CARRAWAY CENTER FOR TEACHING & LEARNING
Carraway Center
for Teaching & Learning
ACT, SAT & PSAT Courses & Individual Tutoring
Digital PSAT Prep Course
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The PSAT Prep Course covers specific test-taking strategies for taking the new Digital PSAT. These classes will increase familiarity with the types of questions, the test layout, essential grammar and math content, and best practice techniques for improving scores on the PSAT. Students will learn techniques for taking the digital version of the PSAT and will practice taking parts of the PSAT.
2-Hour Class
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Saturday, October 7, 2023 (9:00 - 11:00)
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1-Hour Class
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Monday, October 9, 2023 (3:30 - 4:30)
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Location: Virtual / Zoom
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ACT Intensive 10-Hour Workshop
The ACT Intensive Workshop covers specific test-taking strategies in depth for the English, Math, Reading & Science portions of the test. This intensive will increase familiarity with test question types and provide a deep dive into key content on the ACT. Students will take multiple practice tests, review crucial grammar and math concepts, develop reading strategies for different passage types and learn how to master the science reasoning portion of the ACT.
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May ACT Intensive Workshop
May 28 - 31, 2024
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Time: 10:00 - 12:30 (Tuesday - Friday)
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In Person
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July ACT Intensive Workshop
July 8 - 12, 2024
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Time: 10:00 - 12:00 (Monday - Friday)
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In Person
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July ACT Intensive Workshop
July 22 - 26, 2024
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Time: 5:30 - 7:30 (Monday - Friday)
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In Person
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Location: Carraway Center
4205 Hillsboro Pike
Suite 201
Nashville, TN 37215
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ACT Prep Course
This course, created by a Harvard educated cognitive learning specialist, is designed to teach students how to succeed on the ACT.
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General Standardized Test-Taking Strategies
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English Test Strategies
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Mathematics Test Strategies
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Reading Test Strategies
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Science Test Strategies
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Strategies for Strategically Improving Your Score
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Time-Management, Working Memory and Cognitive Efficiency Technique
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Common Tricks to Avoid
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Planning and Preparation Strategies
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ACT 3-Hour Overview Courses
The 3-hour course provides a general overview of the ACT test, as well as strategies for the topics listed above. The 10-hour course provides a deep dive into the content and allows for multiple practice sessions.
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Monday, October 9th:
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Time: 9:00 - 12:00
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Location: Virtual
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Saturday, October 14th:
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Time: 9:30 - 12:30
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Location: Virtual
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Saturday, December 2nd:
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Time: 9:30 - 12:30
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Location: Virtual
Saturday, January 27th:
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Time: 9:30 - 12:30
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Location: Virtual
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Saturday, February 3rd:
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Time: 9:30 - 12:30
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Location: Virtual
Saturday, March 2nd:
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Time: 9:30 - 12:30
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Location: Virtual
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Saturday, April 6th:
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Time: 9:30 - 12:30
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Location: Virtual
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Saturday, June 1st:
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Time: 9:30 - 12:30
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Location: Virtual
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Saturday, June 29th:
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Time: 9:30 - 12:30
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Location: Virtual
ACT Content Intensive Courses
ACT Intensives are 1.5 hour long sessions intensely focused on learning core content that will be assessed on each section of the ACT. These classes provide direct instruction on key grammar rules, mathematical formulas, and other content and skills needed for peak performance on these tests.
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Science Reasoning Workshop:​
October 17, 2023
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Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
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In Person
Math Intensive Workshop
October 19, 2023
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Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
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In Person
English/Grammar Workshop​
October 24, 2023
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Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
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In Person
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Critical Reading Intensive Workshop:​
October 26, 2023
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Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
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In Person
Location: Carraway Center
4205 Hillsboro Pike
Suite 201
Nashville, TN 37215
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SAT 3-Hour Overview Course
The 3-hour course provides a general overview of the SAT test, as well as strategies for the above mentioned topics.
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October Overview Course:
October 28, 2023
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Time: 9:00 - 12:00
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Location: Virtual
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November Overview Course:
November 11, 2023
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Time: 9:00 - 12:00
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Location: Virtual
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February Overview Course:
February 24, 2024
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Time: 9:00 - 12:00
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Location: Virtual
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April Overview Course:
April 20, 2024
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Time: 9:00 - 12:00
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Location: Virtual
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May Overview Course:
May 25, 2024
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Time: 9:00 - 12:00
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Location: Virtual
SAT Prep Courses
The SAT Overview Course is designed by a Harvard educated cognitive learning specialist to teach students how to succeed on the test using strategies informed by current Cognitive Neuroscience.
The SAT Intensive Workshops cover specific test-taking strategies in depth for specific portions of the test. These intense classes will increase familiarity with both the test question types and provide a deep dive into key content on the Evidence Based Reading, Writing, and Math sections of the SAT.
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SAT 5-Hour Intensive Course
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August Intensive Course (August 5-6 & 28)​
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Math Intensive Course:
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August 5 (9:30 - 11:30)
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Writing and Reading Intensive Course:
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​​August 6 (9:30 - 11:30 am)
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1 Hour Review: August 28 (5:45 - 6:45 pm)
Location: Carraway Center
4205 Hillsboro Pike
Suite 201
Nashville, TN 37215
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