Thursday, September 24, 2009

Three FREE programs!

Three important dates for anyone who is interested in FREE help getting into college:








SAT MATH
with Eric Frankfort
October 7, 2009, 7-8:30 p.m., Wednesday

REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Call 914-232-3508 or send email
to katref@wlsmail.org to register


In this free program, Eric Frankfort, a NYS certified math teacher, will help students prepare for the math sections in the upcoming SATs.

The three math sections in each SAT contain some problem types that are virtually the same in every SAT and which seem to cause difficulty for many students, even those who are quite proficient in math. Mr. Frankfort will review many of these type problems and teach students how to analyze them for increased SAT MATH performance, along with suggested test strategies.

Eric is a New York State Certified Math Teacher (for grades 7-12) and has taught in Westchester public schools. He holds a BSEE & MSEE in electrical engineering and worked for many years in industry.

Katonah Library
26 Bedford Road, Katonah, NY 10536
914-232-3508

email: katref@wlsmail.org
Programs are free, but registration is required. Call 914-232-3508 to register.

Navigating the Common Application - 
Strategies for Success with College Admissions Pro 
Dr. Gay Stebbins Pepper.  
October 5, 2009, 7 p.m

High School Seniors – College application deadlines are looming!

The key to writing a winning application is understanding what colleges are really looking for as they read your application, especially the personal essay. This workshop addresses key topics in the common application that can increase a student’s chances of being admitted. 

Dr. Pepper will discuss strategies:
• on how to prepare the Activity Chart (required) and the Resume (optional)
• how to write a compelling Short Answer Essay
• for the “Additional Information” section
• for completing the college supplement on why you want to attend that college
• writing personal essays that convey the your “voice”

Students will critique actual college essays, as well as brainstorm ideas about their personal essays.

ABOUT THE LECTURER

Dr. Gay Stebbins Pepper holds a B.A. with Distinction from Stanford University, a Masters from Washington University in St. Louis, and a doctorate from Columbia University. She has been a leader in college counseling for over twenty-five years.



SAT Writing
with Eddi Zampf
September 30 2009, 7-8:30 p.m., Wednesday

REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Call 914-232-3508 or send email
to katref@wlsmail.org to register

In this free program, Eddi Zampf will help students prepare for the writing sections in the upcoming SATs.

She will present information and strategies designed to help students approach the writing section of the SAT exam with greater ease and confidence.

She does not teach "trick", but she will teach strategies that will help students achieve a higher score on this unique test.

Eddi Zamft is co-owner of Zamft Tutoring and has been providing tutoring services for the SAT for the past 18 years and has a M.A. in Education

Katonah Library
26 Bedford Road, Katonah, NY 10536
914-232-3508
email: katref@wlsmail.org


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