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  • 8 In the first part of this series on the SAT, we will discuss the strategies behind the strategies. In other words, we will discuss the best way to arrange a students SAT preparation.

    To begin, it is helpful to dispel some myths regarding the SAT. The most significant and misleadin mistake? That test preparation is enough by itself to succeed at the SAT. Of course, test prep is a necessary component of student preparation, but it is not enough to ensure success. Let me explain.

    The SAT essentially tests students on two different skills: fundamental academic understanding, and test-taking ability. Think of things in this way: fundamental skills are much like knowing how to drive a car. Test-taking skills are comparable to knowing a shortcut from one part of town to another. Although knowing a shortcut is wonderful for getting things done efficiently, it is useless if one doesnt know how to drive. Just like this, test-taking ability the understanding of the test structure, the understanding of logical tricks within the test, and the speed with which students are taught to take the test is useless if students do not have fundamental skills.

    So, in order to succeed on the SAT, students need two skill sets: test-taking skills and fundamental skills. What makes this especially difficult for the students with whom we work is the fact that many have difficulty with Critical Reading the most difficult of the SAT sections to perform well upon, and the hardest to learn quickly.

    When beginning to prepare for the SAT, then, students must arrange their plan as follows:1. Take a practice SAT to understand where their strengths lie.2. Understand where the student needs fundamental skills help, and where they simply need test preparation assistance.3. Attack each of the problems in turn. If the student needs assistance with Critical Reading, for example, students should work on their fundamental reading skills prior to attempting test preparation courses.

    With any case a student who has fundamental skills deficiencies in all areas, as well as students who need nothing more than test preparation assistance ThinkTank Learning has solutions. Please feel free to contact one of our centers in order to determine the best course of action for your child. In last months article, we discussed some myths surrounding the SAT, as well as the necessity of enhancing ones fundamental skills before engaging in any sort of test preparation. The metaphor, if you remember, was that of driving. SAT prep is much like knowing a shortcut between two different points on a map; fundamental skills training, on the other hand, is analogous to knowing how to drive a car. A shortcut is useless if one cant drive, and driving often takes too long without knowing which shortcut to take. The two activities work hand-in-hand.

    In terms of actually taking the exam, it does little good for a student to take the SAT too early and there are innumerable students who take the SAT far earlier than would be desired. Having worked in the Silicon Valley for several years, I have seen students taking the SAT earlier and earlier each season. Although taking the SAT may help earn admission to Stanfords EPGY and Johns Hopkins CTY summer programs, there is little else that the SAT can do for an 8th or 9th grader. In fact, it can hurt rather than help.

    The optimal time for a student to begin preparing for the SAT is during the summer following their sophomore year in high school. Any earlier than this and the student might not have the required math skills; they almost certainly will not have sophisticated grammar, reading, and writing skills. Any later, though, and students will simply not have the time to adequately prepare.

    Although students should begin preparing for the actual SAT during the summer after 10th grade, they nevertheless must do some groundwork before this time. This is to say that students should begin filling in the gaps of their fundamental skills far earlier than preparing for the SAT. Beginning in 9th grade, students should take a diagnostic test that gauges their performance on the SAT; this should not be administered by the College Board, but should be done as a practice exam. Once students identify exactly what their deficiencies are, practice and coursework must follow. For instance, if a students Critical Reading and Writing scores are low, students should immediately begin taking supplemental coursework in order to ensure that these skills are developed by the time the real SAT is taken.

    Students should actually take the SAT, then, beginning during the fall of their junior year; they should retest the

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    following spring. In the event that the student has not earned the score that they desire after the second test date, they will have at least allowed themselves the fall of their senior year for a third test. Generally speaking, a student should not take the SAT any more than three times, with two times being the most desired number of sittings; a high number of SAT sittings reflects poorly on an applicant. And, although many schools participate in the Score Choice option, which allows students to choose the test scores that they will submit to colleges, an equal number of top-tier schools request that students submit all test scores that they have received. The best time to begin preparing for the test is over the summer following the sophomore year in high school. Any earlier than this, and the student might not have the required skills; any later, and the student will not have the time to prepare for the tests.

    But, what about the SAT Subject Tests? Should students take them? Which tests should they take? This will be the subject of this months article.

    To first address an issue that most students and parents are aware of by now, students applying to the University of California for the fall of 2012 or later are not required to take the SAT Subject Tests. However, as I have mentioned before, this policy really affects students in terms of their mere eligibility not necessarily in terms of their admissibility. Were a student simply interested in becoming eligible for admission to UC, the Subject Tests would be optional. In reality, though, most students are trying to earn admission to the most competitive UCs and the most rigorous majors. So, the Subject Tests for most students are more than just optional. To look at it in a different way, Stanford University requires no SAT Subject Tests. They recommend two of them. But, Ive never seen a student admitted to Stanford without these tests.

    Along these same lines, students should be aware that there are a certain number of tests that they should take. Just about every school in the country, if they require SAT Subject Test scores, requires two of them, preferably from different subject areas. In two cases Harvard and Georgetown schools require three SAT Subject Tests.

    Although reporting a high number of SAT Subject Test scores doesnt have a direct correlation with the level of school to which a student is ultimately admitted, having multiple scores on file does help the college make a more informed decision about the student. As far as the number of scores a student submits to the school is concerned, we recommend that the student take and submit three solid scores, especially if one of these scores is Chinese or the students native language; in the cases of Harvard and Georgetown, students should submit four solid scores. This approach works to the students benefit in several ways. To begin, it will show a wide range of knowledge on the part of the student. Additionally, in the case that the student has taken a subject test in her native language, submitting an extra score will serve to show that she is not trying to take a shortcut. The tests that the student takes should fall in line with their interests, but they should also cover enough different areas to meet a schools requirements. For a student interested in going into a pre-med curriculum, for instance, the most obvious tests to take would be in the areas of Biology and Chemistry. However, many schools the University of California among them require students taking the SAT Subject Tests to take them from at least two different fields of study. So, students interested in the sciences cannot take merely Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Similarly, students interested in history must take tests other than World History and U.S. History.

    Regardless, students should take tests that do, in fact, relate to their interests. A student interested in engineering, for instance, should take exams in Math Level II and a science preferably physics, especially if the student is interested in mechanical engineering. Humanities students can feel free to take tests in both English Literature as well as one of the history tests. But, be careful! The history exams and English Literature have the lowest average scores of any of the Subject Tests. Pre-med students, of course, should take the tests in the subject areas in which they feel most comfortable. But, as we stated above, the student will also need to take a test outside of the science fields.

    In short, students should take the SAT Subject Tests for competitive schools; they should take at least three exams, especially if one of them is in a native language; and they should focus their tests around areas relating to their majors as long as they also conform to the testing demands of the schools to which they are applying. For next months article, we will continue the discussion of SAT Subject Tests specifically, when to take them and how to prepare.

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    Jack Li / Lynbrook High School 11th Grade / score 2370Dear ThinkTank,Thank you for your SAT I Boot Camp class! It was very helpful in getting me prepared for the SAT. The teachers were helpful and knowledgeable. Thanks to them, I improved my scores greatly.

    Eric Hu / Lynbrook High School 12th Grade / score 2360 I really enjoyed the class, and I thought it helped a lot towards improving my score.For me, primarily, I thought the key to success was to practice a lot. Although I had already done the practice tests from the Barron's book, doing them over again really reinforced the concepts in my head. I am grateful for TTLearning's course for the SAT, because I feel that their course trains students, in the respect that they receive adequate practice, and concentrate their focus on each individual section. After mastering each section, the combined training, and summation of the various tips and tricks they teach you, really help to elevate your score.

    Tyler Weng / Lowell High School 12th Grade / score: 2350While it may sound hard t believe, at Think Tank, the instructors genuinely want youyes you, the individualto succeed. Now then, you may ask how can that be; why would they care? Admittedly, these instructors begin as complete strangers to us, and yes, we only know them for hours worth of time. While I cant really explain the why, I can explain the how. Call me cheesy, but you can see it in the instructors eyes. It tells you that they believe in you. It tells you that they support you. It tells you that they know that you can and you will do better, that you will succeed. It is the intangible compassion that drives these teachers to help you, simultaneously motivation you yourself to want to achieve more than you have ever achieved before. At Think Tank, let the learning environment and positive attitudes of the staff, faculty, and students embrace you. Indulge in the education nirvana. Witness, first-hand, the effects of awesome teaching!

    Michelle Syu / Mission San Jose 12th Grade / score 2330Before I took ThinkTanks SAT Boot camp course, my practice test scores didnt even surpass a 2000. My critical reading scores were especially low, sometimes not even at the 600 mark. However, with the help of the SAT Boot camp over the summer before junior year, my scores began to improve. The teachers were great; they kept the classes interesting with games and brain teasers and taught me valuable techniques for each of the sections. My final test resulted in a 2330, improving by almost 400 points. This course really motivated me to study and I would recommend it to anyone. Thank you ThinkTank Learning!

    Scott Yuan / Los Altos High School 12th Grade / score 2260Thank you to TTLearnings SAT prep course, I was able to improve tremendously on my SAT Reasoning Test only within a couple months. Their tutors very well specialize in what they teach and really got the work done in whatever subject area I needed, especially in the critical reading and writing sections.

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    Elizabeth P. is a native Spanish speaker from Venezuela. She has enjoyed teaching Spanish to both children and adults alike for over 7 years. Ms. Piepenbrink is a fully credentialed teacher. She holds a Master's Degree in Public Administration from the University of Southern California. In her spare time she enjoys Yoga, Cardio Kickboxing and jogging with her two dogs as well as attending live performances in the Bay Area.

    Peninsula CenterAlan Hugenot (Teaches)ESL, History

    Alan has 20 years teaching experience especially working with adolescents (12-19 years old). He has recently been teaching classes in English as a Second language to Asian and Hispanic students as well as Math & Science. Alan makes the class fun and exciting by bringing a wealth of experience and different learning methods into the mix to keep students interested.

    New Teacher

    Remind You SAT I and SAT Subject Test Date

    March 12, 2011: SAT I, March 12, 2011: SAT Subject Test not available

    May 7, 2011: SAT IMay 7, 2011: SAT Subject Tests: US History, Literature, Chemistry, Physics, French, Spanish, Math Level 2, Math Level 1, Biology E/M

    Jun 4, 2011: SAT I, Jun 4, 2011: SAT Subject Tests: US History, World History, Literature, Chemistry, Physics, Latin, Modern Hebrew, French, German, Spanish, Math Level 2, Math Level 1, Biology E/M

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    Summer 1st Session

    Summer 2nd Session

    2455 Taraval Street San Francisco, CA 94116

    [email protected]

    Discount1. SUPER Early Bird Discount: Sign up before 5/15/11 to receive $80 off per class.2. Early Bird Discount: Sign up before 5/29/11 to receive $40 off per class.3. Returning Students: All former or current students of ThinkTank Learning will receive $40-off. (Cannot be applied with the SUPER/Early Bird Discount.)4. Referral Prizes: If you refer a friend, both you and your friend will receive a $40 prize/discount.

    *Material fee may apply to certian courses.

    *English, Math and Science classes: Total 40 hours, 20 sessions

    *No class on 7/2/11 - 7/4/11

    *SAT 1 classes: Total 60 hours, 15 sessions (include 1 hour test & 1/2 hour review per class session) SAT SWAT class: Total 72 hours, 18 sessions

    *All classes may subjected to changed.

    Course Name Dates Time NotesIntro to Writing and Lit. 1 & 2 6/6 - 7/11 M - Th 9:30am - 11:30am Elementary school and up

    Grammar & Essay Composition 6/6 - 7/11 M - Th 2:30pm - 4:30pm Middle school and up

    Comprehending Critical Reading 6/6 - 7/11 M - Th 12:00pm - 2:00pm Middle school and up

    Perfecting Grammar & Style 6/6 - 7/11 M - Th 9:30am - 11:30am High school and up

    Intensive Vocabulary Mastery 6/6 - 7/11 M - Th 12:00pm - 2:00pm High school and up

    Advanced Critical Reading 6/6 - 7/11 M - Th 2:30pm - 4:30pm High school and up

    Course Name Dates TimeAccel Math 1H. 6/6 - 7/11 M - Th 9:30am - 11:30am

    Algebra 1 6/6 - 7/11 M - Th 12:00pm - 2:00pm

    H. Pre-Calc 1 6/6 - 7/11 M - Th 2:30pm - 4:30pm

    Biology 1 6/6 - 7/11 M - Th 2:30pm - 4:30pm

    H. Physics 1 6/6 - 7/11 M - Th 12:00pm - 2:00pm

    Course Name Dates Time Notes

    Intro to Writing and Literature 2 7/12 - 8/12 M - Th 9:30am - 11:30am Elementary school and up

    Vocabulary Foundation 7/12 - 8/12 M - Th 2:30pm - 4:30pm Middle school and up

    Comprehending Critical Reading 7/12 - 8/12 M - Th 9:30am - 11:30am Middle school and up

    Grammar & Essay Composition 7/12 - 8/12 M - Th 12:00pm - 2:00pm Middle school and up

    Advanced Critical Reading 7/12 - 8/12 M - Th 12:00pm - 2:00pm High school and up

    Perfecting Grammar & Style 7/12 - 8/12 M - Th 2:30pm - 4:30pm High school and up

    Course Name Dates Time

    Accel Math 1H. 7/12- 8/12 M - Th 9:30am - 11:30am

    H. Geometry 1 7/12 - 8/12 M - Th 9:30am - 11:30am

    H. Chemistry 1 7/12 - 8/12 M - Th 12:00pm - 2:00pm

    AP Chemistry 1 7/12 - 8/12 M - Th 2:30am - 4:30amAP Calc BC 7/12 - 8/12 M - Th 2:30am - 4:30amAP Biology 7/12 - 8/12 M - Th 12:00pm - 2:00pm

    Course Name Dates Time

    SAT I Boot Camp AM 6/4 - 7/30 Sat & Sun 9:30am - 1:30pm

    SAT I Boot Camp PM 6/4 - 7/30 Sat & Sun 1:00pm - 5:00pm

    Course Name Dates Time

    SAT I Boot Camp AM 7/31 - 9/18 Sat & Sun 9:30am - 1:30pm

    SAT I Boot Camp PM 7/31 - 9/18 Sat & Sun 1:00pm - 5:00pm

    San FranciscoSummer Schedule 2011

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    Summer 1st Session

    Summer 2nd Session

    49A El Camino RealMillbrae, CA 94030

    650.692.2838www.ttlearning.com

    [email protected]

    Discount1. SUPER Early Bird Discount: Sign up before 5/1/11 to receive $80 off per class.2. Early Bird Discount: Sign up before 5/29/11 to receive $40 off per class.3. Returning Students: All former or current students of ThinkTank Learning will receive $40-off. (Cannot be applied

    with the SUPER/Early Bird Discount.)4. Referral Prizes: If you refer a friend, both you and your friend will receive a $40 prize/discount.*Material fee may apply to certian courses.

    *Last class meets on Saturday 7/16.

    *No class from 7/2/11 to 7/4/11 *All classes are subject to change without notice. Please contact us for most updated schedule.

    **Last class meets on Saturday 7/17. ***Last class meets on Saturday 7/17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm.

    Course Name Dates Time NotesGrammar & Essay Composition 6/13 - 7/16* M - Th 10:30am - 12:30am Middle school and up

    Vocabulary Foundation 6/13 - 7/16* M - Th 1:00pm - 3:00pm Middle school and up

    Advanced Critical Reading 6/13 - 7/16* M - Th 1:00pm - 3:00pm High school and up

    Perfecting Grammar & Style 6/13 - 7/16* M - Th 3:30pm - 5:30pm High school and up

    Course Name Dates TimeAlgebra 3-4 6/13 - 7/17** M - Th 1:00pm - 3:00pm

    Algebra 1-2 6/13 - 7/17** M - Th 3:30pm - 5:30pm

    PreCalc 6/13 - 7/17*** M - Th 10:30am - 12:30am

    AP Biology 6/13 - 7/16* M - Th 3:30pm - 5:30pm

    Calculus 6/13 - 7/17** M - Th 3:30pm - 5:30pm

    Course Name Dates Time NotesIntro to Writing and Literature 2 7/18 - 8/13 M - Thu, Sat 1:00pm - 3:00pm Elementary school and up

    Comprehending Critical Reading 7/18 - 8/13 M - Thu, Sat 10:30am - 12:30pm Middle school and upPerfecting Grammar & Style 7/18 - 8/13 M - Thu, Sat 10:30am - 12:30pm High school and upAdvanced Critical Reading 7/18 - 8/13 M - Thu, Sat 1:00pm - 3:00pm High school and up

    Intensive Vocabulary Mastery 7/18 - 8/13 M - Thu, Sat 3:30pm - 5:30pm High school and up

    Course Name Dates Time

    Geometry 1-2 7/18 - 8/12 M - Thu 3:30pm - 5:30pm Sat 3:30pm - 5:30pm

    Chemistry 7/18 - 8/13 M - Thu 10:30am - 12:30pm Sun 1:00pm - 3:00pm

    Biology 1-2 7/18 - 8/13 M - Thu 3:30pm - 5:30pm Sun 3:30pm - 5:30pm

    Physics 7/18 - 8/13 M - Thu 1:00pm - 3:00pm Sun 3:30pm - 5:30pm

    AP Chemistry 7/18 - 8/13 M - Thu 3:30pm - 5:30pm Sun 3:30pm - 5:30pm

    Course Name Dates Time

    SAT I Boot Camp AM 8/6 - 9/24 Sat & Sun 1:30am - 5:30pm

    Course Name Dates Time

    SAT I Boot Camp 6/11 - 8/6 Sat & Sun 10:30 - 2:30pm

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    Summer 1st Session

    Summer 2nd Session

    2743 S El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94403

    650.312.8300www.ttlearning.com

    [email protected]

    Discount1. SUPER Early Bird Discount: Sign up before 5/1/11 to receive $80 off per class.2. Early Bird Discount: Sign up before 5/29/11 to receive $40 off per class.3. Returning Students: All former or current students of ThinkTank Learning will receive $40-off. (Cannot be applied

    with the SUPER/Early Bird Discount.)4. Referral Prizes: If you refer a friend, both you and your friend will receive a $40 prize/discount.*Material fee may apply to certian courses.

    *Last class meets on Saturday 7/16.

    *English, Math and Science classes: Total 40 hours, 20 sessions *No class from 7/2/11 to 7/4/11

    *SAT 1 classes: Total 60 hours, 15 sessions (include 1 hour test & 1/2 hour review per class session) *All classes are subject to change.

    **Last class meets on Saturday 7/17. ***Last class meets on Saturday 7/17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm.

    Course Name Dates Time NotesIntro to Writing and Literature 2 6/13 - 7/16* M - Th 10:30am - 12:30am Elementary school and up

    Vocabulary Foundation 6/13 - 7/16* M - Th 10:30am - 12:30am Middle school and up

    Grammar & Essay Composition 6/13 - 7/16* M - Th 1:00pm - 3:00pm Middle school and up

    Perfecting Grammar & Style 6/13 - 7/16* M - Th 1:00pm - 3:00pm High school and up

    Advanced Critical Reading 6/13 - 7/16* M - Th 3:30pm - 5:30pm High school and up

    Course Name Dates TimeAlgebra 1-2 6/13 - 7/17** M - Th 1:00pm - 3:00pm

    Algebra 3-4 6/13 - 7/17** M - Th 3:30pm - 5:30pm

    PreCalc 6/13 - 7/17*** M - Th 10:30am - 12:30am

    Biology 1-2 6/13 - 7/16* M - Th 3:30pm - 5:30pm

    AP Chemistry 6/13 - 7/17** M - Th 3:30pm - 5:30pm

    Course Name Dates Time NotesGrammar & Essay Composition 7/18 - 8/13 M - Thu, Sat 10:30am - 12:30pm Middle school and up

    Comprehending Critical Reading 7/18 - 8/13 M - Thu, Sat 1:00pm - 3:00pm Middle school and up

    Intensive Vocabulary Mastery 7/18 - 8/13 M - Thu, Sat 10:30am - 12:30pm High school and upPerfecting Grammar & Style 7/18 - 8/13 M - Thu, Sat 1:00pm - 3:00pm High school and upAdvanced Critical Reading 7/18 - 8/13 M - Thu, Sat 3:30pm - 5:30pm High school and up

    Course Name Dates Time

    Algebra 1-2 7/18 - 8/14 M - Thu 10:30am - 12:30pm Sun 1:00pm - 3:00pm

    Geometry 1-2 7/18 - 8/14 M - Thu 1:00pm - 3:00pm Sun 3:30pm - 5:30pm

    Physics 7/18 - 8/13 M - Thu 3:30pm - 5:30pm Sat 3:30pm - 5:30pm

    AP Biology 7/18 - 8/14 M - Thu 3:30pm - 5:30pm Sun 3:30pm - 5:30pm

    AP Calculus 7/18 - 8/14 M - Thu 3:30pm - 5:30pm Sun 3:30pm - 5:30pm

    Course Name Dates Time

    SAT I Boot Camp AM 8/6 - 9/24 Sat & Sun 9:30am - 1:30pmSAT I Boot Camp PM 8/6 - 9/24 Sat & Sun 2:00pm - 6:00pm

    Course Name Dates Time

    SAT I Boot Camp PM 6/11 - 8/6 Sat & Sun 1:30pm - 5:30pm

    San MateoSummer Schedule 2011

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    Summer 1st Session

    Summer 2nd Session

    *Material fee may apply to certian courses.*No class on 7/2/11 to 7/4/11*English, Math and Science classes: Total 40 hours, 20 sessions

    Discount1. Early Bird Discount: Sign up before two weeks to receive $40 off per class.2. Returning Students: All former or current students of ThinkTank Learning will receive $40-off. (Cannot be applied with the SUPER/Early Bird Discount.)3. Referral Prizes: If you refer a friend, both you and your friend will receive a $40 prize/discount.4. AIOP students: Unlimited class instruction.

    10650 Bubb RoadCupertino, CA 95014

    408.253.8300www.ttlearning.com

    [email protected]

    Course Name Dates Time NotesIntro to Writing and Literature 1 6/13 - 7/18 M - Th 9:30am - 11:30am 3rd - 4th Graders RecommendedIntro to Writing and Literature 2 6/13 - 7/18 M - Th 9:30am - 11:30am 5th - 6th Graders Recommended

    Vocabulary Foundation 6/13 - 7/18 M - Th 2:30pm - 4:30pm Junior Students RecommendedComprehending Critical Reading 6/13 - 7/18 M - Th 12:00pm - 2:00pm Junior Students Recommended

    Grammar & Essay Composition 6/13 - 7/18 M - Th 9:30am - 11:30am Junior Students RecommendedIntensive Vocabulary Mastery 6/13 - 7/18 M - Th 9:30am - 11:30am HS Students RecommendedAdvanced Critical Reading 6/13 - 7/18 M - Th 12:00pm - 2:00pm HS Students RecommendedPerfecting Grammar & Style 6/13 - 7/18 M - Th 5:00pm - 7:00pm HS Students Recommended

    Course Name Dates Time

    Algebra I 6/13-7/14 M - Th 12:00pm - 2:00 pm

    Geometry Enriched 6/13-7/14 M - Th 2:30pm - 4:30pm

    Algebra II 6/13-7/14 M - Th 12:00pm - 2:00pm

    Pre-Calc 6/13-7/14 M - Th 5:00pm - 7:00pm

    Biology 6/13-7/14 M - Th 12:00pm - 2:00pm

    Honor Chem 6/13-7/14 M - Th 2:30pm - 4:30pm

    Honor Physics 6/13-7/14 M - Th 2:30pm - 4:30pm

    Course Name Dates Time

    SAT Boot Camp 6/11 - 8/6 Sat & Sun 9:30am - 1:30pm

    SAT Boot Camp 6/11 - 8/6 Sat & Sun 2:00pm - 6:00pm

    SAT Chem/Bio 6/18 - 7/31 Sat & Sun 12:30pm - 3:00pm

    SAT Math/History 6/18 - 7/31 Sat & Sun 3:30pm - 6:00pm

    Course Name Dates Time NotesIntro to Writing and Literature 1 7/19 - 8/15 M - F 9:30am - 11:30am 3rd - 4th Graders RecommendedIntro to Writing and Literature 2 7/19 - 8/15 M - F 9:30am - 11:30am 5th - 6th Graders Recommended

    Vocabulary Foundation 7/19 - 8/15 M - F 12:00pm - 2:00pm Junior Students RecommendedComprehending Critical Reading 7/19 - 8/15 M - F 9:30am - 11:30am Junior Students Recommended

    Grammar & Essay Composition 7/19 - 8/15 M - F 2:30pm - 4:30pm Junior Students RecommendedIntensive Vocabulary Mastery 7/19 - 8/15 M - F 12:00pm - 2:00pm HS Students RecommendedAdvanced Critical Reading 7/19 - 8/15 M - F 5:00pm - 7:00pm HS Students Recommended

    Course Name Dates Time

    Geometry Enriched 7/18-8/12 M - F 12:00pm - 2:00 pm

    Algebra II 7/18-8/12 M - F 2:30pm - 4:30pm

    Pre-Calc 7/18-8/12 M - F 2:30pm - 4:30pm

    Biology 7/18-8/12 M - F 9:30am - 11:30am

    Honor Chem 7/18-8/12 M - F 12:00pm - 2:00pm

    Honor Physics 7/18-8/12 M - F 5:00pm - 7:00pm

    AP Chem 7/18-8/12 M - F 5:30pm - 7:30pm

    Course Name Dates Time

    SAT Boot Camp 8/7 - 9/25 Sat & Sun 9:30am - 1:30pm

    SAT Boot Camp 8/7 - 9/25 Sat & Sun 2:00pm - 6:00pm

    SAT Chem/Bio 8/7 -9/12 Sat & Sun 12:30pm - 3:00pm

    SAT Math/History 8/7 -9/12 Sat & Sun 3:30pm - 6:00pm

    Cupertino2011 Summer Schedule

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    Summer 1st Session

    1974 Driscoll Road, Fremont, CA 94539

    510.623.0800www.ttlearning.com

    [email protected]

    Discount1. SUPER Early Bird Discount: Sign up S1 before 4/19/11, S2 before 5/17/2011 to receive $80 off per class.2. Early Bird Discount: Sign up S1 before 5/17/11, S2 before 6/30/2011 to receive $40 off per class.3. Referral Prizes: If you refer a friend, both you and your friend will receive a $40 prize/discount.

    *No class on 7/2~7/4. Weekday Classes make up date: 7/8. *English, Math and Science classes: Total 40 hours, 20 sessions *SAT 1 classes: Total 56 hours, 15 sessions

    Course Name Dates Time Notes

    Intro to Writing and Literature 2 6/20 - 7/21 M - Th 9:30am - 11:30am 5th - 6th Graders Recommended

    Comprehending Critical Reading 6/20 - 7/21 M - Th 12:00pm - 2:00pm 7th - 8th Graders Recommended

    Grammar and Essay Composition 6/20 - 7/21 M - Th 9:30am - 11:30am 7th - 8th Graders Recommended

    Advanced Critical Reading 6/20 - 7/21 M - Th 9:30am - 11:30am HS Students Recommended

    Perfecting Grammar & Style 6/20 - 7/21 M - Th 4:30pm - 6:30pm HS Students Recommended

    Course Name Dates Time

    Biology 6/20 - 7/21 M - Th 12:00pm - 2:00pm

    Chemistry 6/20 - 7/21M-Th 12:00pm-2:00pm (H) M-Th 4:30pm - 6:30pm (R)

    AP Chem 6/20 - 7/21 M - Th 2:15pm - 4:15pm

    Algebra I 6/20 - 7/21 M - Th 9:30am - 11:30am

    Geometry 6/20 - 7/21 M - Th 2:15pm - 4:15pm

    Algebra II 6/20 - 7/21 M - Th 12:00pm - 2:00pm

    Pre-Calc 6/20 - 7/21 M - Th 4:30pm - 6:30pm

    Course Name Dates Time Notes

    Vocabulary Foundation 7/25 - 8/25 M - Th 9:30am - 11:30am 7th - 8th Graders Recommended

    Comprehending Critical Reading 7/25 - 8/25 M - Th 9:30am - 11:30am 7th - 8th Graders Recommended

    Advanced Critical Reading 7/25 - 8/25 M - Th 12:00pm - 2:00pm HS Students Recommended

    Perfecting Grammar and Style 7/25 - 8/25 M - Th 2:15pm - 4:15pm HS Students Recommended

    AP World History 7/25 - 8/25 M - Th 4:30pm - 6:30pm AP Students Recommended

    Course Name Dates Time

    Biology 7/25 - 8/25 M - Th 12:00pm - 2:00pm

    Chemistry 7/25 - 8/25M-Th 12:00pm-2:00pm(H) M-Th 4:30pm-6:30pm (R)

    AP Chem 7/25 - 8/25 M - Th 2:15pm - 4:15pm

    Geometry 7/25 - 8/25 M - Th 2:15pm - 4:15pm

    Algebra II 7/25 - 8/25 M - Th 12:00pm - 2:00pm

    Pre-Calc 7/25 - 8/25 M - Th 9:30am - 11:00am

    Course Name Dates Time

    SAT I AM 6/18 - 8/13 Sat & Sun 9:30am - 1:30pm

    SAT I PM 6/18 - 8/13 Sat & Sun 2:00pm - 6:00pm

    Course Name Dates Time

    SAT I AM 8/6 - 9/25 Sat & Sun 9:30am - 1:30pm

    SAT I PM 8/6 - 9/25 Sat & Sun 2:00pm - 6:00pm

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    Starting September 2010, there was a pronounced change in the trajectory of U.S. economic activity, as data that had stubbornly disappointed for much of the year began to exhibit resolute outperformance that continued for the balance of 2010. Consequently, GDP growth shifted from a snail-like sub-2% rate to a more virile 3%-plus and equity markets responded like a virtual express elevator, finishing a strong year with one of the best Decembers in recent memory. This momentum will continue in 2011 and likely will accelerate throughout the year, a good sign for global risky assets. Corporate profits growth, driven by strong global demand, will persist. Business spending will surge on the passage of tax incentives for capital spending, and the regulatory environment should be more benign than anticipated. The game changer in the U.S. is the resurgence of the consumer, exemplified by surprisingly strong retail sales and personal income gains in recent months. Overall, consumer spending is up sharply, and it will only strengthen with a steadily improving employment picture.

    The economic expansion is unlikely to feel strong to observers, particularly given recent experiences of more robust post-recession growth. But, it will be enough to grow earnings and to keep default rates for corporate borrowers low, supporting a variety of risky assets. As such, 2011 is expected to be a positive year for equities, with performance driven by attractive valuations, abundant liquidity and a pickup in corporate spending. In the fixed income space, meanwhile, certain strong performers from 2010 including emerging market debt and high yield bonds will likely continue their rallies in 2011.

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    For the year, 2010 was a lesson in extreme volatility, market resilience and the triumph of fundamentals over the aftershocks of risk that emanated from the Great Recession. While the S&P 500 turned in a strong performance, reaching two-year highs and posting year-to-date gains in the double digits, it was dominated by its small- and mid-cap siblings; the S&P MidCap Index and the S&P SmallCap Index delivered near-record annual return.

    Our base scenario for 2011 is that global economy continues to muddle through an unclear and ever-shifting environment. The divergence between developed and emerging economies will continue, with the former continuing to rebuild while the latter increases its influence on the global stage. 2011 is expected to be a banner year for U.S. economic activity, driven by a resurgent consumer, accelerated business spending and continued demand from emerging markets, along with a favorable and more-certain tax environment for businesses and consumers.

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