North Hills Preparatory

Our mission is to academically empower the next generation for college through a unique curriculum taught by expert teachers. ◦ Power Prep ◦ English Enrichment ◦ Math Enrichment ◦ Public Speaking ◦ Summer Academic Camps

Zara Westbrook ◦ BA – English ◦ MA – Interdisciplinary Studies ◦ 36 years teaching experience Jeffery Hetherly ◦ BS – Physics ◦ MS – Physics ◦ MS – Materials Science Rachel Shunk ◦ BA – Liberal Arts ◦ Ph.D. candidate - English Literature ◦ 9 years teaching experience Nicky Fryman ◦ BA – Journalism ◦ 14 years teaching experience Amelia Ziegert ◦ BA – Liberal Arts ◦ MA candidate - English ◦ 7 years teaching experience Ian Witter ◦ BA – Liberal Arts ◦ Ph.D. candidate - Philosophy ◦ 3 years teaching experience

 Start Date  Meeting Days and Times  Program Details  Cost  Expected Results  Benefits of Test Prep

Meeting Details  March 21, 2012  May 30, 2012 Meets Wednesdays - 3:30 to 6:30 Saturdays - 9:00 to 12 noon Ends Session time 3 hour sessions All Classes Meet at North Hills Preparatory Starts

 63 hours of instruction ◦ 21-three hour sessions  Minimum of 3 full-length practice exams  Material individualized to each student’s needs  Progress meetings ◦ Ottimmo’s test prep expert ◦ Parent ◦ Student

Meeting 1 Introduction to SAT Writing Overview Meeting 2 Critical Reading Overview Math Overview Meeting 3 Diagnostic Test 3 hours 20 minutes Progress Meeting Ottimmo’s test prep advisor meets with parents and student to formalize individual tutoring plan

Ideal SAT Score June 2, 2012 Individualized Practice Sessions Progress Meetings Consistent Teacher Feedback

 Student $700 ◦ Breaks down to $11 per hour  North Hills $600  Ottimmo ◦ Typical program fees $2500 ◦ Total discount per student $1800

 Score increase from October, 2011 PSAT ◦ Up to 400 point increase ◦ Minimum of a 100 point increase  Increased literary vocabulary skills  Increased skill with essay writing  Increased standardized test-taking skills  Increased understanding of SAT math  Increased critical reading skills  Increased grammar skills

 Convenient location  Low cost  Increased potential for scholarships  Individualized instruction  Alleviates test anxiety  Several practice test opportunities  Open communication  Better grades in school

 Student is expected to complete his individualized tutoring plan as agreed upon during first progress meeting  If a student completes the plan but does not achieve targeted results, he can continue to prep with Ottimmo through the summer for no additional fee

 Complete registration form  Payment due by March 15 th, 2012  Attend first lesson  Schedule first progress meeting to finalize individual tutoring plan for your student

"Your child's success is our success; we look forward to helping your child maximize his/her college test admissions scores."