College Preparation
College applications and admissions have never been as holistic and selective as they are today. Whether looking at standardized test preparation or one of the myriad of other components required in competitive applications, Radiant Minded has both direct and indirect methods and strategies to have your students on the right track towards college.
Our Test Preparation Philosophy
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The SAT and ACT are not perfect indicators of knowledge, and with just a little preparation, a student’s score can drastically change.
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Students performing to their utmost ability on standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT takes both mastery of the content and knowledge of test-specific strategies. We cover both.
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Our test preparation program has been proven to work. After just 10 hours of preparation with Radiant Minded, SAT math scores increased by as much as 160 points. Meanwhile, schoolwide participation increased by 51% in a one-year period.
Preparation With Us
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Preparation covers two main components: mastery of the material, and knowledge of the test and test-specific strategies.
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Our preparation for the SAT and ACT covers both aspects. We ask:
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What topics must be mastered?
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Given current knowledge, what strategies will lead to a better score?
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Our preparation comes in many forms under two main umbrellas:
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Exclusive test-prep time (such as a class or club devoted solely to test prep)
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Preparation embedded into the curriculum of an already-existing math class
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College Awareness
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While not everyone will go to college, we believe everyone should have the chance to do so.
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Unfortunately, college preparation is far-too-often linked to socioeconomic status and to the education level of those around a student.
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We work with schools and other like-minded organizations to provide students the requisite knowledge, skills, and opportunities needed to not just apply to the colleges of their choosing, but to ensure that they are submitting competitive applications.
Our College Services
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We, together with our partners, offer numerous ways for students to increase both their college awareness and the competitiveness of their applications, including but not limited to:
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Full-day college awareness festivals
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Workshops ranging from personal statement writing to financing college, from creating a college list to the importance of extracurriculars, and much more
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College coaching and advising
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We also work with faculty and school leaders to aid them in:
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Becoming protagonists in their students’ journeys to college
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Creating a schoolwide culture of college
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Embeding college awareness into their classroom curriculum
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