Crater Academy of Health and Public Service

Southern Oregon University offers college prep courses to help your student improve their SAT score and assist them in the college admission/application process. Below are the classes offered now and coming this spring.

Conquer the Essay

Ages 15-18
Boost your score on the SAT timed essay or enhance your college entrance essay. Build a knowledge bank of specific examples from history, literature, and personal experience. Then practice writing timed essays on a variety of topics. You will develop confidence in your writing, strengthen vocabulary and grammar skills, increase reading comprehension, improve critical/creative thinking skills and expand your descriptive writing abilities.
Instructor: SOU StaffCourse No: 320006 Fee: $59

Section 1: One session, Saturday, February 13, 1:00-4:00 pm
Higher Education Center, Room 118, Medford SOU Campus
Section 2: One session, Saturday, April 17, 1:00-4:00 pm
Hannon Library, Room 117, Ashland SOU Campus

SAT Prep

Ages 15-18
This SAT prep class will provide you with effective strategies for answering both the verbal and math sections of the test as well as honing your writing skills for the essay portion. You will review important subject matter, learn to control test anxiety, learn how to manage your time during the test, and gain helpful tips to have a positive SAT experience. NOTE: SAT study guide is included in the course fee.
Instructors: Jenny Welburn and Molly Beick
Course No: 320001 Fee: $179

Section 1: 8 sessions, Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 6-29
7:00-9:00 pm, Higher Education Center, Room 209, Medford

Section 2: 8 sessions, Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 4-27
7:00-9:00 pm, Campbell E, SOU Ashland

College Prep 101 for Parents

Each year of high school brings important steps in the college admissions and application process. Are you and your student prepared? Learn how to establish a college planning timeline for success. Help your student know which colleges to apply to and learn tips for higher scoring on the SAT/ACT Tests. Learn the five questions to ask colleges before your student applies, as well as how to increase your potential to receive scholarships, grants and other gift aid.
Instructor: Cori Murphy
Course No: 320007 Fee: $59

Section 1: 1 session, Saturday, February 20
9:00 am-Noon, Taylor Hall 28/31, SOU Ashland
Section 2: 1 session, Saturday, April 10
9:00 am- Noon, Higher Education Center, Room 120, Medford

For more information on these courses and others visit http://www.sou.edu/youth/current_classes.html

or contact

Carol Jensen
Director, Pre-College/Youth Programs
1250 Siskiyou Blvd
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 552-6326

Help is Available–

• Teacher supervised, free peer-tutor help is available every week–Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during lunch in room 74.

• The National Honor Society offers tutoring in all subjects on Thursdays from 3:45-4:45 p.m. in room 27. The cost is $40 for five consecutive 1-hour sessions. See Ms. Sullivan in room 27.

• Monday Math (free) from 9-11:30 a.m. on Mondays in room 10.

Don’t procrastinate!

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