I. ABOUT THE INTENSIVE ESSAY WRITING WORKSHOP
This workshop provides students with focused instruction in writing the types of essays most required
by colleges and standardized tests such as SAT, magnet school prep, etc. Students practice all steps in
the writing process to brainstorm, draft, and refine expository, evaluative, and argumentative essays.
Student produce polished prose which reflects their development as writers who have created texts for
a specific audience.
Benefits of attending the Intensive Essay Writing Workshop
1. Rigorous curricula grounded in proven writing instruction methods
2. Individualized goal setting and focused feedback to help students reach their writing goals
3. Prize-winning essays as models for structures, features, and purpose
What is in the workshop
Types of essays included:
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Narrative
Description
Process Analysis
Comparison/Contrast
Classification/Division
Definition
Cause and Effect
Also included are specific instruction in writing compelling sentences, paragraphs, introductions, and
conclusions.
II. HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL MAGNET PREP
This prep class is designed and structured to help student pass the admission tests to the Magnet
schools in Montgomery county. This course covers math, verbal, essay writing and reading
comprehension. Also included are three practice tests that aim to enhance students’ test taking skills
and strategies.
Benefits of attending Magnet Prep
1. A very competitive learning environment where students can develop their potentials
2. Extensive coverage of materials and practices that provides 8th grade student a great
opportunity to review Algebra 1/Geometry, vocabulary and reading comprehension
3. Frequent simulated practice tests enhance students the critical test taking skills and strategies
4. Structured curriculum and exclusive data bank that aims to provide students a competitive edge
in test taking
5. Help students in taking standardized tests such as SAT, SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test),
ISEE (Independent School Entrance Examination), or Johns Hopkins University CTY qualification
test
III. SAT/PSAT PREP
SAT is the most important test required in college application. A high SAT test score provides students
advantages in application selection process. This prep class is designed to prepare student all test taking
skills, strategies, and practices needed to score high on SAT.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING MAGNET PROGRAMS
1. Detailed instructions and rigorous practices
2. Proven track record: APLUS students raised an average of 265 points after completing SAT prep
class
3. Three full-length practice tests, including written essays, enhance students the critical test
taking skills and strategies