One week before the second offering of the SAT Test (March 14), many of us are starting to feel the pressure of college looming in the not too distant future. During this time of economic woe, we must remember that the value of higher education is more important then ever. In a market where for every open job spot there are at least ten qualified applicants, it is important to keep ahead of the game. For parents, it is important to give your child the best collegiate education, without breaking the bank.
The New York Times recently wrote an article about the recent surge in state university applications and examines the admission numbers of many different state schools across the country. The less expensive state colleges, in every geographic region of the United States, seem to be noticing similarities in their admission trends. The number of applications being received are arriving in record numbers. In addition, more often then not, top high school candidates are saying 'yes' to acceptance letters from state schools, instead of holding out for more ivy league institutions. Experts believe that the "unraveling economy is making less expensive state colleges more appealing".
The Times reports:
"The application deadline is not until April 1, but officials here conservatively predict 15,500 students competing for 1,100 spots, a 12 percent jump over last year....Similar surges are occurring at public colleges and universities across the country, education experts say..... A poll by the center in December showed that people’s anxiety about paying for college is almost at an unprecedented high...."We’re not sure how they will respond, but we’re pretty sure they won’t respond by deciding not to go,” he added. “Middle class families understand that you’re going to be consigned to the minimum-wage economy if you don’t get some higher education or training"...So the admissions office is playing it safe. With more than 4,000 students already accepted, hundreds of qualified students who previously would have gotten fat envelopes are instead being added to a waiting list."
What does this mean for juniors and seniors who are relying on state schools and the cost of state tuition? It means that students and parents need to ensure their acceptance spot in any college, no matter where they decide to apply to. With the rising level of minority students and higher interests in post high school education in order to better compete in a failing economic market, the arena, once again, has become even more competitive.
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Thursday, March 5, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Update on January 24 Test Score Report
Congratulations for making it through the first round of SAT testing! On January 24th, a lot of you took the first SAT of the 2009 year. Just last weekend, scores were announced online. Most saw an increase in their overall scores, while others saw an increase in certain sections. JLP is proud to report that no private student under our tutelage decreased in their overall score!
The New York Times announced:
"The officials trumpeted the size of the group that took the SAT — nearly 1.5 million seniors — and the expanded diversity of the test-takers. Hispanic, Black and Asian-American students accounted for 39 percent of the those who took the test, representing the largest proportion of minority test-takers since the SAT was introduced in 1926. In all, 35 percent of those taking the exam would be the first in their family to attend college."
This excerpt shows that minority and first-generation students are more college-bound than ever! JLP is proud to be a company who is helping narrow the achievement gap in South Florida neighborhoods by providing affordable standardized test-preparation and focused college counseling to students.
The New York Times also reported:
"The data also showed most minority and low-income students continuing to lag significantly behind white and affluent students. Many factors account for these differences, including the quality of local schools, parents' and students' expectations, the rigor of coursework, and access to tutors and special classes to prepare for the SATs and other standardized tests."
Statistics show that students who do not obtain professional standardized test preparation in between tests will continually score in the same range and percentile that they did on the original exam. Whatever the scores were this past test, unless you scored an 800 (perfect score in each section), you can always do better! Students, please use this past exam as a guide to show where you are and where you need to be. Never settle on the first set of SAT scores! Unless you are a uniquely disciplined student, please seek professional services to increase your numbers in each section and as a whole.
To congratulate the recent hard work of our young test-takers, JLP is offering a 15% discount to those who sign up for private or semi-private lessons in the next month. This promotion will end on March 14th, the next SAT test date. Help yourself and JLP Education Services provide the means and the inspiration for any student to gain access to the collegiate level and beyond!
The New York Times announced:
"The officials trumpeted the size of the group that took the SAT — nearly 1.5 million seniors — and the expanded diversity of the test-takers. Hispanic, Black and Asian-American students accounted for 39 percent of the those who took the test, representing the largest proportion of minority test-takers since the SAT was introduced in 1926. In all, 35 percent of those taking the exam would be the first in their family to attend college."
This excerpt shows that minority and first-generation students are more college-bound than ever! JLP is proud to be a company who is helping narrow the achievement gap in South Florida neighborhoods by providing affordable standardized test-preparation and focused college counseling to students.
The New York Times also reported:
"The data also showed most minority and low-income students continuing to lag significantly behind white and affluent students. Many factors account for these differences, including the quality of local schools, parents' and students' expectations, the rigor of coursework, and access to tutors and special classes to prepare for the SATs and other standardized tests."
Statistics show that students who do not obtain professional standardized test preparation in between tests will continually score in the same range and percentile that they did on the original exam. Whatever the scores were this past test, unless you scored an 800 (perfect score in each section), you can always do better! Students, please use this past exam as a guide to show where you are and where you need to be. Never settle on the first set of SAT scores! Unless you are a uniquely disciplined student, please seek professional services to increase your numbers in each section and as a whole.
To congratulate the recent hard work of our young test-takers, JLP is offering a 15% discount to those who sign up for private or semi-private lessons in the next month. This promotion will end on March 14th, the next SAT test date. Help yourself and JLP Education Services provide the means and the inspiration for any student to gain access to the collegiate level and beyond!
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