planning Partnerships

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Introduction: We supplement our explanations with superior visual aids. All of our material is on PowerPoints, including text references, hints and tactics. Students who see and hear and discuss are more likely to grasp concepts than those who simply hear the material.

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Jacob C.

May 27, 2014

I first started working with College Planning Partnerships in mid-March, just four weeks before my first time taking the ACT. After taking their SAT/ACT Diagnostic, I decided to focus on the ACT. I scheduled two sessions over the Internetone with Sam for English, and one with Zac for Science, as these sections were my two lowest scores on the diagnostic. Both sessions were quick (90 minutes) and painless. Throughout my session with Sam, I received strategies about how to answer the questions, when to be suspicious of an answer choice. Im glad to say that in that short time period, he helped me raise my English score from a 26 to a 31. Throughout the 90-minute session with Zac, I also received strategies that helped me perform better. However, I was having a very difficult time finishing the passages on time. Zac noted this, and sent me several past exams as extra practice between our session and test day, and was supportive throughout. Between his efforts and my own, I was able to raise my Science score from a 25 on the diagnostic to a 32 on the actual test. Because of Sam and Zacs efforts, my two worst scores on the diagnostic became my two best scores on the actual test, and helped me receive my goal composite score. I could not be any happier with the thorough and efficient help I received, and would recommend it to any prospective ACT takers.

Megan R.

May 27, 2014

Thank you so much for all the help, this was a fantastic class. The class helped me to feel prepared and confident for the SAT; when I went on test day I knew I was ready to tackle the test successfully. The instructors related well to all of the students, and I gained so many helpful tips about the test I feel it was completely worth my time. Learning all the strategies Gary and Andrew shared in class really improved my score. I was able to get 2010 on my SAT, an increase of almost 300 points from my PSAT, thanks to all I learned at College Planning Partnerships. In addition to improving my scores on the SAT, my family has also gained insight into the entire college application process from Sam. Thanks to everyone at CPP, I am confident that I am on the right track to get ready for next year. This has significantly reduced the stress during my junior year, and I am sure I will be sending Sam good news next year about where I will attend college. I highly recommend College Planning Partnerships to anyone interested in improving their scores. The instructors are very knowledgeable and always willing to help. They taught me how to go into the test confident in my own abilities and ready to do my best.

Tyler H.

May 27, 2014

I am so pleased to have worked with College Planning Partnerships! Their experience, clarity, and excellent tutors really made the difference for me and helped me achieve my desired score. Before, I struggled with pacing and understanding what the test was really looking for. However, the sessions I took helped create a step-by-step plan that I would follow for each section. The help I received was specific to my needs and weaknesses on the test. They did not teach the test as if there was a set formula to doing well. My tutors were very encouraging and motivating. Also, after each session, my tutors provided extensive feedback to myself and my parents on my performance during the session. This was invaluable information. They had more faith in my abilities than I did! I would highly recommend College Planning Partnerships to anyone in need of SAT or ACT prep.

Kyra G.

Jul 28, 2014

I am so glad that I decided to take advantage of the SAT prep classes at College Planning Partnerships. Sam and Zac were incredibly helpful in preparing me for the SAT and I went into the test more confident than I ever had for standardized tests in the past. Initially I was skeptical about the online tutoring, but I quickly realized that it was an extremely useful tool. With the offices being almost an hour away, the online tutoring was very convenient for my family and me and it allowed for much more flexibility with planning. Even though it was online, I didnt feel like any part of the tutoring was lacking because the tutors were so engaged and all of the materials we would have used in person were right in front of me on my computer screen. These prep classes really helped to make the test seem much less intimidating and I became more relaxed and calm when taking the test as a result. I learned so many useful test-taking strategies and was able to manage my time much more effectively. After taking the SAT for the first time, my scores were much higher than my PSAT scores earlier this year, and critical reading, which had often been my weakest section in past standardized tests, became one of my strongest sections on the SAT. Thank you so much for all of your help!

Lesley K.

May 27, 2014

Working with College Planning Partnerships proved to be invaluable. Davids ACT scores were quite impressive. English, 34; Math, 35; Reading, 35; Science 31, Composite, 34 (the 99th percentile). He was very prepared for the test, thanks so much for all of your training. With our older child, we worked locally with a tutor and we were skeptical at first about working remotely online with your tutors. David was so prepared for his ACT in such a short time. He excelled with his testing and we feel as though this would not have been the case without your guidance. David scored in the 99th percentile.

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
The price for our SAT/ACT tutoring varies depending on what services you hire us for. Our "Traditional Plan", which we've offered since our inception, costs $80/hour for one-on-one tutoring and is reduced to $64/student/hour for 2-on-1 and $56/student/hour for 3-on-1. You also have the option to request extra services from us at an additional per-hour cost. Details are available on our website. We also offer classes for up to 14 students. Our 30-hour SAT class costs $695, books included, and our 24-hour ACT class costs $625. Please call if you have questions about any of our offerings. We also will customize an offer for you.
What types of customers have you worked with?
A very common call we get from parents begins with a statement similar to, "I have an honor roll student at (so-and-so) High School with an exceptional GPA, but whose test scores are lagging behind where I'd like them to be." For some students, this means lagging in the high-400s or low-500s on the SAT (low-to-mid 20s on the ACT). For others, it means they're starting higher with higher goals. Standardized tests are very different from in-school tests. Most students don't know the best way to approach these exams. Our job is to teach each student the best way to maximize their abilities when taking the test. We know the test, we know what to assign for homework, and we give our students the tools to succeed.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
Kick the tires! Ask to see their material, ask about their teaching methods, inquire about homework that the students will receive and see if you feel comfortable with the program. A good provider will not promise you or guarantee you higher scores, a good provider will promise to give a student the tools to succeed - after that, success is in the student's court.