September 2012
Saturday, August 4, 2012
2012 SHSAT Frequently Asked Questions
Due to the economic crunch, it may seem harder than ever to send your children to private schools. I would like to dedicate this mini-article on showing students and parents what they need to do in order to get into one of the excellent Specialized Public High Schools in New York City. Please feel free to contact us at 1800- 631 – 1757 Website: www.KwellerPrep.com Article by Frances Kweller, Founder of Kweller Prep Tutoring
Q: What are the Specialized High Schools in New York City?
A: Stuyvesant HS, Bronx High School of Science, Brooklyn Technical School, Queens HS for the Sciences at York College, LaGuardia HS of Music & Art & Performing Arts..
Q: How does my child get in to a Specialized High School?
A: All students must take an exam, the SHSAT, which stands for Specialized High School Admissions Test. La Guardia requires an audition.
Q: What is tested on the SHSAT?
A: English and Math. Specifically: Reading comprehension, logical reasoning, unscrambling paragraphs, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
Q: When is the SHSAT test given?
A: October 28, 2012 for 8th Graders. November 6th 2012 for 9th graders. For 9th Grade Sabbath observers, the test is held in Brooklyn Technical High School only. A letter of proof by a Rabbi must be presented as evidence to allow your child to test on a Sunday.
Q: Can I just walk in to take the test?
A: No. You must have an admission ticket, ordered before, to test. You cannot take the test without a ticket.
Q: How many months in advance should my child prepare for the SHSAT?
A: Depending on your child’s level, we recommend 3 to 6 months of preparation. This can be time consuming and costly, but very well worth all the effort. The specialized schools in NYC are among the best in the country, and completely free.
Q. What is the best way to prepare for the test?
A: Kweller Prep. There, students can take multiple proctored practice tests, and work through some of the toughest math and English questions on the SHSAT with an experienced tutor. Yes, you can study on your own, but it is incredibly difficult to do so.
Q: What are the Specialized High Schools in New York City?
A: Stuyvesant HS, Bronx High School of Science, Brooklyn Technical School, Queens HS for the Sciences at York College, LaGuardia HS of Music & Art & Performing Arts..
Q: How does my child get in to a Specialized High School?
A: All students must take an exam, the SHSAT, which stands for Specialized High School Admissions Test. La Guardia requires an audition.
Q: What is tested on the SHSAT?
A: English and Math. Specifically: Reading comprehension, logical reasoning, unscrambling paragraphs, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
Q: When is the SHSAT test given?
A: October 28, 2012 for 8th Graders. November 6th 2012 for 9th graders. For 9th Grade Sabbath observers, the test is held in Brooklyn Technical High School only. A letter of proof by a Rabbi must be presented as evidence to allow your child to test on a Sunday.
Q: Can I just walk in to take the test?
A: No. You must have an admission ticket, ordered before, to test. You cannot take the test without a ticket.
Q: How many months in advance should my child prepare for the SHSAT?
A: Depending on your child’s level, we recommend 3 to 6 months of preparation. This can be time consuming and costly, but very well worth all the effort. The specialized schools in NYC are among the best in the country, and completely free.
Q. What is the best way to prepare for the test?
A: Kweller Prep. There, students can take multiple proctored practice tests, and work through some of the toughest math and English questions on the SHSAT with an experienced tutor. Yes, you can study on your own, but it is incredibly difficult to do so.
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Kweller Prep to Host High School & College Tours
Kweller Prep to Host High School & College Tours
Kweller Prep will host a series High School & College Tours and day trips on both the east and west coast. Tours are designed for students as young as 7th grade to visit top high schools, colleges and university programs around the country.
"We are really excited to add high school & college tours to our company's services."
"Our instructors attend Harvard, Columbia, Princeton, Yale, Stanford, Berkeley, Cal Tech, Pepperdine, and NYU. The graduated from Stuyvesant, Hunter, Bard, Harvard-Westlake, Cross Roads, and Baccalaureate. Providing high school and college tours on two coasts will be an excellent supplement to Kweller Prep's services."
Tours will be scheduled on a first come first served basis.
View Kweller Prep’s NYU college tour here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAmK2QwOiFg
About Kweller Prep
Kweller Prep provides expert tutoring, test preparation, college and graduate school counseling services.
The company was founded by Attorney Frances Kweller and currently employs 32 tutors from top colleges and graduate schools in New York and California.
About the Tutors
All tutors at Kweller Prep have scored in the 99% on a variety of state and national exams, are multilingual, and have passed thorough background checks. Our tutors serve as not only top instructors, but also mentors for our students.
The company offers preparation got the SHSAT, ISEE, TACHS, SAT, ACT and SAT 2 Subject Tests, as well as a variety of other subjects.
Contact:
Kweller Prep Tutoring & Tours
1(800)631-1757
CollegeTours@KwellerPrep.com
www.KwellerPrep.com
Queens:
104-40 Queens Blvd Suite 1F
Forest Hills, NY 11375
Manhattan:
445 Park Avenue Suite 9A
New York, NY 10022
Los Angeles:
269 South Beverly Drive Suite 1111
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Kweller Prep will host a series High School & College Tours and day trips on both the east and west coast. Tours are designed for students as young as 7th grade to visit top high schools, colleges and university programs around the country.
"We are really excited to add high school & college tours to our company's services."
"Our instructors attend Harvard, Columbia, Princeton, Yale, Stanford, Berkeley, Cal Tech, Pepperdine, and NYU. The graduated from Stuyvesant, Hunter, Bard, Harvard-Westlake, Cross Roads, and Baccalaureate. Providing high school and college tours on two coasts will be an excellent supplement to Kweller Prep's services."
Tours will be scheduled on a first come first served basis.
View Kweller Prep’s NYU college tour here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAmK2QwOiFg
About Kweller Prep
Kweller Prep provides expert tutoring, test preparation, college and graduate school counseling services.
The company was founded by Attorney Frances Kweller and currently employs 32 tutors from top colleges and graduate schools in New York and California.
About the Tutors
All tutors at Kweller Prep have scored in the 99% on a variety of state and national exams, are multilingual, and have passed thorough background checks. Our tutors serve as not only top instructors, but also mentors for our students.
The company offers preparation got the SHSAT, ISEE, TACHS, SAT, ACT and SAT 2 Subject Tests, as well as a variety of other subjects.
Contact:
Kweller Prep Tutoring & Tours
1(800)631-1757
CollegeTours@KwellerPrep.com
www.KwellerPrep.com
Queens:
104-40 Queens Blvd Suite 1F
Forest Hills, NY 11375
Manhattan:
445 Park Avenue Suite 9A
New York, NY 10022
Los Angeles:
269 South Beverly Drive Suite 1111
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Frank Sinatra Manta-- I Did It My Way
They say a picture is worth a thousand words.. well, how about this song?
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Frank Sinatra Manta-- I Did It My Way
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Frank Sinatra Manta-- I Did It My Way
And now, the end is here
And so I face the final curtain
My friend, I'll say it clear
I'll state my case, of which I'm certain
I've lived a life that's full
I traveled each and ev'ry highway
And more, much more than this, I did it my way
Regrets, I've had a few
But then again, too few to mention
I did what I had to do and saw it through without exemption
I planned each charted course, each careful step along the byway
And more, much more than this, I did it my way
[ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsfreak.com/f/frank+sinatra/my+way_20056378.html ]
Yes, there were times, I'm sure you knew
When I bit off more than I could chew
But through it all, when there was doubt
I ate it up and spit it out
I faced it all and I stood tall and did it my way
I've loved, I've laughed and cried
I've had my fill, my share of losing
And now, as tears subside, I find it all so amusing
To think I did all that
And may I say, not in a shy way,
"Oh, no, oh, no, not me, I did it my way"
For what is a man, what has he got?
If not himself, then he has naught
To say the things he truly feels and not the words of one who kneels
The record shows I took the blows and did it my way!
Yes, it was my way
And so I face the final curtain
My friend, I'll say it clear
I'll state my case, of which I'm certain
I've lived a life that's full
I traveled each and ev'ry highway
And more, much more than this, I did it my way
Regrets, I've had a few
But then again, too few to mention
I did what I had to do and saw it through without exemption
I planned each charted course, each careful step along the byway
And more, much more than this, I did it my way
[ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsfreak.com/f/frank+sinatra/my+way_20056378.html ]
Yes, there were times, I'm sure you knew
When I bit off more than I could chew
But through it all, when there was doubt
I ate it up and spit it out
I faced it all and I stood tall and did it my way
I've loved, I've laughed and cried
I've had my fill, my share of losing
And now, as tears subside, I find it all so amusing
To think I did all that
And may I say, not in a shy way,
"Oh, no, oh, no, not me, I did it my way"
For what is a man, what has he got?
If not himself, then he has naught
To say the things he truly feels and not the words of one who kneels
The record shows I took the blows and did it my way!
Yes, it was my way
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Response to the Colorado Shooting Massacre
Some things in life don't make sense. The Colorado movie theater shooting doesn't make sense. A Pre-medical student entered a Colorado movie theater and he shot an killed 14 people, wounding 70 and is responsible for the worst mass murder in United States history. This just doesn't make sense. And for a girl who considers herself a pro- Multi tasker, I was completely numb and deeply saddened by the events today. I called my parents to remind them how much I loved them, made my husband promise to spend the day near me, and played with and gave special attention to my puppy.
Your entire world can change in a minute. One moment, you are enjoying the premiere of a long awaited movie, the next, you are fleeing for your life.
You can't take life for granted. Any moment, what you have can be lost. It is with tears I write this because there is so little we can do to turn back the clock, or to look and try to identify any warning signs that would predict the horrific events of today.
What's worse is that even if the movie theater shooter gets the Death Penalty, his death will not bring back the dozens who were traumatized by the horrific events of today.
College Tours with Kweller Prep: NYU
*FUN* day trip to NYU
- tour the village
- lunch at Mamouns & Artichoke
- meet the admissions officers
- meet the career counselors
- check out the dorms
- meet real students and get their feedback on NYU
- entrance tickets to Cafe Wha
Cost $100
Cash, credit card, or check payable to Kwellerprep
Call 1(800) 631-1757 to register
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