Resources

Resources

PSAT/SAT/ACT PREP INFO

Information provided below is for informational purposes only.  We do not endorse any specific program.

MCC:  www.monroecc.edu/go/workforce   262-1430  Classes available at Brighton Campus. 

PowerScore:  www.powerscore.com  800-545-1750 x 202  SAT prep classes available.

Sylvan learning:  385-9480   

Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions: www.kaptest.com/college  585-461-9320

Rochester Educational Opportunity Center: www.REOC.brockport.edu 327-4073.  Classes Mon. & Wed. 5-8 p.m. from 3/14 - 5/2, 2012.

Smart and Prepared:  www.smartandprepared.com  585-794-3658 

Chariot Learning (Mike Bergin) SAT & ACT Prep: 585-466-4022   www.chariotlearning.com  Free practice tests at Brighton Memorial Library.  SAT 1/14/12, 10a.m. - 2:00 p.m., ACT 2/4/12 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  Paren Q & A  2/7/12 6-8 p.m.

Falls View Academy: www.fallsviewacademy.com SAT Review classes.   585-624-8184 ext 505

Bassett SAT Prep:   585-233-1518 or bassettc@rochester.rr.com.  Workshps available at St. John Fisher College. www.bassettsatprep.com.

Atlas Test Prep: www.atlastestprep.com SAT and ACT test prep.  716-361-6413.

Professional Tutoring Service: 244-9155 

 

SUMMER PROGRAMS  - See under Naviance.  Click on Colleges, then enrichment programs. Also, a listing of local summer programs can be found at www.monroe.edu/AdminServices.cfm?subpage=1144 

 

WEBSITE FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

This website contains information about living college life with a disability.  It is designed for high school students.  The site provides video clips, activities and resources that can help students get a head start in planning for college.  Video interviews with college students with disabilities offer a way to hear firsthand from students with disabilities who have been successful. Modules include activities that will help students explore more about themselves, learn what to expect from colege, and equip them with important considerations and tasks to complete when planning for college.  www.going-to-college.org

 

ADVOCACY CONSORTIUM OF GREATER ROCHESTER FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

The purpose of this website is to provide students, parents and professionals with information and resources to aid in the successful transition from high school to college.  www.advocacyconsortium.org

 

SAT vs ACT SCORE COMPARISON

Here is an estimate of how the scores on the SAT and the ACT compare, without the SAT writing section.

SAT                                                     ACT

Verbal + Math                                        Composite                                                                 

1600                                                    36 

1560-1590                                            35                                        

1510-1550                                            34

1460-1500                                            33

1410-1450                                            32

1360-1400                                            31

1320-1350                                            30

1280-1310                                            29

1240-1270                                            28

1210-1230                                            27

1170-1200                                            26

1130-1160                                            25

1090-1120                                            24

1060-1080                                            23

1020-1050                                            22

 980-1010                                             21

 940-970                                              20

 900-930                                              19 

 860-890                                              18

 810-850                                              17

 760-800                                              16

 710-750                                              15

 660-700                                              14

 590-650                                              13

 520-580                                              12

 500-510                                              11    

STUDY TIPS WEBSITE

www.undergradzone.com/studytips.htm

Cornell Note-Taking Method:  http://coe.jmu.edu/learningtoolbox/cornellnotes.html

                                         See pdf file at bottom for further Cornell Notes information. 

Selective Service Registration 

Next Step Magazine
Information on scholarships, teen writing contest, super teen contest, college search, college planning timeline and more valuable articles.

College Board 

ACT 

FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid

FAFSA PIN
Pin number for federal student aid.

FAFSA ASSISTANCE HOTLINE: 1-800-808-1790  Available for calls every Tuesday and Thursday form 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. through Feb. 28, 2012. E-mail for help at FAFSAhelp@hesc.org.

NY Higher Education Services Corp.
New York State Higher Education Services Corp. The state's student financial aid agency.

U of R Office of Special Programs
U.of R. Office of Special Programs

Naviance Program

NY Private Colleges
New York's Private Colleges website.

National College Fair Rochester
National College Fair web site.

Summer School

EMCC Course Descriptions
BOCES Eastern Monroe Career Center Course Catalog

 

 

 

 

 

Colleges and Universities that Accept Electronic Applications and Recommendations (xls file - 151kb)
Cornell Notes (pdf file - 120kb)

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