CARRAWAY CENTER FOR TEACHING & LEARNING
Carraway Center
for Teaching & Learning
ACT, SAT & PSAT Courses & Individual Tutoring
SAT 3-Hour Overview Course
The 3-hour course provides a general overview of the SAT test, as well as strategies for the above topics.
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​Saturday, August 10:
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Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
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Location: Virtual
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New Digital PSAT & SAT Prep Course
The New Digital PSAT & SAT 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.
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The Digital PSAT & SAT Prep Course covers specific test-taking strategies for taking the new Digital PSAT & SAT. 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 these tests. Students will learn techniques for taking the digital version of the PSAT and SAT and will practice taking parts of the test. Four hours of the course are held during the summer and an additional hour of review is held the week of the PSAT/SAT.
5-Hour Course
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Monday, August 5th (9:30 - 11:30)
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Tuesday August 6th (9:30 - 11:30)
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Monday, October 7th (5:45 -6:45)
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Location: Virtual / Zoom
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SAT 5-Hour Intensive Course
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Monday, August 5th (9:30 -11:30)
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Tuesday, August 6th (9:30 - 11:30)
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Monday, October 7th (5:45 - 6:45)
Location: Carraway Center
4205 Hillsboro Pike, Suite 201
Hobbs Office Building
Nashville, TN 37215
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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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August / September ACT Intensive Workshop
Dates to be announced soon
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 (Monday - Friday)
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In Person / Virtual
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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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Saturday, August 31
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Time: 9:30 - 12:30
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Location: Virtual
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Saturday, October 12:
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Time: 9:30 - 12:30
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Location: Virtual
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Saturday, November 16
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Time: 9:30 - 12:30
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Location: Virtual
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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:​
TBD
Math Intensive Workshop
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English/Grammar Workshop​
TBD
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Critical Reading Intensive Workshop:​
TBD
Location: VIRTUAL
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