1. Ali Warlich Kendall Larkin Emily Mackay

2. The Issue No free preparation course Most students take the standardized tests Preparation courses  $$

3. Student Survey Results 98%  SAT’s 84%  preparation course 44%  private tutor 70%  unhappy with scores

4. Preparation Course Prices Andover  $1149-$1195 Kaplan  $899 Princeton Review  $1199 Carnegie & Pollack  $1600 Average Private Tutor  $800-$1200

5. Worth the Price? NACAC - National Association for College Admission Counseling –Study  scores don’t increase significantly

6. Original Solution SAT/ACT preparation in the curriculum One semester of junior year  no gym Specific preparation teachers hired

7. Creating the Course Approved by Board of Education Paid  school budget/taxes

8. Issues School budget –$68,153,650  2008-2009 Would the school hire an additional teacher? Teachers must be educated to teach the course

9. Final Solution After school program Volunteer tutors –Teachers/Seniors ¾ teachers asked were willing to volunteer to teach this course

10. Plan of Action Creating a Club –Main office form –Establish a teacher supervisor –Get people to join