YouTube video of this event HERE
Handout for this event: Academic Approach-Understanding College Entrance Exams-2020 (PDF)
Presentation slides for this event (PDF)
Glenbard West School Counselors HERE share a College Admission Testing Class of 2021 video based on their philosophy and professional development. Of course your student’s school counselor will always be the final authority.
Glenbard West School Counseling Senior Video Series (YouTube):
- Senior Convo Video
- Connection with Colleges
- Naviance and Common App
- Teacher Letters of Recommendation
- Requesting Official Transcripts
- College Admissions Testing
- Ready to Hit ‘Submit’ on Your Final Applications –A Final Checklist
Preparing for the SAT, the standardized test widely used for college admissions, has always been stressful and preparing for the test in a global pandemic doesn’t make it easier.
Matthew Pietrafetta, Ph.D. comes to GPS to educate caregivers and parents on a variety of topics, including insights into the academic content of the SAT and testing updates due to COVID-19, Participants will learn valuable standardized testing information and have testing myths busted. Attendees will take part in challenging (and fun!) quizzes, and receive helpful answers to their questions
Matthew Pietrafetta founded Academic Approach in 2001 and currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer. Since 2001, Matthew has supervised the organization’s instructional services, curriculum, and technology development. Whether working with lead trainers to provide high-quality support to Academic Approach’s tutors or collaborating with educators to deliver instructional support that drives higher student achievement, Matthew is committed to improving the quality of Academic Approach’s instructional practices and services.
Matthew earned his M.A., M.Phil., and Ph.D. degrees in English Language and Literature at Columbia University in New York City. After teaching in Columbia’s Core Curriculum and preparing New York City high school students for college entrance exams, Matthew worked to define a model of test preparation based less on strategy and more on skills-development. Academic Approach views test preparation as a means to an academic end: teaching vital college readiness skills that not only raise scores but also prepare students for academic success both on and beyond the test.
